Supply Chains in Construction (ABPL90309)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
Overview
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This subject explores the network of organisations involved, through upstream and downstream linkages, in the different processes and activities that contribute to the production of construction artifacts.
The subject aims to develop your understanding and awareness of the complex nature of these construction supply chains and how they may be better managed to improve productivity, value, efficiency and client satisfaction within the construction industry. You will be introduced to supply chain management and how it can be used to improve the performance of the construction industry. You will also gain some of the skills needed to map these supply chains and identify critical nodes.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject students should be able to:
- Recognise and describe the complex nature of construction supply chains
- Define and map the socio-technical organisation of construction including information and material flows
- Identify and analyse strategies for improving the performance of the construction industry
- Present a convincing argument for adapting current construction industry practices using supply chain management to improve the performance of individual construction firms.
Generic skills
On completion of this subject students should be able to:
- Apply theories and principles to specific disciplinary contexts
- Interpret and analyse information
- Demonstrate an ability to think critically, solve problems and make informed decisions
- Critically evaluate the work of others and provide constructive formative feedback
- Communicate in verbal, written and graphic forms appropriate to particular contexts.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Admission into the one of the following courses
MC-CM Master of Construction Management
MC-CONMGY2Y Master of Construction Management ( 200 points)
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Additional details
- Four in-class tests throughout semester (fortnightly) to demonstrate an understanding of supply chain management concepts and other relevant subject content, (10%);
- Draft Supply Chain Report due in week 6, describing a selection of supply chain management-related initiatives to improve the overall performance of construction projects and firms, (completion of this assessment task is a Hurdle requirement);
- Peer review of 750 words due in week 8, critically analysing the work of a peer, providing constructive feedback, and demonstrating an understanding of construction supply chains and how supply chain management-related initiatives can be used to improve their performance, (15%);
- Final Supply Chain Report of 2750 words due in week 10, describing a selection of supply chain management-related initiatives to improve the overall performance of construction projects and firms, (55%);
- Class presentation of 10 minutes held in week 12, communicating recommendations for improving the performance of a construction firm based on an analysis of current performance and a detailed understanding of supply chain management-related initiatives, (completion of this assessment task is a Hurdle requirement), (20%).
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Robert Crawford Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 36 hours (one x 3 hour seminar per week) Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 26 February 2018 to 27 May 2018 Last self-enrol date 9 March 2018 Census date 31 March 2018 Last date to withdraw without fail 4 May 2018 Assessment period ends 22 June 2018 Semester 1 contact information
Email: rhcr@unimelb.edu.au
Time commitment details
170 hours
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
- Subject notes
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
- Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Please note Single Subject Studies via Community Access Program is not available to student visa holders or applicants
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
Last updated: 3 November 2022