Teaching Responsibility

LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:

Civil Engineering and Built Environment

Learning Methods

Lecture
Workshop

Module Offerings

4324BEUG-SEP-CTY

Aims

To provide students with an introduction to economic and management theories and principles with reference to the built environment, property, and society in general.

Module Content

Outline Syllabus:Introduction to economics and market theory. Overview of micro and macro-economic theory and policy, with particular reference to the built environment. The roles of the property sector and construction industry within the economy. Cycles of activity within the property sector and the construction industry. The inherent relationship between economy, construction and the firm. Issues of current interest such as interest rates, inflation and unemployment. Competitive advantage and strategy Organisation structures in built environment
Module Overview:
This module aims to provide students with an introduction to economic and management theories and principles with reference to the built environment, property, and society in general.
Additional Information:This module provides students with an introduction to economics and management with particular reference to the built environment and the construction industry. On the Quantity Surveying Degree Apprenticeship programme, the knowledge learning outcomes for this module are K2, K3, K9, and S11. On the Construction Management Degree Apprenticeship, the knowledge learning outcomes are K3.

Assessments

Essay
Test