Lawrence Tech - Master of Construction Engineering Management

ECE5213 Project Managment Techniques
Prerequisite: Graduate standing or permission of instructor.
The wide range of management techniques in civil infrastructure projects. Focus on construction scheduling, budgeting, cash flow, and quality management. Current software is used throughout the course. Actual civil infrastructure projects used include highway, airport, water and wastewater facilities. 3 Lect. hrs., 3 hours credit

ECE5223 Techniques of Project Planning and Control
Prerequisite: Graduate standing or permission of department chair.
Project planning and control systems at the firm and project level. Topics: planning and scheduling techniques, including CPM, PERT, LOB; resource allocation; project control; supply chain models; treatment of uncertainty; and electronic integration of time and cost planning and control. 3 Lect hrs., 3 hours credit

ECE5233 Advanced Construction Techniques and Methods
Prerequisite: Graduate standing or permission of instructor.
An in-depth evaluation of current and emerging construction techniques and methods that are designed to improve the constructability, performance and life-cycle costs of civil infrastructure projects. New materials, design approaches and construction techniques are investigated by examination of specific experiences in the construction industry. Lect. 3 hrs. 3 hours credit

ECE5243 Fundamentals of Construction Accounting & Finance
Prerequisite: Graduate standing or permission of department chair.
Introduces the concepts and fundamentals of financial accounting and economics in general, and specifically in the construction industry. Financial statement understanding and analysis, accounting concepts, project accounting methods, and the nature of project costs. Case study of major construction contractor. Ownership structure, working capital, and the sources and uses of funds. Lect. 3 hrs. 3 hours credit

ECE5253 Risk Management and Personnel
Prerequisite: Graduate standing or permission of instructor.
The many risks and liabilities associated with construction, including safety and insurance issues. A detailed analysis of the human factor in construction, including allocation and utilization of personnel, recruitment and training. Labor relations and related contractual issues are evaluated. Lect. 3 hrs. 3 hours credit

ECE5263 International Construction
Prerequisite: Graduate standing or permission of department chair.
Prepares construction professionals for international projects, exploring the differences in: construction systems, technology, management, and culture between advanced industrial countries (AIC), newly industrialized countries (NIC), and less developed countries (LDC); privatization of infrastructure, economic drivers of construction projects, risks, and risk management. Lect. 3 hrs. 3 hours credit

ECE5273 Construction Law
Prerequisite: Graduate standing or permission of department chair.
Topics discussed include bid errors, contract disputes, and payment issues. Engineer, architect, and construction manager professional liability will be reviewed. Health and safety law, environmental liability, and administrative law are emphasized. Lect. 3 hrs. 3 hours credit

ECE5283 Advanced Cost Estimating
Prerequisite: Graduate standing or permission of department chair.
Advanced procedures and methods to prepare quantity measurements, estimate labor and equipment productivities, obtain material costs, and develop comprehensive cost estimates for construction. Topics: cost estimating at conceptual, schematic, detailed, and bid stages, measurement and pricing of work; and work breakdown structures. Lect. 3 hrs. 3 hours credit

ECE5293 Special Topics in Construction Engineering
Prerequisite: Graduate standing or permission of department chair.
Material of a specialized nature that is of interest to faculty and students. Lecture 3 hours, 3 credit hours

ECE5353 Environmental Management
Prerequisite: Graduate standing or permission of department chair.
Designing and implementing environmental regulations and impact assessment programs. Techniques used in environmental impact assessment and regulation. Methods of analysis and the process of environmental planning and management. Lect. 3 hrs. 3 hours credit

ECE5613 Sustainable Construction Practices
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ECE5913 Graduate Directed Study
Prerequisite: Graduate standing or permission of department chair.
In-depth study of particular civil engineering topic. Normally a written report is required. Hours of credit designated by last digit in course number. Lect. 3 hrs. 3 hours credit

HRM5023 Leading Organizational Change
Prerequisite:
Dealing with change is part of every individual's job in an organization today. Given this factor, individuals must have the capacity to manage and lead a divisions of organization's change agenda. This course provides the conceptual frameworks and tools to help individuals deal with organizational change. This course examines both social and organizatioal change that provides the foundations to lead to change initiative. Strategies and tactics used in organizational development and behavior are presented. Students will learn and OD process called Appreciative Inquiry to learn how to embrace and change agenda.

HRM6113 Management and Organization Development
Prerequisite: HRM6023.
Practical methods for identifying organizational employee inhibitors to productive human performance. Organizational and human interventions are introduced and applied to cases and on-the-job problems. Lect/Sem. 3 hrs. 3 hours credit

HRM6133 Managing the Project Organization
Prerequisite: HRM6023.
Project, matrix and mixed-matrix organization structures, methods and tools examined. Focus from the perspective of the project manager and concentration on developing the project team and managing the boundary with the organization and clients. Lect/Sem. 3 hrs. 3 hours credit

MGT6013 Leadership and Managment
Prerequisite: 0. Scenario: Senior staff position reporting to the president.
Focus on introducing and demonstrating techniques/ applications required in problem identification/solving; team-building; conflict resolution/negotiation; oral/written communications; and interpersonal/leadership skills. Lecture 3 hours, 3 hours credit

MGT6053 Perspectives in International Business
Prerequisite: FIN6013.
Examination of the size and scope of international business and its impact on the domestic economy. Rules of multinational corporations, institutional structure and economic theories, and environmental constraints. Emphasis on regional and ethical issues in the operation of multinational corporations and strategic issues in international business. Lecture 3 hours, 3 hours credit

MGT6233 Business Strategies/E-Commerce
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Overview of E-Commerce from a business perspective. Topics covered: origin and growth of E-Commerce. Electronic payment systems, how E-Commerce business practices differ from traditional business practices, exploration of current e-business, international aspects and impact from E-commerce, deployment of an e-business strategy on an existing company and development of a new e-business or DOT COM company. Lecture 3 hours, 3 hours credit

MKT6023 E-Market and Global Economy
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Students will explore the current trends in e-business marketing and communications and the use of the Internet as a new business venture versus a new medium for the communication strategy. Insight into online consumer behavior, Internet branding versus outernet branding and business-to-business marketing will also be explored. The Impact the boundary less Internet has had on the global economy will be integrated into the course. Lecture 3 hours, 3 hours credit