Semester

4

Course Code

MA 2400

Course Name

Management for Civil Engineers

Credit Value

2

Pre-requisites

None

Core/Optional

Core for Civil Engineering Undergraduates

Hourly Breakdown

Theory

Small Group Activities

Independent Learning

16

14

70

Course Aim(s): To introduce managerial aspects needed to perform a multitasking role as a civil engineer.

Intended Learning Outcomes:
On completion of the course, students should be able to:

➢      appreciate the multitasking role of an engineering manager.

➢      formulate vision, mission, objectives, goals, and strategies for an organisation.

➢      discuss discuss the laws pertaining to business, occupational health and safety, and the environment.

➢      analyse analyse financial statements for decision-making.

➢      apply principles of project management to plan and schedule a project.

Course Content: (Only main topics & subtopics)

➢      Multitasking Role of an engineering manager: Basic managerial functions; multitasking skills; ethical aspects and professional responsibility in Civil Engineering practice.

➢      Management Approaches: Evolution of management theory; scientific management; behavioural management; contemporary approaches.

➢      Strategic Management: Environmental analysis; SWOT; PEST; porter’s 5 force model; competitive strategies; customer focus; mission; vision; values and goals; organization structure and culture.

➢      Legal aspects of management and commercial law: Introduction to business law; environmental law; occupational health and safety.

➢      Financial aspects of management: principles of corporate finance, raising capital, financial statements, and accounting; cash management.

➢      Principles of Project Management: Project planning and scheduling: critical path analysis, network crashing, Gantt chart and resource allocation and cash flow analysis; monitoring and controlling project costs, quality, and time.

Teaching/Learning Methods:

➢      Lectures

➢      Student Based Activities

Continuous Assessment
50%

Final Assessment
50%

Small Group Activities 30%

Quizzes 20%

Theory(%)

50%

Practical(%)

-

Other (%)

-

Recommended Reading:

➢      Fred, R. D. (2011). Strategic Management Concepts and Cases (13th Edition). Prentice Hall, USA.

➢      Raymond A. Noe, at al. (2016). Fundamentals of Human Resource Management (6th Edition). McGraw Hill Education, USA.

➢      Stephen, P. R., David A, D. & Mary, C. (2013). Fundamentals of Management (8th Edition). Pearson, USA.

➢      Stephen, A. R., Radolph, W. W. & Bradford, D. J. (2008). Fundamentals of Corporate Finance (6th Edition). McGraw-Hill Irwin.

➢      Weerasooria, W. (2010). Commercial Law (1st Edition). Project Management Institute, Sri Lanka.