Teaching Responsibility

LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:

LJMU Partner Taught

Learning Methods

Lecture
Workshop

Module Offerings

4503BEQR-SEP-PAR

Aims

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

Learning Outcomes

1.
Define economic principles and review economic school of thoughts.
2.
Understand the dynamics of supply and demand mechanism for the built environment.
3.
Identify the causes and the impact of business cycles with reference to the construction and property industries.
4.
Review major theories to allocate organisation’s resources to gain and sustain competitive advantage in the construction market.

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
Essay