Prerequisite/Recommended prerequisite for participation in the module

The student must have knowledge, skills and competencies within the architectural design and engineering field corresponding to the completion of the MSc01 and MSc02 Architectural Engineering education or similar.

Content, progress and pedagogy of the module

An introduction to project, design and construction management.

Students who complete the module:

Learning objectives

Knowledge

• Must have knowledge and understanding of theories and methods within project, design or construction management Must have knowledge of ethical, economical, legal and social interests in the field of construction management
• Must have knowledge of current theories and practice in construction management

Skills

• Must be able to analyse and assess the cross-disciplinary inclusion of actors involved in the decision-making processes
• Must be able to use methods and techniques for preparing cost estimates for building construction projects
• Must be able to apply methods of planning and scheduling of construction projects
• Must be able to identifying work elements, estimating activity durations, preparing network schedules and schedule updates, analysing planned vs. actual project progress

Competences

• Can apply methods and theories for project, design or construction management within a given budget using specified materials and construction methods

Type of instruction

See general description of the types of instruction described in the introduction to Chapter 3.

Exam

Exams

Name of exam	Construction Management
Type of exam	Written or oral exam
ECTS	5
Permitted aids	Without aids
Assessment	Passed/Not Passed
Type of grading	Internal examination
Criteria of assessment	As stated in the Joint Programme Regulations.