UO Introduction to Construction Management
Course Level Undergraduate
Area/Catalogue
BUIL 1027
Course Level
Undergraduate
Study Method
100% online
Course ID
163461
Unit Value
4.5
UniSA Online Elective Course
Yes
Duration
10 weeks
Fees
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Course aim
To introduce students to the organisation of the building industry; familiarise students with the management techniques of the building process and provide a conceptual framework to support their later studies of the industry.
Course content
History, external environment and characteristics of the construction industry. Organisation of the construction industry: roles, objectives and activities of the sectors, professions, business entities, regulatory and advisory bodies. Sustainable construction. Development cycle of built facilities and life cycle construction projects. Introduction to management of construction organisations and projects, and project management theory and principles. The building process. Site organisation and processes.
Textbooks
Nil
Prerequisites
Nil
Corequisite(s)
Nil
Teaching Method
| Component | Duration | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERNAL, ONLINE ACTIVITY | |||
| Online | 10 weeks x N/A | ||
Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.
Assessment
Case study, Model, Report
Fees
EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 2)
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* Equivalent Full Time Study Load. Please note all EFTSL values are published and calculated at ten decimal places. Values are displayed to three decimal places for ease of interpretation
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