101-0521-00L  Project Management for Construction Projects

SemesterHerbstsemester 2016
DozierendeB. García de Soto Lastra
Periodizitätjährlich wiederkehrende Veranstaltung
LehrspracheEnglisch


KurzbeschreibungThis course is designed to lay down the foundation of the different concepts, techniques, and tools for successful project management of construction projects.
LernzielThe goal is that at the end of this course students should have a good understanding of the different project management knowledge areas, the phases required for successful project management, and the role of a project manager. To demonstrate this, students will work in groups in different case studies to apply the concepts, tools and techniques presented in the class.
InhaltThe main content of the course is summarized in the following topics:
- Project and organization structures
- Project scheduling
- Resource management
- Project estimating
- Project financing
- Risk management
- Interpersonal skills
SkriptThe slides for the class will be available for download from Moodle at least one day before each class. Copies of all necessary documents will be distributed at appropriate times.
LiteraturRelevant readings will be recommended throughout the course (and made available to the students via Moodle).
Voraussetzungen / BesonderesThere are no pre-requisites to enroll in this course.