Construction Risk Management
UndergraduateCUR-CME4012018
Course information for 2018 intake
Study the history of risk and uncertainty in construction. Stake out solutions considering risk attitude, assessment, management, mitigation and allocation. Create real risk management documents and perform automatic risk simulations. Discuss ideas.
Enrolments for this course are closed, but you may have other options to start studying now. Book a consultation to learn more.
- Study method
- 100% online
- Assessments
- 100% online
- Entry requirements
- Part of a degree
- Duration
- -
- Loan available
- HECS-HELP and FEE-HELP available
Construction Risk Management
About this subject
At the completion of this subject students will be able to:
- apply the processes of project risk management to create authentic risk management documents
- use computer technology to perform risk simulations
- discuss and reflect upon risk management concepts.
- Introduction, Terminology and Perspective
- Risk and ISO31000
- The Nature of Risk and Risk Management
- Attitudes of Risk
- Critical Risk Factors
- Risk Assessment
- Risk Management
- Risk Mitigation
- Risk Allocation
- Contractual Risk
- Risk to Cost, Time and Quality
- Documenting Risk
An introduction to the history and concept of risk and uncertainty in construction projects. The processes of project risk management for construction projects using risk simulations.
Please Note: If it’s your first time studying a Curtin University subject you’ll need to complete their compulsory ‘Academic Integrity Program’. It only takes two hours to complete online, and provides you with vital information about studying with Curtin University. The Academic Integrity Program is compulsory, so if it’s not completed your subject grades will be withheld.
Find out more about the Academic Integrity module.
- Risk register report (50%)
- Case study (25%)
- Case study analysis (25%)
For textbook details check your university's handbook, website or learning management system (LMS).
Start your career with Curtin’s globally recognised courses and extensive industry connections. Through OUA, their online courses offer an interactive and collaborative learning experience that gets you the same degree as if you studied on campus. Curtin is a global university with a vibrant culture of innovation and collaboration and is ranked in the top one per cent of universities worldwide.
Learn more about Curtin University.
Explore Curtin courses.
- QS Ranking 2024:
- 14
- Times Higher Education Ranking 2024:
- 15
Entry requirements
To enrol in this subject, you must be admitted into a degree.
Others
Note: Level 4 subjects normally assume a moderate level of prior knowledge in the area, eg from completing all Level 3 subjects or relevant experience.
Additional requirements
No additional requirements
Study load
- 0.125 EFTSL
- This is in the range of 10 to 12 hours of study each week.
Equivalent full time study load (EFTSL) is one way to calculate your study load. One (1.0) EFTSL is equivalent to a full-time study load for one year.
Find out more information on Commonwealth Loans to understand what this means to your eligibility for financial support.