The company as an open, dynamic system; its structure and processes as well as its functioning and impacts. The focus is on the foundation, the organization, the planning, the controlling and the management of a company. Complementary topics are human resource and knowledge management as well as development strategies.

Introduction into process cost theory. Detailed knowledge of cost estimation and controlling in the various project phases of the construction process. The topic will be dealt with from the perspective of the contractor or supplier (production cost) and the of the client, his architects and engineers (market price).

Selected topics related to the management of building projects, based on a process oriented life cycle approach. The thematic focal points are: the building system and its life cycle, processes and responsibilities, project organization, tendering and competition models, contract management, insurances, setting up operation and closing the project.

The teaching: Main areas of corporate managementThe practice: Dos and Don'ts of leadership workThe action: Development of one's own virtual enterprise, from the vision up to the presentation to capital investors. (as an exercise)

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Life cycle approach and life cycle costs in construction. Strategy, organisation and processes for operation, maintanance and alteration of single buildings and important real estate portfolios. Planning, design and constrcution in the existing building stock. Building data management.

Introduction in time-dependent behaviour of buildings and structural elements in operation. Teaching of basic knowledge concerning planning and executing maintenance as well as reconstructing structural works under operation.

The course gives a detailed introduction on various aspects of professional project management out of theory and practice. Established concepts and methods for project organization, planning, execution and evaluation are introduced and major challenges discussed. The course includes an introduction to specialized project management software as well as agile project management concepts.

Introduction to the genesis, life cycle and characteristics of projects. In depth considerations include the methods and tools for the preparation and evaluation, the organization, the integrated planning, the target oriented controlling and the closure of projects. Complementary topics are human relations management, team work, arbitration and mediation.

Basics of the general system theory, system analysis, system design and system dynamics. Introduction to systemic problem-solving with a methodological focus on cost effectiveness analysis, cost/benefit analysis and value analysis. The company as a dynamic system and its interaction with the environment, the micro economic value circle, financial accounting and financing.