The aims of this course are to provide the students with an in-depth and advanced understanding of the project management principles. The rationale behind the choice of procurement strategies will be examined. In order to keep up with current ever-changing construction environment, not only the traditional fragmented approach of project management will be discussed, an integral approach, including value, supply chain, information, safety, health, risk assessment will also be examined. Construction project collaboration including partnering in various forms and with other countries, especially with PRC is also included in this course. Accordingly, issues in cross-cultural considerations and PRC ventures will also be discussed.

Coursework including, but not limited to, assignment and mid-term test/quiz

To pass a course, a student must obtain minimum marks of 30% in both coursework and examination components, and an overall mark of at least 40%