CA6233 - Contract and Dispute Management

Offering Academic Unit
Department of Architecture and Civil Engineering
Credit Units
3
Course Duration
One Semester
Course Offering Term*:
Semester B 2024/25

* The offering term is subject to change without prior notice
 
Course Aims

The primary aim of this course is to provide an in-depth knowledge of contract planning and dispute management. Almost all construction projects are governed by contract. Knowledge of contract and dispute management will equip construction professionals for senior management positions. The course also aims at introducing dispute management tools such as avoidance strategies, negotiation, mediation and arbitration.


Assessment (Indicative only, please check the detailed course information)

Continuous Assessment: 50%
Examination: 50%

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%

Examination Duration: 3 hours
 
Detailed Course Information

CA6233.pdf