Includes study of various methods of decision analysis. Topics including critical path and PERT scheduling, value engineering, quality control and assurance, trades integration and computer software applications to scheduling. Planning, scheduling, controlling, economic analysis, quality control and customer satisfaction are stressed in this course. Emphasis is on identification, specification and installation of appropriate computer technology and subsequent need for direction, control and overall management of the information function. Equivalent to MBA 623.
Course uses case studies.
Equivalent to MBA 624. Considers human sensory capabilities, mobility, muscle strength, intellect, common skills and capacity for learning new skills, capacity for team or group effort and body dimensions. Marketing methods, proposal preparation, joint venture strategy, customer relations, performance evaluation, formal presentations, use of visual aids, job cost determinations, methodology portrayal, phase selection and marketing cost factors. Quality in design and planning is stressed as equally important to quality in the constructed project and quality in production of goods and services. Estimation techniques to evaluate professional technological costs of research and development, planning, design and construction.