The aims of the subject are:
(1) to develop a greater knowledge of the economic impact on the construction industry
(2) to develop a greater knowledge of Irish and Global affairs and their impact on the construction industry
(3) to develop an understanding on the principles of insurance
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner should be able to:
LO1
scrutinise and reflect on the impact of micro and macro economics on the construction industry
LO2
have a critical awareness of both national and global current affairs
LO3
have a systematic understanding of Insurance (PI and House)
Pre-requisite learning
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
No recommendations listed
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module.
No incompatible modules listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Requirements
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed.
No requirements listed
Module Content & Assessment
Indicative Content
Micro and Macro Economics
(a) Supply and Demand
(b) Market Equilibrium
(c) GDP
(d) Inflation, Deflation and Indices
(e) Fiscal Policy
(f) Interest Rates and Monetary Policy
Irish Economy
(a) Irish Current Affairs
(b) Construction Industry Current Affairs
(c) Leaders within the construction industry
(d) Role of Construction within the Economy
Insurance
(a) House Insurance
(b) PI Insurance
Assessment Breakdown
%
Project
60.00%
End of Module Formal Examination
40.00%
No Continuous Assessment
Project
Assessment Type
Assessment Description
Outcome addressed
% of total
Assessment Date
Project
No Description
1,2,3
60.00
n/a
No Practical
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type
Assessment Description
Outcome addressed
% of total
Assessment Date
Formal Exam
No Description
1,2,3
40.00
End-of-Semester
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