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Systems concepts and the context of engineering decisions. Engineering ethics. Mangement of people, projects and organisations in the construction industry.
This course aims to improve students’ skills in managing complex systems. Successful students will: (a) understand the essential elements of a system, the modelling of systems and how systems thinking adds value(b) be able to evaluate system quality and how sustainability relates to engineering(c) appreciate ethical responsibilities of professionals particularly with regard to health and safety(d) gain a deeper knowledge of the processes required for managing infrastructure projects through their life cycle including contract administration and human resource management(e) develop an ability to make informed business decisions regarding the operation of a construction company
For further information see Civil and Natural Resources Engineering Head of Department
Bossel, Hartmut; Modeling and simulation ; A.K. Peters ;, 1994.
Capra, Fritjof; The web of life : a new synthesis of mind and matter ; HarperCollins, 1996.
Senge, Peter M; The fifth discipline : the art and practice of the learning organization ; 1st ed.; Doubleday/Currency, 1990.
Domestic fee $486.00
International fee $2,300.00
* All fees are inclusive of NZ GST or any equivalent overseas tax, and do not include any programme level discount or additional course-related expenses.
For further information see Civil and Natural Resources Engineering .