Hours Per Week

Hours per Semester

Weighted Total Mark

Weighted Exam Mark

Weighted Continuous Assessment

Credit Units

LH

PH

TH

CH

WTM

WEM

WCM

CU

0

20

20

60

100

100

0

6

Course Description

Each student will be required to submit a report on a supervised short project/field attachment/industrial training carried out. 

Objectives/Aim

This Course aims to develop student’s skills to develop study issues in management of construction projects, collect data from various sources, analyse and the present findings in a logical way. 

Course Outline

Various topics are expected to be covered by participants, including designs, construction procedures, case studies, contract procedure, information technology, project management, estimating and cost control, structural failures, low cost construction, innovations in construction materials and technology, durability, vernacular materials, etc. 

Learning Outcomes

The student will be able to:

  • Analyse issues pertaining to construction management projects
  • Write good logical reports on construction management 

Method of Teaching/Delivery

The student interacts with two selected tutors on a regular basis to obtain guidance on the project/field report. The student will carry out the search on his own.

Assessment Method

The rules of assessment of project/field reports for Graduate students at MakerereUniversity will apply. A student will prepare a research proposal in collaboration with a member of staff. The proposal will be presented and approved by the departmental research committee. The final report submitted and accepted will be marked according to the guidelines from the School of Graduate studies. will be required to submit a report on a supervised short project/field attachment/industrial training carried out and external examination shall be mandatory.

Reading/ Reference Materials

Varied depending on the topic.
Attachments

Attachment Name Attachment Type

CMG 8200 Project/Field Report

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