2017/18 Taught Postgraduate Module Catalogue
CIVE5219M Strategic Management in Construction
15 creditsClass Size: 70
Module manager: Mr. Kris Moodley
Email: k.moodley@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2017/18
Pre-requisites
CIVE3260 | Management of Time, Cost and Quality in Projects |
This module is not approved as an Elective
Objectives
To develop an in-depth appreciation of the strategic management of organisations in the construction industry and their interaction with projects.Skills outcomes
- Critical thinking
- Ethical awareness
- Flexibility
- Independent Working
- Initiative
- Leadership
- Professionalism
- Research Skills
- Social/Cultural Sensitivity
- Time Management
- Use of Knowledge
Syllabus
- The strategic management process formulation, choice and implementation;
- Organisational structure and roles;
- The management of change;
- Corporate Risk and Responsibility;
- Competitor analysis, international business strategy;
- Strategic alliances, joint ventures and consortia;
- Organisation culture
Teaching methods
Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
Case Study | 6 | 1.50 | 9.00 |
Consultation | 10 | 1.00 | 10.00 |
Lecture | 14 | 1.50 | 21.00 |
Private study hours | 110.00 | ||
Total Contact hours | 40.00 | ||
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 150.00 |
Private study
Private study will consist of reading and exam preparation.Opportunities for Formative Feedback
A tutorial session is arranged midway through the programmes. An active VLE blog is used to enage students. Information is placed on the VLE for students to download.Methods of assessment
Exams
Exam type | Exam duration | % of formal assessment |
Standard exam (closed essays, MCQs etc) | 3 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: 26/04/2017
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