Modules

Due to Covid-19 restrictions, learning and teaching activities on campus as described in the module descriptors are currently restricted. Learning and teaching will be enabled through a mixture of scheduled online activity where you will be able to engage with your tutor and classmates in real-time and unscheduled guided activity where you will be required to complete activities and tasks at a time which best suits you. Teaching will take place on campus, wherever possible, and where this is safe to happen.

Definitive information on module delivery during 2020/21 will be provided on Module Moodle Sites. For specific enquiries please contact the module leaders directly.

Core Module Information
Module title:	Construction Financial Management (GA)
SCQF level:	08:
SCQF credit value:	20.00
ECTS credit value:	10
Module code:	BSV08403
Module leader:	Andrew Smith
School	School of Engineering and the Built Environment
Subject area group:	Building and Surveying

Prerequisites

N/A

Description of module content:

In this module, you will learn about aspects of applied economics and government policy in the built environment sector; economic trends in the construction industry; taxation and construction and company insolvency.
You will also learn about the development appraisal process, detailed development appraisal, residual valuation, financial evaluation and sensitivity analysis.

Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module, you will be able to:

LO1: demonstrate knowledge of the influence of the economy on the construction sector and the economic trends in the industry.
LO2: demonstrate knowledge of the economics of development.
LO3: compare the different techniques available for the analysis of risk and uncertainty in the development process.
LO4: demonstrate knowledge, understanding and application of the relevant provisions for capital taxation and allowances on construction projects and development.
LO5: demonstrate knowledge of construction insolvency.

Full Details of Teaching and Assessment

2021/2, Trimester 1, FACE-TO-FACE,
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Occurrence:	001
Primary mode of delivery:	FACE-TO-FACE
Location of delivery:	MERCHISTON
Partner:
Member of staff responsible for delivering module:	Andrew Smith
Module Organiser:

Learning, Teaching and Assessment (LTA) Approach:

This shall comprise a lecture of up to 2 hours with a linked 1-hour tutorial/seminar, held twice per day over a consecutive five day period. The face-to-face teaching delivered in Week 1 shall be supported by independent guided study and underpinned with work-based learning when back in the office completing the assessments specified for the module (Weeks 2-15).

A module guide is issued in week one that outlines the topics and core references. Scope is built in for questions / issue prompts for student response allowing for discussion. Each lecture is also supported by tutorial / seminar session. The student input ranges from individual exercise to group tasks with defined output and expectation of presenting to tutor or peers. Specialist lectures are included in the programme.

Formative Assessment:

The provision of formative feedback is a key component of the LTA approach underpinning this module. Formative feedback opportunities are built into each tutorial where you will be encouraged to engage with and reflect upon module themes via a series of different learning tasks. These provide opportunities for the module tutor to help with your understanding and interpretation of module topics. This formative feedback is delivered in class time in response to student contributions both individually and collectively. Formative feedback arises via the discussion and analysis of tutorial questions, practical examples/cases and associated reflection on a range of learning tasks.

Summative Assessment:

The module is assessed by one component, a portfolio of coursework including a poster and professional reports on two topics, for example one to demonstrate a fundamental appreciation of current economic policy as it will influence the construction industry and development activity, and a professional report to demonstrate your understanding of development appraisal techniques and sensitivity analysis.

Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activity	Learning & Teaching Activity	NESH (Study Hours)
Face To Face	Lecture	24
Face To Face	Tutorial	12
Other	Work based learning	66
Independent Learning	Guided independent study	98
	Total Study Hours	200
	Expected Total Study Hours for Module	200

Assessment
Type of Assessment	Weighting %	LOs covered	Week due	Length in Hours/Words
Portfolio	100	1-6	12	HOURS= 0, WORDS= 4000
Component 1 subtotal:	100
Component 2 subtotal:	0
Module subtotal:	100

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