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Project Business and Construction

Structure Type: Study unit
Code: IRJ1102
Type: Compulsory
Curriculum: I-RJ 2011
Level: Master of Engineering
Year of Study: 1 (2011-2012)
Credits: 7 cr
Responsible Teacher: Laaja, Martti
Language of Instruction: Finnish

Learning Outcomes

The student is able to design and implement development projects. The student knows business operations in construction development and the risks and their management in building management. The student knows electronic data transfer systems in use and the principles of their development. The student is able to control the planning of a construction project. The student knows the economical significance of construction for national economy, an enterprise and an individual. S/he knows the factors influencing the costs and is able to control costs.

Student's Workload

Total work load of the course: 189 h
- of which scheduled studies: 49 h
- of which autonomous studies: 140 h

Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses

Not required.

Contents

Project business. Developing contract forms. Methods of controlling design. Risk management in a project and in an enterprise. Significance of information in company operations. Electronic data transfer systems in business and applications in construction. Cost management, cost calculation methods, cost planning and control, tender calculation, calculation of construction phase and actual cost calculation. Data systems of cost calculation. Procurement in a construction project.

Recommended or Required Reading and Other Learning Resources/Tools

Will be announced at the beginnig of the stusy unit.

Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Multiform teaching: assignment/seminar.

Assessment Criteria

Grade 1: The student knows the contents of the study unit that are relevant in working life.
Grade 3: The student is able to utilise the information and skills learnt during the study unit.
Grade 5: The student is able to utilise and apply the information and skills learnt during the study unit.

Assessment Methods

Assignment and exam.


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