2016/17 Taught Postgraduate Module Catalogue

CIVE5028M Applied Construction Management - MEng

15 creditsClass Size: 50

Module manager: Dr Apollo Tutesigensi
Email: A.Tutesigensi@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) View Timetable

Year running 2016/17

Pre-requisites

CIVE1901	Principles of Construction Management I
CIVE2901	Principles of Construction Management II

This module is mutually exclusive with

CIVE5126M

Applied Construction Management - MSc

This module is not approved as an Elective

Objectives

To provide practical insights into various key construction processes.

Learning outcomes
1. Develop strategies and/or policies required for a construction project.
2. Produce a construction project strategy and/or policy document.
3. Critique construction project strategies and/or policies.

Skills outcomes
Develop awareness of the complexities of construction projects and engineering processes.

Written communication skills.

Syllabus

- Introduction to UK construction industry
- Environmental, quality and health & safety management
- Supply chain management
- Planning, programming and control
- Corporate social responsibility and business ethics
- Understanding the construction client

The module will highlight the multi-discipline approach required for the successful completion of construction and engineering projects and illustrate the broad range of engineering and management skills required in today's industry.

The course will be taught by professionals from a range of engineering organisations, who will aim to pass on their practical experience and professional knowledge to the students.

Teaching methods

Delivery type	Number	Length hours	Student hours
Consultation	8	1.00	8.00
Lecture	10	2.00	20.00
Private study hours			122.00
Total Contact hours			28.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)			150.00

Private study

Students will be expected to carry out independent research in producing the assignments for the module. This will entail use of the library, internet, in addition to specific materials produced for the lectures.

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

Group tutorial after half of the time allowed for coursework has elapsed

Methods of assessment

Coursework

Assessment type	Notes	% of formal assessment
Project	Project Report- 7,000 words	100.00
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework)		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 website

Last updated: 27/04/2016

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