subject: Its Era Of Distance Learning Mba [print this page] The concept of construction planning and control; planning and control techniques barchart, CPM, PERT,
line of balance, multiple activity chart; computer based planning and control; applications of work study, risk
management. Theory of decision making. Proposal inputs such as risk assessment, cost and benefit estimation
and feasibility studies are examined.
Contract Management and Law (10 units)
The course considers the management and contractual responsibilities of construction managers and
organisations from the establishment of a project team and the instigation of a contract. Principles of
administration of construction contracts; formation of construction contracts and subcontracts; contract
administration of different phases of construction projects; options for project delivery; subcontracting; analysis
of selected contracts; contract disputes, arbitration, mediation, litigation; contract claims; risk allocation in
construction contracts; international contracting.
Resource Planning and Management (10 units)
This course covers the different elements of the planning process of construction projects. The relationships
between the planning process, site establishment and construction methods are covered. It also introduces
the student to the processes of cost planning and control during the different phases of construction. Particular
emphasis is placed upon planning techniques online mba, cost control tools and the effect the client, design team and type
of contract has on the planning process.
Construction Project Finance (10 units)
An introduction to financial accounting; the measurement of business income and statement of financial
position; the relevance of cost accounting in managerial decision-making; the theory and practice of costing
systems and budgeting techniques; methods of financial analysis and project evaluation, such as break-even
analysis and capital budgeting techniques.
Safety Management in Construction (10 units)
This course aims to equip candidates with a thorough knowledge of selected managerial policies and activities
applicable to the construction industry. The skills obtained from this course will assist candidates to employ
effective safety programs and procedures into construction projects to mitigate health and safety incidents.
Advanced Building Services (10 units)
The major objective of this course is to provide a learning experience for engineering/construction professionals
in the key issues and concepts of planning and operating in the international environment. Topics covered
include globalisation; strategies for international construction/engineering marketing; human and cultural issues;
joint ventures and strategic alliances; legal issues and resolving disputes; and skill development in the context
of international management.
The course deals with the practical implementation of project decisions based on the assessment of risk. The
course aims to provide candidates with the necessary skills to make better decisions regarding the analysis and
management of risk in construction projects. The course information acts as a guide for practitioners managing
real projects. Topics include risk environment, understanding the human aspects to risk assessment, dealing
with uncertainty, quantitative methods for risk management and qualitative assessment for risk management.
Post Admission Process
The admission form will be examined by the admission
office Allama Iqbal Open University after receipt of merit list.
Admission office will process your application form and allot
you roll numbers and registration numbers. After about three
months you will be sent study material. In case you do not
receive any intimation after 90 days of sending of your
admission form you are advised to contact Post Graduate
Admission Section Bock No. 4, AIOU, Islamabad or the nearest
Regional office of the Allama Iqbal Open University.
The study period for autumn semester starts from
st December of each year and continues till May next year.
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Similarly the study period for the admissions announced for
spring semester on 1st February every year starts from 1st June of
the same year and continues till November of the same year. The
mailing for autumn semester is completed by the end of
November and for spring semester by the end of May, each year.
and they are yet to qualify the courses of this semester. Thus they
cannot understand the very reason for enrolment in the next
semester. The reason is that the university has to arrange your
studies for the next semester in time. If it waits for declaration of
results of one semester before starting the next semester,
commencement of next semester would be delayed by three to
four months. Adding this delay up to four semesters the
university will not be in a position to complete your program in
the minimum prescribed limit of two years and it may be
extended up to four years. This is why the university asks for
admission in the next semester before conclusion of earlier
