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Postgraduate CUR-MAA504-2019

Architectural Professional Practice 2

Expose yourself to the way things work in the world of professional architecture.Read over construction contracts, legalese and agreements. Learn how to negotiate conditions of engagement and fee estimates. Develop your own business plan.

From

$2,853 $3,103

Your upfront cost: $0

International student?

Duration

13 weeks

Study method

100% online

Available loans

  • FEE-HELP

Assessments

100% online

Prior study

Not required

Study terms

  • 25 Nov 2019
  • 01 Jun 2020
  • 30 Nov 2020
Curtin University

Start your career with Curtin’s globally recognised courses and extensive industry connections. Through OUA, our online courses offer an interactive and collaborative learning experience that gets you the same degree as if you studied on campus. Curtin is a global university with a vibrant culture of innovation and collaboration and is ranked in the top one per cent of universities worldwide.

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Times Higher Education Ranking

  • 2019
  • 2020

Subject details

What you'll learn

At the completion of this subject students will be able to:

  1. evaluate options related to legal and contractual issues relevant to contemporary professional practice in the discipline.
  2. assess the management and marketing practices in a range of industry settings
  3. construct a business plan that considers management and marketing in architectural practice.
Topics covered
    • Introduction to the law and the management of an architectural practice
    • Establishing a practice and assessing the costs
    • Managing a business and managing a workplace
    • Marketing architectural services and client / architect relations
    • Financial management and estimating a fee
    • Legal systems and employment law
    • Business structures
    • Common law, tort and promises
    • Elements of construction contracts
  • Study resources

    • Instructional methods

      • Audio/Video conferencing
      • Discussion forum/Discussion Board
      • Online assignment submission
      • Standard Media
      • Web links
    • Online materials

      • Resources and Links
      • Printable format materials
      • Online Assessment
      • Audio-Video streaming
Entry requirements

In order to enrol in this subject, you must be accepted into one of the following degrees:

Core
  • CUR-MAA-MAS-2019
Elective
  • OUA-PSU-GCE-2019
  • GRF-ART-DIP-2019
  • UNE-PRO-GCE-2019

Special requirements

  • OtherDetails -

    Access to hardware: webcam, speakers and microphone

Description

The law, contracts and agreements as they relate to the practice of architecture, conditions of engagement, professional fees, management of commissions and an understanding of the principles of successful management in architectural offices and organisations including financial management, risks, marketing, workplace relations and quality assurance. This subject also incorporates a fieldwork component.

Please Note: If it’s your first time studying a Curtin University subject you’ll need to complete their compulsory ‘Academic Integrity Program’. It only takes two hours to complete online, and provides you with vital information about studying with Curtin University. The Academic Integrity Program is compulsory, so if it’s not completed your subject grades will be withheld.

Find out more about the Academic Integrity module.

Assessments

  • Portfolio (50%)
  • Presentation (50%)
Textbooks


Textbooks are not required.

Textbook information is pending.

Related degrees

postgraduate CUR-MAA-MAS-2019

Master of Architecture

postgraduate OUA-PSU-GCE-2019

Postgraduate Single Subjects

postgraduate UNE-PRO-GCE-2019

Graduate Certificate in Professional Practice

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