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SSUD13-301: Simulation Project

Description

In this capstone, you run a construction company business simulation. Working as a team, you will manage all aspects of the company’s business. This will allow you to understand the nature of the real estate and construction industries and gain insights into how companies need to be structured and managed to run successful projects. You will be introduced to bidding for projects, marketing the business, selecting new staff, management and reorganisation of the business, the importance of cash flow, project management, company organisation, and a host of other tasks and skills. This simulation is an ideal capstone for all disciplines within real estate, planning and construction. It will enhance your interpersonal, management and technical skills, and give you a sound understanding of how a business operates.

Subject details

Type: Undergraduate Subject
Code: SSUD13-301
EFTSL: 0.125
Faculty: Faculty of Society and Design
Semesters offered:
  • January 2024 [Non-Standard Offering]
  • May 2024 [Non-Standard Offering]
  • September 2024 [Non-Standard Offering]
  • January 2025 [Non-Standard Offering]
Credit: 10
Study areas:
  • Construction, Property, and Planning
Subject fees:
  • Commencing in 2024: $4,260.00
  • Commencing in 2025: $4,460.00
  • Commencing in 2024: $5,730.00
  • Commencing in 2025: $5,990.00

Learning outcomes

  1. Apply the skills and knowledge cumulatively acquired throughout degree to a company, and its business practices.
  2. Work efficiently and effectively in a multi-disciplinary team, while developing skills in terms of interaction, negotiation and decision-making.
  3. Analyse complex problems and tasks and devise and implement strategies to make the company successful.
  4. Manage the bidding process for projects, the cash flow from projects and undertake relevant human resource tasks related to the projects.
  5. Display an understanding of the need to manage projects so that they are completed within the planned duration and budget.
  6. Recognise the importance of tendering strategy in ensuring profitability.
  7. Develop an initial plan of action with clear objectives for the company, based on its current position and its strategy for the future, including the requested move to a different sector of the industry.
  8. Compile a final report on the progress and success of the company, reflecting on learnings.

Enrolment requirements

Requisites:

Nil

Restrictions: This subject is not available to
  • Study Abroad Students

Students must be in the final semester of their program to enrol in this subject.

This subject is not available as a general elective. To be eligible for enrolment, the subject must be specified in the students’ program structure.

Subject dates

  • Non-Standard Offering
    Enrolment opens: 12/11/2023
    Semester start: 15/01/2024
    Subject start: 15/01/2024
    Cancellation 1: 30/01/2024
    Cancellation 2: 03/02/2024
    Last enrolment: 28/01/2024
    Withdraw - Financial: 14/02/2024
    Withdraw - Academic: 03/03/2024
    Teaching census: 13/02/2024
  • Non-Standard Offering
    Enrolment opens: 17/03/2024
    Semester start: 13/05/2024
    Subject start: 13/05/2024
    Cancellation 1: 28/05/2024
    Cancellation 2: 01/06/2024
    Last enrolment: 26/05/2024
    Withdraw - Financial: 12/06/2024
    Withdraw - Academic: 30/06/2024
    Teaching census: 11/06/2024
  • Non-Standard Offering
    Enrolment opens: 14/07/2024
    Semester start: 09/09/2024
    Subject start: 09/09/2024
    Cancellation 1: 23/09/2024
    Cancellation 2: 30/09/2024
    Last enrolment: 22/09/2024
    Withdraw - Financial: 05/10/2024
    Withdraw - Academic: 26/10/2024
    Teaching census: 04/10/2024
  • Non-Standard Offering
    Enrolment opens: 10/11/2024
    Semester start: 20/01/2025
    Subject start: 20/01/2025
    Cancellation 1: 05/02/2025
    Cancellation 2: 09/02/2025
    Last enrolment: 03/02/2025
    Withdraw - Financial: 21/02/2025
    Withdraw - Academic: 13/03/2025
    Teaching census: 20/02/2025
Non-Standard Offering
Enrolment opens: 12/11/2023
Semester start: 15/01/2024
Subject start: 15/01/2024
Cancellation 1: 30/01/2024
Cancellation 2: 03/02/2024
Last enrolment: 28/01/2024
Withdraw - Financial: 14/02/2024
Withdraw - Academic: 03/03/2024
Teaching census: 13/02/2024