The unit content focuses on the contemporary research principles and methodologies, the state of art of research activities and projects in construction management, and an introductory guide for conducting and disseminating research. Topics include the definition of research, research theories, types of research, research ethics and culture, methodological approaches, up-to-date research questions and themes, how to prepare a research project and how to undertake a critical literature review, data collection and analysis, and research process and communication. -- Course Website
Instructor: C Liu
Prerequisites: 3 level 3, 4, or 5 SR coded units