Master of Architecture/Master of Construction Management (MC-ARCHCM) // Attributes, outcomes and skills

Knowledge:

• A knowledge of design based on architectural history, theory and contemporary practice.
• A knowledge of current practice contexts, including environmental, technological, regulatory and project-delivery systems.
• A knowledge of research and design-research methodologies and methods including empirical and research methods drawn from the sciences and humanities relevant to the discipline of architecture.
• A high level of technical understanding of the design of buildings and associated construction processes and solutions.
• An understanding of a broad range of management theories, including their practical application in the delivery of construction projects that meet the client's cost, time, aesthetic, functional and operational requirements.
• An understanding of how projects are evaluated, structured and delivered in terms of risk allocations and contractual obligations.
• Ability to research, analyse, evaluate and discuss a wide range of construction technologies and management strategies applicable to the practice of construction management.
• An understanding of the principles and practices of managing, motivating and leading people who work in construction project teams.

Skills:

• Develop and evaluate a design concept that demonstrates the exercise of theoretical reflection, critical choice, imagination and professional responsibility, through the exploration, testing and refinement of different technical and aesthetic alternatives.
• Evaluate and research traditional and alternative construction methodologies and processes.
• Produce a design that demonstrates an appreciation of economic factors, environmental issues, social and cultural issues, building systems and materials.
• Generate design and contractual documentation that clearly conveys information to both specialist and non-specialist audiences and that enables a design project to be realised.
• Generate contractual and construction documentation for building projects in order to inform construction workers, managers, consultants and/or clients of their roles and responsibilities and project performance; avoid conflict, manage risk and monitor project progress.
• Plan and undertake construction-related activities associated with various building types and systems; synthesise complex information then plan, organise, lead and control a construction project to completion within cost, time and quality parameters.
• Avoid conflict, manage risk and monitor project progress.
• Technical skills to plan and undertake construction-related activities associated with various building types and systems.
• Synthesise complex information then plan, organise, lead and control a construction project to completion within cost, time and quality parameters.

Application of knowledge and skills:

• The ability to think strategically at different urban scales.
• The ability to think strategically and creatively in addressing key construction issues and/or undertaking construction activities.
• The ability to establish and evaluate requirements and priorities in new project situations and contexts.
• The ability to work individually and collaboratively to prepare and deliver a design project.
• The ability to work individually and collaboratively to establish and evaluate requirements and priorities in new project situations and effectively contribute to building planning and/or evaluation activities.
• The ability to prepare, structure, schedule, evaluate and deliver a substantial research project, design-research project, capstone experience and/or piece of scholarship.

• Effective written and verbal communication skills, and an ability to communicate complex ideas to a range of audiences
• Critical and analytical skills to identify and resolve complex problems
• Ability to learn and use appropriate technologies
• Effective organisational, time management and planning skills
• Ability to work collaboratively and productively in groups