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2016/17 Taught Postgraduate Module Catalogue
CIVE5922M Construction Business Management
10 creditsClass Size: 100
Module manager: Mr K Moodley
Email: k.moodley@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable
Year running 2016/17
This module is not approved as an Elective
Objectives
To provide an understanding of the complexities of businesses operating in construction environments.Learning outcomes
- Understanding the business issues that need considerattion in a construction context;
- Appreciation of finance and change in construction;
- An understanding of the role of leadership;
- Ability to undertake a risk analysis;
- Understanding of the role of leadership, ethics and professionalism.
Skills outcomes
- Flexibility
- Initiative
- Planning and Organisation
- Professionalism
- Research Skills
- Self Awareness
- Social/Cultural Sensitivity
- Use of Knowledge
Syllabus
Business models in the context of construction, strategic management, financial assessment and cash flow, risk analysis in business, multi-project environments, whole life approaches, professions, ethics and corporate responsibility.
Teaching methods
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
| Case Study | 2 | 5.00 | 10.00 |
| Consultation | 5 | 2.00 | 10.00 |
| Lecture | 10 | 2.00 | 20.00 |
| Private study hours | 60.00 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 40.00 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 100.00 | ||
Private study
- Preparation of case study material for seminars (6 hours)- Preparation of material for exercises (10 hours)
- Independent study of material from lectures (24 hours)
- Preparation for exams (22 hours)
Opportunities for Formative Feedback
Case study analysis during sessions. VLE Monitoring of activities.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: 07/11/2016
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