MA2400 – Management for Civil Engineers

 

 

 

MA2400 – Management for Civil Engineers Course Information Semester 4 Course Code MA2400 Course Name Management for Civil Engineers Credit Value 2 Pre-requisites None Core/Optional Compulsory for Civil Engineering Undergraduates

Hourly Breakdown

Theory 16 Small Group Activities 14 Practical – Assignment – Independent Learning 70

Course Aim

To introduce managerial aspects needed to perform a multitasking role as a civil engineer.

Intended Learning Outcomes

  • approach: 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.

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 five force model; competitive strategies; customer focus; mission; vision and goals; organizational 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

Assessment Strategy

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, et al. (201). Fundamentals of Human Resource Management (8th Edition). McGraw Hill Education, USA.
  • Stephen, P. R., David, A. D. & Mary, C. (2013). Fundamentals of Management (6th Edition). Pearson, USA.
  • Stephen, A. R., Randolph, W. W. & Bradford, D. J. (2008). Fundamentals of Corporate Finance (6th Edition). McGraw-Hill Irwin.
  • Wickramarachchi, W. (2010). Commercial Law (1st Edition). Project Management Institute, Sri Lanka.