Basics of Construction Economics and Project Management (5 ECTS)

Code: TX00FL35-3002

General information

Enrollment: 01.12.2025 - 14.12.2025; Registration for implementation has not started yet.

Timing: 01.01.2026 - 31.07.2026; The implementation has not yet started.

Number of ECTS credits allocated: 5 ECTS

Mode of delivery: On-campus

Teaching languages: English

Seats: 0 - 40

Degree programmes: Degree Programme in Construction Information Technology

Course: TX00FL35

No reservations found for implementation TX00FL35-3002!

Learning outcomes

On completion of the course the student:
• understands the basics of project management and takes them into consideration when planning a project
• recognises the risks related to construction projects
• can explain the meaning of construction for society, list the different branches of construction and explain their shares in the industry
• can list the parties and the stages of a construction project
• can explain the main contents of each stage and the roles of the user, planner, contractor, public authority, machine and equipment supplier.

Content

• Project as a concept
• Project types
• Project management plan
• Project management and its components
• Risk analyses
• Construction and society
• Stages and parties in a construction project
• Contracts and major documents in construction
• Cost management, emphasis on contract cost estimation
• Site supervision and occupational health and safety
• Quality control and environmental issues

Prerequisites

No prerequisites

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student
• is aware of the key areas of project management
• is able to identify the risks related to construction projects
• is aware of the importance of construction in society, the different branches of construction and their shares in the industry
• is able to list the different parties and phases of a construction project
• is able to list the main contents and parties of the phases of a construction project.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student is able to
• explain the key areas of project management
• describe the risks related to construction projects
• describe the importance of construction in society, the different branches of construction and their shares in the industry
• list the different parties and phases of a construction project
• explain the main contents and parties of the phases of a construction project.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student has an excellent ability to apply the previous points to simple projects.