This module will have a taught lecture and seminar format. Traditional and innovative approaches to strategic and operational practice and management of organisations and projects in the context of the architectural profession, and specifically with reference to the inter-relationships between archi-tects, co-professionals, clients, contractors and other stakeholders will be presented in lectures and analysed in seminars, with reference to both generic scenarios and situations based on the students' individual prior experience of professional practice.
Total Contact Hours: 15
Private Study Hours 135
Total Hours: 150
Main Assessment Methods
Written 3 hour examination (100%)
Reassessment methods
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See the library reading list for this module (Canterbury)
The intended subject specific learning outcomes.
On successfully completing the module students will be able to:
1 Demonstrate a systematic knowledge and understanding of the theories and practices of operational management applied in the architectural profession, potentially
preparing graduates for more specialised studies or research eg MBA or PhD programmes in management
2 Demonstrate rational and autonomous decision-making and leadership skills, to equip graduates for senior positions in established business organisations or independent
practice.
3 Demonstrate a systematic understanding of the range of services offered by architects and delivering those services in a manner prioritising the interests of the client and
other stakeholders (PC2).
4 Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the business priorities, required management processes and risks of running an architectural practice, to autonomously
resource, plan, implement and record project tasks to achieve stated goals, and the relationship between the practice of architecture and the UK construction industry
(PC4).
5 Demonstrate the skills necessary to plan project-related tasks, coordinate and engage in design team interaction, execute effective contract communication and
autonomously resolve construction-related challenges and disputes (PC5).
The above learning outcomes are cross-referenced where appropriate to the Architects Registration Board (ARB) and Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) criteria for Part 3 of UK architectural qualifications. A more detailed mapping of the ARB/RIBA sub-criteria is provided in a schedule of teaching and assessment and specifies these sub-criteria in two categories:
A) Criteria which must be met through the assessment of this module:
PC1.1, PC1.6, PC2.1, PC2.2, PC2.3, PC2.6, PC2.8, PC4.2, PC4.3, PC4.5, PC4.6, PC4.7, PC4.9, PC4.10, PC5.6, PC5.7, PC5.8, PC5.9, PC5.10
B) Criteria which the module addresses and which may be referenced in student submissions, but are principally assessed in other modules:
PC1.5, PC1.8, PC2.4, PC2.5, PC2.7, PC2.9, PC2.10, PC3.1, PC3.5, PC4.1, PC4.4
The intended generic learning outcomes.
On successfully completing the module students will be able to:
1 Demonstrate autonomous and original problem solving skills, professional judgment, and ability to take the initiative and make appropriate decisions in complex and
unpredictable circumstances.
2 An ability to argue rationally and to draw independent and autonomous conclusions based on a rigorous, analytical and critical approach to data, demonstration and
argument.
3 An ability to evaluate research and a variety of types of information and evidence critically.
4 Ability to produce reports which are clear, analytical and logical covering a range of technical issues and include appropriate illustrations.
5 Ability to reflect on project progress and develop original and appropriate enhancement strategies.
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