2024/25 Taught Postgraduate Module Catalogue

CIVE5380M Contextual Issues in International Construction

15 creditsClass Size: 70

Module manager: Dr William Collinge
Email: w.h.collinge@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable

Year running 2024/25

Pre-requisite qualifications

A bachelor degree with a 2:1 (hons) or equivalent in civil engineering or a related subject.

Module replaces

CIVE5220M Strategic Management in Construction

This module is not approved as an Elective

Module summary

The module develops an understanding of the management of organisations in the construction industry and their interaction with construction projects. It evaluates the wider stakeholder and market context for the construction industry. The interaction of the construction industry with the wider economy is analysed. The implications of working in an international construction environment are developed through topics such as change management, globalisation, CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) and culture.

Objectives

The module aims to develop a critical understanding of the strategic management of organisations in the construction industry. It evaluates the wider, strategic management, stakeholder, commercial, and market context for the construction industry. It analyses the interaction of the construction industry with the wider economy and the implications of working in an international construction environment. The module develops a critical appreciation of ethical, CSR and cultural frameworks in the context of construction.

Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the module students will have demonstrated the following learning outcomes:
1. Appreciate the relationship between construction and the wider economy in national and international contexts. (CIOB Learning Outcome A, E)
2. Understand the processes and tools of strategic management decision making. (CIOB Learning Outcome B, E)
3. Apply change, ethics and organisation culture frameworks. (CIOB Learning Outcome B, E, H)
4. Evaluate the implications of globalisation for products and services on domestic and international construction markets. (CIOB Learning Outcome B, E )

Skills learning outcomes
On successful completion of the module students will have demonstrated the following skills:
1. The ability to weigh up different arguments and perspectives, using supporting evidence to form opinions, arguments, theories and ideas.
2. The ability to plan time, prioritise tasks and organise academic and personal commitments effectively.
3. The ability to find, evaluate, organise and share information across a variety of formats and media, ensuring the reliability and integrity both of the sources that you use and of the ideas that they help you to generate.
4. The ability to communicate and collaborate constructively and professionally with peers through a variety of digital tools and networks in order to share ideas, to produce research, materials and resources, and to engage in online dialogue and debate.
5. The ability to prioritise, work efficiently and productively and to manage your time well in order to meet deadlines.
6. The ability to take a logical approach to solving problems; resolving issues by tackling from different angles, using both analytical and creative skills. The ability to understand, interpret, analyse and manipulate numerical data.
7. To develop an understanding and use of relevant technical skills employed in international construction strategic practice, such as PESTEL, SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats) Analysis, Value Chain analysis to develop organisation strategies.
8. Recognises and understands relationships; analyses complex systems (environmental, economic and social systems and interdependencies across these); considers how systems are embedded within different domains and scales; deals with uncertainty; uses analytical thinking.
9. Understands and evaluates multiple outcomes; their own visions for the future; applies the precautionary principle; assesses the consequences of actions; deals with risks and changes; uses scenario planning.
10. Using insight and ability to identify and assess opportunities to create value in construction contexts. The ability to search for, evaluate and use appropriate and relevant information sources to help strengthen the quality of academic work and independent research.
11. Developing a self-belief in your own ability, maintaining focus and acting in a timely way.

Syllabus

Syllabus:
* The role of the construction industry in the in social and economic context.
* The key stakeholders in the construction context
* Global and International trade models and their impact on construction.
* Construction markets and marketing
* The Theory of the strategic management process formulation, choice, and implementation in construction
* The management of change; and organisation culture.
* Ethics, professional ethics and CSR

Methods of Assessment

We are currently refreshing our modules to make sure students have the best possible experience. Full assessment details for this module are not available before the start of the academic year, at which time details of the assessment(s) will be provided.

Assessment for this module will consist of;

1 x Coursework
1 x In person closed book exam

Teaching methods

Delivery type	Number	Length hours	Student hours
Lectures	11	2.00	22.00
seminars	8	1.00	8.00
Independent online learning hours			50.00
Private study hours			70.00
Total Contact hours			30.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)			150.00

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

8 hours are set aside for feedback/revision sessions. Attendance is monitored. Outline plans for coursework (content page) to be submitted as a formative exercise.

Reading list

The reading list is available from the Library website

Last updated: 30/04/2024

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