12569 (v.3) Architectural Management 521

Area:

Department of Architecture and Interior Architecture

Credits:

12.5

Contact Hours:

2.0

Lecture:

1 x 1 Hours Weekly

Tutorial:

1 x 1 Hours Weekly

Syllabus:

Provides an understanding of the principles of successful management in architectural/interior design offices and organisations. Human resources management, programming, cost planning, feasibility studies, financial management in design practices and quality assurance.

Unit Outcomes:

On successful completion of this unit, students will have- An understanding of the work environment they will likely encounter after graduation. An understanding of the challenges and rewards of running their own Architectural or Interior Design Practice. The skills required to successfully manage a small business. Knowledge of some legal aspects of establishing and running a small business.

Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information.

Unit References:

Stoney, A. and Pinder, P. (2002), Architectural Management 501, Architectural/ID Management 521 Teaching Notes. Bentley, Curtin University of Technology.

Unit Texts:

RAIA Professional Practice Advisory Notes, (2002), CDROM, The Royal Australian Institute of Architects, Melbourne, Australia. English, J. (2001), How to Organise and Operate a Small Business in Australia, 8th ed. Allen and Unwin, New South Wales.

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Assignment 1 25%, Assignment 2 10%, Examination 65%. This is by grade/mark assessment.

Year	Location	Period	Internal	Area External	Central External
2004	Bentley Campus	Semester 1	Y
2004	Bentley Campus	Semester 2	Y
2004	Lim Kok Wing Inst Malaysia	Semester 1	Y
2004	Raffles La Salle Intl S'pore	Quarter 1	Y