MA2400 – Management for Civil Engineers

Course Information

Semester

Course Code

MA2400

Course Name

Management for Civil Engineers

Credit Value

Pre-requisites

None

Core/Optional

Compulsory for Civil Engineering Undergraduates

Theory

Small Group Activities

Practical

–

Assignment

–

Independent Learning

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

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.

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.

Continuous Assessment 50%	Final Assessment 50%
Small Group Activities: 30% Quizzes: 20%	Theory: 50% Practical: – Other: –