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QSB60203 Value Management

Taught by
Sr. Loo Seong King
Sr. Habizah Sheikh Ilmi

About this Module

Provide the history, background, theories, concepts and principles of value management
Introduces the idea of unnecessary cost and cost cutting exercise in cost planning and control stage
Concludes with a series of discussion on the problem and constraint in the implementation stage based on some significant case studies

Learning Outcome
1 VM in construction industry
2 VM approach in construction projects
3 VM practice: enhance value or cost cutting
4 Value, cost, function & worth
5 Unnecessary cost
6 Application of VM in cost planning & cost control
7 VM methodology: job plan
8 VM tools & techniques
9 VM team & participants
10 Problems & constraints in the implementation of VM

Assignment Components
Mid-term test 20%
Group assignment 30%
Final examination 50%

Group assignment
A group of student are required to prepare a case study of Value Management application in the construction industry. We have prepared a case study on a 4-storey college.

QSB4424/MGT60704 Project Management

Taught by
Mr. Leong Boon Tik

About this Module
Introduce the principle, technique and managerial issues which form the process of project management in a construction context
Make considerable reference to the activity in other fields of commercial and business activity

Learning Outcome
Construction project and organization structures and players
Introduction to PMBoK - construction extension
Construction project time management
Construction project cost management
Construction project quality management
Construction project scope management
Microsoft project
Construction project resources management
Construction project risk management
Construction project procurement management
Green construction project
Future trends in construction project management

Assessment Components
Assignment 1 20%
Assignment 2 30%
Final Exam 50%

Assignment 1
Utilise Microsoft Project to illustrate the knowledge on project scheduling, work breakdown structure and critical path method

Assignment 2
A group of student carry out a case study on a project. We act as the project manager engaged for the proposed project (a piece of freehold land beside Taylor's University) of a property developer. A presentation and report write up is used to present our finding and suggestion of this study. We are required to prepare:
a) Project Background
b) Project Justification - Development Economics
c) Project Quality Management
d) Project Risk Analysis
e) Project Summary

LAW63804/QBS4414 Construction Law

Taught by

Mr. Wong Chong Wei.

About this Module

Provide an understanding of the principles of construction laws and its applications.

The importance of adhering to the specific procedures and notices are emphasized.

The application of the law and the remedies available to the parties is also developed.

A systematic approach to analyze disputes and respective liabilities will be adopted by student.

Learning Outcomes

1 The general principles of contract law and formation of constructio ncontracts

2 The standard form of building contract

3 FIDIC forms of contract

4 Collateral contracts/ written documents

5 Law relating to payments

6 Remedies for breach of contract

7 Construction contractual claims

8 Dispute resolution methods

9 Construction statute: CIPAA 2012

10 Tort - negligence claims and issues in construction

11 Dispute avoidance and management

12 Awareness of CIDB construction law report

Assessment Components

Coursework 1 20%

Coursework 2 30%

Final examination 50%

Coursework 1

A form of seminar.

Each seminar group will be given approximately 10 minutes to present their topic.

The topic my group presented was 'Chapter 2: The Standard Form of Building Contract'.

After the presentation, we are required to ask two questions for discussion and Mr. Wong would ask questions to us.

Coursework 2

A group of student as as consultants assessing a contractor's application for contractual claims.

The problem my group assessed was extension of time.

We assessed the applications based on PAM, JKR and FIDIC (Red Book) and make a comparison between them.

QBS4924/DIS60103 Dissertation

Taught by
Dr. Myzatul Aishah Binti Haji Kamarazaly

About this Module

Submission of a substantial piece of independent research work which consist of recording and analysing of data of published material on the topic supplemented by opinion gathered through interviews or questionnaires
Negotiation of project title and specification with supervisor.

Learning Outcome

Data collection method
Writing research methodology chapter
Analysis and presentation of results
Writing conclusion and recommendation chapter
Structural and writing the dissertation
Viva-voce presentation

Assessment Components
Assessment 1 10%
Asessement 2 10%
Final report 60%
Second review 20%

QSB4224/QSB60303 Development Economics

Taught by
Ms. Tay Shir Men & Mr. Soon Lam Tatt

About this module

Introduce the development, roles and contribution of construction industry to national economy
Covers various techniques of development appraisal and source of finance available

Learning Outcome

1 Introduction to development economics
2 Property development process
3 Property investment economics
4 Development appraisals
5 Factors in property development
6 Market research
7 Cost benefit analysis
8 Development finance

Assessment Components
Mid-term test 20%
Assignment 30%
Final examination 50%

Assignment
A group of student act as cost consultant of a property developer engaged for a proposed project: a piece of freehold land measuring 10 acres 1 rood 10 pole beside Taylor's University Selangor. We are required to prepare a report which include:
a) Development composition
b) Financial appraisal
c) Cash flow
d) NPV calculation and comment
e) Comment on cash flow and viability of the project based on 'Build-then-Sell' concept

UCM60102U4 Community Service Initiative

Taught by
Ms. Tay Shir Men

Learning Outcome
Demonstrate collaborative work with community to work in a career that will make contributions to society

Assessment Components
1 Activity
1 Personal Journal
1 Group Oral Presentation

Commitments
14 weeks period - 2 credit hour module
1 hours lecture/week

Reflection
Throughout this event, I get to learn the challenges of operating and managing a wildlife facility. I was exposed to a wide range of experiences, people and situations that I would not usually encounter in my student life. I would definitely encourage people to participate in volunteer projects. Although there is no monetary gain, the satisfaction derived from helping out is a satisfactory feeling.

Lifelong Learning

Interpersonal Skills

RES60103 Research Methodology

Taught by
Ms. Myzatul Aishah Binti Kamarazaly

Learning Outcome
1. Introduction to Module and Research
2. Identification of a Research Area for Research Proposal
3. Development of Research Problems/ Questions/ Hypothsis
4. Resources Search
5. Development of Aims and Scope
6. Development of Research Design and Research Program
7. Writing of Proposal
8. Literature Search and Review
9. Techniques of Data Collection
10. Design and Development of Questionnaires and Interview Questions
11. Sampling

Assessment Components
1 Research Proposal
1 Literature Review
1 E-portfolio

Commitments
14 weeks period - 4 credit hour module
3 hours lecture/week
2 hour tutorial/week

Reflection
After complete the research proposal and literature review in this semester, I am able to seek information from a variety sources such as journals and library books, open to new ideas but also look for alternative ideas and solutions, have the capacity for self-directed learning especially time management and lastly present and express ideas clearly. Thanks to this Ms. Aishah, my supervisor Sr. Loo and this module! (: