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. |
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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. |
Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases. |
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. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Assignment 1 25%, Assignment 2 10%, Examination 65%. This is by grade/mark assessment. |
Field of Education: | 40100 Architecture and Urban Environment (Narrow Grouping) | HECS Band (if applicable): | 2 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Informational | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| 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 | | |
Area
External | refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research. |
Central
External | refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area |
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