ARBE2307
Economics of the Construction Industry
10 Units
Available in 2014
| BCA Singapore | Semester 1 |
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| Callaghan Campus | Semester 1 |
| Distance Education - Callaghan | Semester 1 |
Previously offered in 2013, 2012, 2011
Examines the micro, macro and building economics principles relating to construction firms and industry. Elements of mainstream and building economics theories will be integrated and applied to make informed industry focused business decisions.
| Objectives | At the end of the course students will be able to: Apply micro economic principles to construction business operations Apply macro economic principles to evaluate the impact and performance of the construction industry Appreciate the social and environmental economic principles in the context of construction industry Appreciate national and international competitiveness issues impacting the construction industry |
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| Content | Introduction construction economics Nature of Construction firms and Construction industry Micro economic principles for construction business Macro economic concepts and its relevance to the construction industry Cost benefit analysis and environmental economics Supply chain economics for construction International construction business |
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| Replacing Course(s) | This replaces and makes amendments to the existing 10 credit course ARBE2302 Economics in the Built Environment. | ||
| Transition | ARBE2302 Economics in the Built Environment to ARBE2307 Economics for the Construction Industry. | ||
| Industrial Experience | 0 | ||
| Assumed Knowledge | Not applicable | ||
| Modes of Delivery | Distance Learning : IT Based External Mode Flexible Delivery / Student Centred Learning Internal Mode |
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| Teaching Methods | Problem Based Learning
Lecture Self Directed Learning Tutorial |
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| Contact Hours | Lecture: for 2 hour(s) per Week for 13 weeks Tutorial: for 1 hour(s) per Week for 11 weeks |
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| Timetables | 2014 Course Timetables for ARBE2307 |