This module will develop the learner's capacity to identify issues related to research within the construction/property sector and articulates ideas, insights, analysis, and best practice. It will equip learners with the necessary skills to undertake a dissertation module on an accredited Honours degree.

1. Develop a viable outline research plan
2. Select and appraise a suitable research topic and c ritically evaluate a body of literature
3. Prepare a research report, based on the chosen research topic.
4. Compile a data collection report which reflects and develops the research hypothesis and overall methodological strategy of the research report
5. Develop effective academic writing skills: principles of effective writing; organisation, structure, layout, style; Harvard Referencing Method

To develop the learners knowledge of the theoretical principles and practice of management applied to the built environment. On completion of the module, the learner will be able to appreciate the historical development of management principles, theory and practice within Ireland's built environment. Outline the role of planning and decision-making in the management of organisations with specific focus on built environment organisations, Recognise the steps in a strategic management process and appreciate current and emerging themes in management practice within the built environment.

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Appreciate the historical development of management principles, theory and practice within Ireland’ built environment.

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Examine the forces which influence the internal and external environments and how this impacts on organisation

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Outline the role of planning and decision making in the management of organisations with specific focus on built environment organisations.

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Evaluate styles of leadership and evaluate appropriate styles for varying situations including evaluating construction based situations and professional design / service based scenarios.

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Rationalise the relationship between organising and controlling and the subsequent achievement of outcomes including a comprehension of the main forces of the external environment and how they impacton organisations.

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Appraise the communication process, the barriers to effective communication and the approaches to overcoming these barriers.

7. Analyse the nature and dynamics of motivated behaviour.
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Appreciate the background to the development of Human Resource Management (HRM) and the modern role played by HRM in the functioning of organisations.

9. Recognise the steps in a strategic management process.
10. Appreciate current and emerging themes in management practice within the built environment.

The aim of this module is to develop the learners professional skills by maintaining a record of work activities and correlating these activities to a range of approved competencies.

1. Develop the skill of accurate and concise reporting of activities undertaken.
2. Understand the relationship between tasks untaken and the gaining of competencies.
3. Produce a database of competencies gained.
4. Monitor the range of skills achieved against the competency requirements of the programme.
5. Demonstrate the ability to reflectively analyse work undertaken.

The aim of the Capstone project is to enable the learner to rehearse collaborative practice skills fundamental to their construction profession. Implement the Capstone Project through a process of: applying theoretical knowledge through professional training, team working and experience to attain practical skills, also discerning the critical content of a project from its environmental context. The learner shall also Identify and evaluate courses of action in situations of uncertainty and under conditions of commercial pressure whilst analysing and reflecting on the outcomes of construction project decisions for future planning refinement.

1. Formulate and manage a clear, achievable project brief with appropriate objectives for appraisal of the projects success.
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Implement the Capstone Project through a process of:

applying theoretical knowledge through professional training, team working and experience to attain practical skills.

discerning the critical content of a project from its environmental context.

Identify and evaluate courses of action in situations of uncertainty and under conditions of commercial pressure.

analysing and reflect on the outcomes of construction project decisions for future planning refinement.