2015/16 Undergraduate Module Catalogue
CIVE3921 Construction Economics
10 creditsClass Size: 130
Module manager: Dr A Tutesigensi
Email: A.Tutesigensi@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2015/16
Module replaces
CIVE3920 Business Management & MarketingThis module is not approved as a discovery module
Objectives
To develop and enhance understanding of the commercial and economic context within which construction projects and programmes are delivered.Learning outcomes
1. Discuss the commercial and economic context of civil engineering projects.
2. Apply management techniques to achieve civil engineering project objectives.
3. Discuss professional and ethical considerations in civil engineering.
Syllabus
- Construction Organisations: Formation of construction organisation; organisational responsibilities to stakeholders; and construction project finance.
- Construction Project Appraisal: Cashflow; economics-based appraisal methods; and non-economics based appraisal methods.
Teaching methods
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
| Consultation | 5 | 1.00 | 5.00 |
| Lecture | 20 | 1.00 | 20.00 |
| Private study hours | 75.00 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 25.00 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 100.00 | ||
Private study
Private study will consist of of reading and exam preparation.Opportunities for Formative Feedback
Question and answer sessions throughout the semester.Methods of assessment
Exams
| Exam type | Exam duration | % of formal assessment |
| Standard exam (closed essays, MCQs etc) | 2 hr 00 mins | 100.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Exams) | 100.00 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Reading list
The reading list is available from the Library websiteLast updated: 15/01/2016
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