Course overview
This course aims to develop the students’ knowledge on planning and managing cost throughout various project stages and examine strategies to achieve optimum financial performance at both the project level and the business level. This includes cost planning and detailed estimating, business management, company management (accounting, cash flow), commercial management, and professional practice. The learners will develop analytical thinking, effective communication and economic consideration and interpretation skills required for a cost management profession. This course aligns with the program’s intent to excel learners to become leading professionals in the construction industry.
- Introduction to Cost Planning
- Cost Planning and Value Optimisation
- Project Financials and Ethics
Course learning outcomes
- Discuss cost management principles throughout construction project stages
- Apply cost planning techniques and economic factors throughout the design process of construction projects
- Apply knowledge on estimating for tender submissions from a contracting standpoint
- Analyse financial performance at the business and the project levels
- Apply knowledge of management techniques at the business and project levels
- Demonstrate ethical behaviour and professionalism in lifelong learning and diverse work settings
Availability
Class details
Adelaide City Campus East
Class number 28115
Section PR01
Size 50
Available 50
Class number 28114
Section PR02
Size 50
Available 50
Class number 28113
Section PR03
Size 50
Available 50
Class number 28112
Section PR04
Size 50
Available 50
Class number 28111
Section PR05
Size 50
Available 50
Class number 28106
Section SE01
Size 228
Available 228
Class number 28110
Section TU01
Size 70
Available 70
Class number 28109
Section TU02
Size 70
Available 70
Class number 28108
Section TU03
Size 70
Available 70
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