Teaching Responsibility

LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:

LJMU Partner Taught

Learning Methods

Lecture

Module Offerings

4502BEKL-JAN-PAR
4502BEKL-SEP-PAR

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
Additional Information:
This module provides students with an introduction to economics and management with particular reference to the built environment and the construction industry.

Assessments

Test
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