Course syllabus for Project management in construction

Course syllabus adopted 2021-08-31 by Head of Programme (or corresponding).

Overview

  • Swedish nameProjektledning inom byggsektorn
  • CodeACE225
  • Credits7.5 Credits
  • OwnerFRIST
  • Education cycleSecond-cycle
  • Main field of studyCivil and Environmental Engineering
  • DepartmentARCHITECTURE AND CIVIL ENGINEERING
  • GradingTH - Pass with distinction (5), Pass with credit (4), Pass (3), Fail

Course round 1

The course round is cancelled. For further questions, please contact the director of studies
  • Teaching language English
  • Application code 99131
  • Maximum participants65
  • Minimum participants40
  • Open for exchange studentsNo

Credit distribution

0119 Written and oral assignments 3.5 c
Grading: TH		3.5 c
0219 Written and oral assignments 4 c
Grading: TH		4 c

    Examiner

    • Christian Koch

    Course round 2

    The course round is cancelled. For further questions, please contact the director of studies
    • Teaching language English
    • Application code 99128
    • Maximum participants65
    • Minimum participants40
    • Open for exchange studentsNo

    Credit distribution

    0119 Written and oral assignments 3.5 c
    Grading: TH    		 3.5 c
    0219 Written and oral assignments 4 c
    Grading: TH    		 4 c

      Examiner

      • Christian Koch

      Eligibility

      General entry requirements for master's level (second cycle or graduate)

      Specific entry requirements

      English language proficiency

      Aim

      The course "Project management in construction" scrutinize the diversity and complexity of the construction sector and the role of projects and project manager. The course familiarizes the participant with the vocabulary and concepts of project management and project management studies. It presents aspects of the project management body of knowledge by providing examples of necessary tools, methods and theories both prescriptive and analytical, relevant for the discipline and practitioners as the course illustrates moreover their application in concrete cases and projects. In doing so aspects of sustainability, ethic and social responsibility are discussed.

      Learning outcomes (after completion of the course the student should be able to)

      • Describe basic project management concepts and tools
      • Analyze, evaluate and interpret actual PM practice
      • Analyze and evaluate organizational aspects of projects
      • Apply project management theories to analyze the specific characteristics of construction projects and based on this suggest appropriate ways to manage the projects
      • Understand the digitalization opportunities in the building industry
      • Understand how digitalization projects can be carried out
      • Perform a literature review
      • Use literature to critically evaluate project management models
      • Integrate theory and practice
      • Define, formulate and solve problems through process-based pedagogy
      • Critically review and discuss peer participants work

      Content

      • Introduction to project management, what it involves in the modern construction project, and its development.
      • The Project management tool box
      • The specificities of project-based organizations
      • Actors and stakeholders in contemporary construction projects
      • Power, authority, and politics in Project Management.
      • CSR, sustainability, ethic and social responsibility concerns in the construction industry.

      Organisation

      The course includes lectures, exercises and seminars.

      Literature

      Book chapters Scientific papers Lecture slides

      Examination including compulsory elements

      • Participation in mandatory course activities (or a relevant compensation assignment in agreement with the examiner) is a prerequisite for passing the course
      • Examination in Project Management toolbox 1/3 of the final grade
      • Approved assignment and group work

      The course examiner may assess individual students in other ways than what is stated above if there are special reasons for doing so, for example if a student has a decision from Chalmers about disability study support.