Introduction to Construction Business Management

• • Introduction to economics for construction professionals
  • Elasticity of demand and supply
  • Cost and production for construction firms
  • Perfect competition market
  • Monopolistic competition and oligopoly markets
  • Government intervention in the market
  • Introduction to macroeconomics
  • Aggregate demand and aggregate supply
  • Monetary and fiscal policy
  • International macroeconomics

No eligibility requirements

Additional requirements

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Gain an understanding of the fundamental micro and macro-economics principles through a construction lens. Analyse how changes in market conditions and monetary policy can affect construction firms. Examine the unique characteristics and different types of markets and how they impact costs, revenues and pricing.

Investigate real-world scenarios and case studies. As part of your assessments, you’ll investigate the market characteristics of a construction firm with a major presence in Australia. You’ll learn to use real-time market data including market shares, profits and sales to analyse the firm’s position in the market. 

UniSA Online’s 10-week short courses give you the flexibility to upskill in a certain area, stay current with developments in your field, diversify your knowledge, or even explore a new direction in your career – without having to commit to the time and cost of a full university degree.

Delivered 100% online, you’ll be able to study where and when it suits you. Access online academic and student support seven days a week, fit study around work and life commitments, view learning resources 24/7, and log in to the interactive online environment anywhere, any time and on any device.

This is a first-year course from UniSA Online’s Construction Management degrees.

• Analysis (35%)
• Case Study (65%)