Course Title: Construction and Business Enterprise

Part A: Course Overview

Course Title: Construction and Business Enterprise

Credit Points: 12.00

Terms

Course Code	Campus	Career	School	Learning Mode	Teaching Period(s)
BUIL1249	City Campus	Undergraduate	325H Property, Construction & Project Management	Face-to-Face	Sem 2 2011, Sem 2 2012, Sem 1 2013, Sem 2 2013, Sem 1 2014, Sem 2 2014, Sem 1 2015, Sem 2 2015, Sem 1 2016, Sem 2 2016, Sem 1 2017, Sem 2 2017, Sem 1 2018, Sem 2 2018, Sem 1 2019, Sem 2 2019, Sem 1 2020, Sem 2 2020, Sem 1 2021, Sem 2 2021, Sem 1 2022, Sem 2 2022, Sem 1 2023, Sem 2 2023, Sem 1 2024, Sem 2 2024, Sem 1 2025
BUIL1289	SHAPE, VTC	Undergraduate	325H Property, Construction & Project Management	Face-to-Face	Offsh1 15, Offsh1 16, Offsh1 17

Flexible Terms

Course Code	Campus	Career	School	Learning Mode	Teaching Period(s)
BUIL1289	SHAPE, VTC	Undergraduate	325H Property, Construction & Project Management	Face-to-Face	OFFSe12018 (SE2)
BUIL1289	SHAPE, VTC	Undergraduate	325H Property, Construction & Project Management	Face-to-Face	OFFJan2019 (SE3)

Course Coordinator: Wadu Mesthrige Jayantha

Course Coordinator Phone: (03) 9925 1504

Course Coordinator Email: wadu.jayantha@rmit.edu.au

Course Coordinator Location: 08.08.51

Course Coordinator Availability: By appointment via email

Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

None

Course Description

This course will introduce you to construction, development and consulting industries at an organisational level. How to establish a successful business and give the business the best possible chance of survival. Topics will include marketing; social media; accounting; financial systems; business financing.

Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development

Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)

In this course you will develop the following program learning outcomes:

• PLO1: Determine and apply knowledge of complex construction management theory to your professional practice and/or further study
• PLO2: Professionally communicate to a range of audiences, demonstrating in depth knowledge of the discipline and of the needs of diverse construction management stakeholders
• PLO3: Apply logical, critical and creative thinking to analyse, synthesise and apply theoretical knowledge, and technical skills, to formulate evidenced based solutions to industry problems or issues
• PLO4: Utilise appropriate methods and techniques to design and /or execute research based or professionally focused construction management projects, demonstrating capacity for independent and collaborative learning, addressing real world industry issues
• PLO5: Collaborate effectively with others and demonstrate intellectual independence and autonomy to solve problems and/or address industry issues and imperatives
• PLO6: Critically examine and reflect on the profession, in local and/or global contexts, and question accepted interpretations and decision making

Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs)

Upon successful completion of this course you will be able to:

1. CLO1: Identify the financial and business principles and practice required to manage a successful construction business
2. CLO2: Analyse financial accounts and reports to determine the financial status of an organisation
3. CLO3: Apply best practice management principles to organisational and project decision making
4. CLO4: Communicate business solutions for construction industry stakeholders

Overview of Learning Activities

The learning activities for this course may include a combination of face to face lectures, tutorials and workshops.

Overview of Learning Resources

RMIT will provide you with resources and tools for learning in this course through our online systems.

The learning resources for this course will be communicated to you during the semester.

Overview of Assessment

You will be assessed on how well you meet the course’s learning outcomes and on your development against the program learning outcomes. 

Assessment 1: Report - Financial Analysis 30% CLOs 2,3 & 4. (Individual)

Assessment 2: Business Plan: Build Environment Sector 40% CLOs 1,4 (individual or pair)

Assessment 3: Case Study Analysis (scenario responses) 30% CLO1,2 & 3 (individual)

Feedback will be given on all assessment tasks. 

If you have a long term medical condition and/or disability it may be possible to negotiate to vary aspects of the learning or assessment methods. You can contact the program coordinator or Equitable Learning Services if you would like to find out more. 

Your course assessment conforms to RMIT assessment principles, regulations, policies, procedures and instructions.