Syllabus for |
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| IBB152 - Building economics and management |
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| Syllabus adopted 2012-02-22 by Head of Programme (or corresponding) |
| Owner: TKVOV |
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7,5 Credits |
| Grading: TH - Five, Four, Three, Not passed |
| Education cycle: First-cycle |
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Major subject: Civil and Environmental Engineering
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Department: 50 - CIVIL AND ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING
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Teaching language: Swedish
Block schedule:
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Sp1 |
Sp2 |
Sp3 |
Sp4 |
Summer course |
No Sp |
| 0109 |
Project |
3,0 c |
Grading: UG |
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3,0 c
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| 0209 |
Examination |
4,5 c |
Grading: UG |
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4,5 c
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21 Oct 2013 pm V, |
13 Jan 2014 pm V, |
25 Aug 2014 pm V |
In programs
TKVOV CIVIL ENGINEERING, Year 2 (compulsory)
Examiner:
Univ adjunkt
Sven Gunnarsson
Replaces
IBB151
Building economics and management
Course evaluation:
http://document.chalmers.se/doc/6278f4ed-4be4-495a-a157-2cdcf6172fff
Eligibility:
For single subject courses within Chalmers programmes the same eligibility requirements apply, as to the programme(s) that the course is part of.
Course specific prerequisites
Course "Building in society" (VBF051) or equivalent. Language of instruction is Swedish.
Aim
The aim of this course is to enhance the students’ knowledge of how economic and organizational aspects influence businesses within the construction industry. The purpose is also to introduce concepts and models that are used in companies to facilitate fundamental business-related and administrative decision-making. In addition the course aims at increasing the students’ communicative skills.
Learning outcomes (after completion of the course the student should be able to)
have knowledge on the construction process, stakeholders and contractual conditions and how these interrelate
apply basic organisation theories in a building industry context
apply and understand assumptions behind economic and business administration concepts and models
use cost benefit analysis and investment calculus methods for short and long term decision making
know basic methods for purchasing, logistics and production control in construction.
apply project management tools
apply IT-based tools to carry out cost estimations
develop skills to describe, analyse, compare and discuss economic and organisational aspects that affect businesses in the building industry
develop writing and presentation skills
Content
Business and its environment - regards aspects related to annual reporting and business ratio, market conditions and stakeholders, contractual issues, and regulations.
Organisation and management - regards basic theories and principles related to business concepts and goals, strategies, organisational structure, and management.
Economic control and cost benefit analysis - regards basic economic concepts, methods and models.
Investments and investment calculus - regards investment decisions and different investment calculus models. Specific focus on profitability calculation and life cycle cost analysis.
Production control and planning - regards basic aspects related to purchasing and production control during the construction phase.
Project management- regards project management practice and methods used in the building industry.
Organisation
Teaching is carried out through lectures, consultations and project assignments. Lectures provide an overview, link sections to each other and connect general business administration literature with the building industry. The consultations support the students learning of cost benefit analysis, investment calculus methods and project management techniques. The course has elements of language and communication why the project assignments are supervised by teachers from both the division of Construction Management and from Fackspråk och kommunikation.
Literature
Literature, see course homepage.
Examination
The final grade is based on the combined result from a written exam and from project assignments.