CE1CMP-Principles of Management

Module Provider: School of Construction Management and Engineering, School of Built Environment
Number of credits: 10 [5 ECTS credits]
Level:4
Terms in which taught: Spring term module
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Current from: 2021/2

Module Convenor: Dr Colm Lundrigan
Email: c.p.lundrigan@reading.ac.uk

Type of module:

Summary module description:

This module aims to introduce students to key approaches in the study of management and strategy .The focus is on firm level management and the challenges which firms in general and construction and engineering consultancy firms in particular face in a dynamic, global context.

Aims:
This module aims to introduce students to key approaches in the study of management and strategy .The focus is on firm level management and the challenges which firms in general and construction and engineering consultancy firms in particular face in a dynamic, global context.

Assessable learning outcomes:

At the end of the module:

• Students will have an understanding of some key strategic management theories.


• Students will have a basic understanding of the specificity of construction and engineering consultancy firms.


• Students will be able to use management theories to analyse simple business case studies.


• Students will be introduced to challenges facing businesses in general and construction firms in particular in the 21st century. Ìý


• Students will have developed basic skills in essay writing.

Additional outcomes:
Note:
Material regarding the module , including module guides,assignment and lecture slides will be placed on Blackboard. - including copies of previous examination papers. Be aware that Blackboard, like any IT system, can sometimes suffer technical difficulties so ensure you plan your work accordingly.

Outline content:

Brief description of teaching and learning methods:

The course will be delivered using a combination of in-class lectures, in-class exercises and invited speakers. There will be a minimum of four tutorials. In addition, students will be expected to engage with both text book assignments and academic journal articles. Application of the material to empirical cases will be explored through in class examples and the final essay.