This module introduces the student to engineering economics and management, to construction planning and management, to planning law in Ireland, and develops their knowledge of basic management theories.
*Curricular information is subject to change
Construction Planning and Financial Management Techniques
- Network analysis, critical path and resource scheduling
- Use of project management software
Engineering Project Appraisal
- Introduction to project appraisal
- Basic tools of economic appraisal
- Present Worth, Equivalent Annual Worth
Planning Law
- Introduction to planning law
- Development plans
- Development control – planning permission and appeals procedures
- Exempted development
Basic management theory
- Style Theories.
- Power & Influence in Organisations.
- Theory of Leadership – Trait & Contingency.
- Market Planning for an Engineering Organisation.
Lectures – three hours per week
| Module Content & Assessment | |
|---|---|
| Assessment Breakdown | % |
| Formal Examination | 80 |
| Other Assessment(s) | 20 |