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Semester |
4 |
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Course Code: |
MA2400 |
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Course Name: |
Management for Civil Engineers |
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Credit Value |
2 (Notional hours: 100) |
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Pre-requisites |
None |
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Core /Optional |
Core |
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Hourly Breakdown |
Lecture (hrs) |
Small-Group Discussions (hrs) |
Independent Learning & Assessment (hrs) |
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16 |
14 |
70 |
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Aim(s): to introduce managerial aspects needed to perform a multitasking role as a civil engineer. |
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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 organization. ➢ discuss the laws pertaining to business, occupational health and safety, and the environment. ➢ analyze financial statements for decision-making. ➢ apply principles of project management to plan and schedule a project. |
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Course content: ➢ 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. |
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Teaching/Learning Methods: Lectures Student Based Activities |
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Assessment Strategy |
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Continuous Assessments 50% |
Final Assessment 50% |
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Small Group Activities 30% |
Theory 50% |
Practical - |
Other - |
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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. |
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