Corporate Construction Management (ABPL90207)

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Overview

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Organised as an advanced seminar, 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, innovation, negotiation, leadership and corporate social responsibility are analysed and discussed in the context of a contemporary construction company. More recent developments such as knowledge management, relationship marketing, operations management, and supply chain management etc. are also examined. Academic research, industry reports and relevant business school case studies are used extensively.

Incidental costs

Students will be required to purchase Harvard Business School cases for approximately $55-60 per person.

Intended learning outcomes

On completion of this subject, students should be able to:




 

  • Understand the range of concepts relating to the management of a construction organisation;
  • Compare and contrast different approaches to the strategies management of companies;
  • Research the current status of companies in the market.

Generic skills

Upon successful completion of this subject students will have had the opportunity to develop the following generic skills:

  • Advanced analytical skills
  • Research skills
  • Communication skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Team working skills

Last updated: 4 March 2025

Eligibility and requirements

Prerequisites

Admission into one of the following:

  • Admission into or selection of one of the following:
    • 200pt Program course entry point in the MC-CM Master of Construction Management
    Admission into or selection of one of the following:
    • 300pt Program course entry point in the MC-ARCHCM Master of Architecture/Master of Construction Management
    Admission into or selection of one of the following:
    • 300pt Program course entry point in the MC-CMPROP Master of Construction Management/Master of Property

OR

All of

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
ABPL90313 Management of Construction
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
ABPL90335 Contract Management
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5

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: 4 March 2025

Assessment

DescriptionTimingPercentage

10 weekly quizzes, focussing on assigned weekly materials which cover all major aspects of management within the corporate environment of a construction contracting company.

  • 500 words (equivalent)
From Week 3 to Week 1210%

Two reports equivalent to 1250 words each (25% each) due in week 5 and 8, produced in groups of approximately five students. Reports focus is to analyse two publicly held companies (who have publicly distributed annual reports) in terms of quantitative and qualitative factors in areas of finance, operations and marketing.

  • 1250 words (each)
From Week 5 to Week 850%

Case study analysis, focussing on a construction firm. Students are asked to research and analyse the company in quantitative and qualitative terms in all areas of corporate construction management covered during the semester.  

  • 2000 words (equivalent)
Week 1240%

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Last updated: 4 March 2025

Dates & times

Not available in 2025

Time commitment details

170 hours

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Additional delivery details

This subject runs on a biennial basis

Last updated: 4 March 2025

Further information

  • Texts

    Prescribed texts

    Michael E. Porter, Competitive strategy techniques for analyzing industries and competitors, New York: Free Press, 1998, and selected Havard Business School cases.

  • Related Handbook entries

    This subject contributes to the following:

    TypeName
    Specialisation (formal)Project Management
  • 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.

  • Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students

    This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.

Last updated: 4 March 2025