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Course Description
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Course Name
Introduction to Practice and Management
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Host University
Victoria University of Wellington
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Location
Wellington, New Zealand
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Area of Study
Architecture, Construction Management, Management Science
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Language Level
Taught In English
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Prerequisites
60 pts 200-level ARCI/BILD/INTA/LAND/SARC; Students must provide a portfolio of work for pre-approval before International Orientation and Enrolment week at Victoria University of Wellington. Students can only submit portfolios in a CD, PDF, website or proper booklet format. Printouts are strongly discouraged. The portfolio must be an accurate representation of the student?s skills set to date.
Course Level Recommendations
Upper
ISA offers course level recommendations in an effort to facilitate the determination of course levels by credential evaluators.We advice each institution to have their own credentials evaluator make the final decision regrading course levels.
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Credit Points
15 -
Recommended U.S. Semester Credits3 - 4
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Recommended U.S. Quarter Units4 - 6
Hours & Credits
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Overview
Management and procurement/development, examining the theories and ideas that underpin planning, organising, directing and controlling the use of resources over time. Topics include the principles of management, organisational development, basic finance, costing, development feasibility, valuation theory and quantitative analysis relevant to the construction industry.
Learning Objectives
Students who pass this course will be able to:
1 Exhibit an understanding of the components and dynamics of management and its place
in the architecture, construction, development industries and the financial sector;
together with an appreciation for the various people involved in the process of getting
things built, their roles, their responsibilities and their perspectives.
2 Identify and utilise key control mechanisms for meeting cost, quality, resourcing and time
objectives
3 Source and apply relevant codes, regulations and standards for planning, design,
construction, health, safety and use of built environments.
4 Demonstrate skills in business communication, management, leadership and teamwork
in a multidisciplinary contextAssessment
Project 1- 60%
Exam- 40%
Course Disclaimer
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