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Design Management (ABPL90370)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
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Contact information
Semester 2
Overview
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Design Management has developed an increasingly important role within the construction industry since the development of new project acquisition methods from the 1990s onwards. These recognise the importance of the integration of the design and construction processes, the emergence of the project management profession as well as the more specialised role of architects and engineers. This industry role, to coordinate a team of people within a defined framework with agreed goals to achieve a desired design outcome, has evolved within various organisational settings such as architectural and engineering practices, project management consultancies and construction contracting companies. The organisation of the design effort to produce a set of deliverables that achieve the functional, financial and time requirements expected by the relevant key stakeholders is at the core of the design manager’s role. This subject will investigate these roles and responsibilities within the different organisational environments and throughout the project’s lifecycle. In addition, the unique stakeholder relationships and expectations of the design manager acting on behalf of the client, consultant or contractor will be explored and a design management plan developed for a contemporary commercial building project.
Intended learning outcomes
- Understand the role of Design Management within Architectural, Engineering and Construction (AEC) environments.
- Develop a knowledge of the expectations and responsibilities of Design Manager in different organisational environments.
- An ability to develop and prepare a Design Management Plan for a commercial building project.
Generic skills
Upon successful completion of this subject students will have had the opportunity to develop the following generic skills:
- Advanced analytical skills
- Research skills
- Communication skills
- Problem solving skills
- Team working skills.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Entry into the Melbourne School of Design or approval from the subject coordinator.
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Recommended background knowledge
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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ABPL90025 | Project Management in Practice | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
ABPL90028 | Project Management in Theory | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Additional details
- Assignment 1 – Preliminary design management plan and presentation (1000 words per student) and 20 minutes group presentation (group of 3) (equivalent to 1000 words) 30%, due in week 5
- Assignment 2 – Final design management plan (2500 word equivalent) due in week 11 - 50%; and 20 minutes group presentation in week 12 - 20%
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Blair Gardiner Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 3 hours per week, 36 hours total Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 24 July 2017 to 22 October 2017 Last self-enrol date 4 August 2017 Census date 31 August 2017 Last date to withdraw without fail 22 September 2017 Assessment period ends 17 November 2017 Semester 2 contact information
Time commitment details
170 hours
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
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This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Architecture Course Master of Architecture Specialisation (formal) Project Management Informal specialisation Project Management Informal specialisation Cost Management Informal specialisation Building Informal specialisation Corporate Management Informal specialisation Building Systems and Trade Specialties Informal specialisation Cost Management Informal specialisation Policy Informal specialisation Project Management Informal specialisation Policy Informal specialisation Building Informal specialisation Project Management Informal specialisation Research and Development Major 300 point Master of Architecture Major 200 point Master of Architecture Informal specialisation Building Informal specialisation Building Systems and Trade Specialties Informal specialisation Cost Management Informal specialisation Corporate Management - Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
Last updated: 3 November 2022