- Docente: Alessandro Grandi
- Credits: 6
- SSD: ING-IND/35
- Language: English
- Moduli: Alessandro Grandi (Modulo 1) Rosa Grimaldi (Modulo 2)
- Teaching Mode: Traditional lectures (Modulo 1) Traditional lectures (Modulo 2)
- Campus: Bologna
- Corso: Second cycle degree programme (LM) in Civil Engineering (cod. 0930)
Learning outcomes
A successful learner from this course will know the principles, methods and tools necessary to manage design and construction processes, elements of planning, estimating, scheduling, bidding and contractual relationships, valuation of project cash flows, critical path method, survey of construction procedures, cost control and effectiveness, field supervision.
Course contents
The course aims at providing basis for understanding and managing construction processes. To reach this aim, the course is divided in two modules, each of 30 hours.
The FIRST PART will provide a framework for understanding and analyzing both financial and managerial accounting as well as broader managerial issues. Lectures and readings provide an introduction to the following concepts: balance sheet, income statement, cash flows, different types of costs, present value techniques, capital budgeting.
The SECOND PART of the course addresses the fundamental principles of project management and how to best apply these principles in today's business environment, with applications in the engineering and construction industry. It will cover the following main topics: a) basic principles of project manageme; b) specific approaches and tools; c) the broader business context of project management; d) application to the engineering and construction industry.
Readings/Bibliography
They will be communicated the first day of the course and then published on-line
Teaching methods
Classes, practical exercises and case study discussion
Assessment methods
Participation is mandatory for students enrolled in the international program and highly recommended for all others. Exams will be administered during the course through several exercises and practical activities. Regular sessions will be scheduled during the year and administered through written tests. However, considering the specifity of the subject within the larger context of the whole course it is highly recommended to take full profit of attendance.
Office hours
See the website of Alessandro Grandi
See the website of Rosa Grimaldi