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Managing the Modern Construction Firm (CONS90003)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Not available in 2022
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Overview
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This subject examines management issues relating to contemporary businesses within the construction industry. The various models of organisations and corporate strategies to achieve competitive advantage are researched and explored. Management concepts such as financial analysis, competitive strategy, leadership, innovation, negotiation and corporate social responsibility are analysed and discussed in the context of a contemporary construction firm. Recent developments such as design for manufacturing and assembly (DfMA), globalisation, relationship marketing and commercialising technologies are also examined. Academic research, industry reports and relevant business school case studies are used extensively. Students will consolidate and integrate knowledge gained from the throughout the course and be able to analyse and report upon concepts and knowledge within the construction sector more broadly.
Intended learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students will be able to:
- Understand the range of concepts relating to the management of a construction firm.
- Compare and contrast different approaches to the strategic management of companies.
- Research the performance of companies in the market.
- Develop a critical appreciation of contemporary issues in the construction sector.
- Consolidate, relate, and synthesise various knowledge areas to develop workable and effective solutions to construction projects, construction firms, or broader application to the construction industry.
Last updated: 12 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
All of
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MKTG90038 | Value Creation Strategies |
Term 4 (Online)
Term 2 (Online)
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12.5 |
No longer available |
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This subject should be taken in the final year of the course.
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: 12 November 2022
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Written report (750 words per person) to analyse the financial performance of construction firms (groups of 2 with an individual component worth 5%).
| Week 2 | 10% |
Written report (1,250 words per person) to analyse the competitive strategies, operating plans, and performance of construction firms (groups of 2 with an individual component worth 10%).
| Week 4 | 20% |
Detailed case study analysis in a selected area of interest of a construction firm or in a selected area of interest in the broader construction sector. This is an individual submission.
| Week 6 | 70% |
Last updated: 12 November 2022
Dates & times
Not available in 2022
Last updated: 12 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Michael E. Porter, Competitive strategy - Techniques for Analyzing Industries and Competitors, New York: Free Press, 2004.
Selected Harvard Business Review papers (available through UoM library).
Selected Harvard Business School cases.
Last updated: 12 November 2022