This course will focus on the management of international projects. Students will study issues that arise in managing international projects, such as the use of international standard forms, project charter, procurement strategies (including joint ventures), cultural differences, risk allocation, human resource issues and project finance.
Students are introduced to special considerations in the management of an international construction project including logistical and cultural implications. Other topics include market research, proposal preparation, and negotiation. The implications of cross-cultural differences on project success are studied.