Course Title: Managing for Sustainability

Part A: Course Overview

Course Title: Managing for Sustainability

Credit Points: 12.00

Terms

Course Code	Campus	Career	School	Learning Mode	Teaching Period(s)
BUIL1229	City Campus	Undergraduate	325H Property, Construction & Project Management	Face-to-Face	Sem 2 2010, Sem 2 2011, Sem 2 2013, Sem 2 2014, Sem 1 2015, Sem 2 2015, Sem 1 2016, Sem 2 2016, Sem 1 2017, Sem 2 2017, Sem 1 2018, Sem 2 2018, Sem 1 2019, Sem 2 2019, Sem 1 2020, Sem 2 2020, Sem 1 2021, Sem 2 2021, Sem 1 2022, Sem 2 2022, Sem 1 2023, Sem 2 2023, Sem 1 2024
BUIL1235	Singapore Inst of Management	Undergraduate	325H Property, Construction & Project Management	Face-to-Face	Offsh3 13, Offsh1 14, Offsh3 14, Offsh1 15, Offsh3 15, Offsh3 16, Offsh3 17, Offsh3 18, Offsh3 19, Offsh3 20, Offsh3 21, Offsh3 22, Offsh3 23
BUIL1274	SHAPE, VTC	Undergraduate	325H Property, Construction & Project Management	Face-to-Face	Offsh3 13, Offsh3 14, Offsh3 15, Offsh3 16

Flexible Terms

Course Code	Campus	Career	School	Learning Mode	Teaching Period(s)
BUIL1274	SHAPE, VTC	Undergraduate	325H Property, Construction & Project Management	Face-to-Face	OFFSep2018 (SE2)
BUIL1274	SHAPE, VTC	Undergraduate	325H Property, Construction & Project Management	Face-to-Face	OFFSep2019 (All)
BUIL1274	SHAPE, VTC	Undergraduate	325H Property, Construction & Project Management	Face-to-Face	OFFSep2020 (All)
BUIL1274	SHAPE, VTC	Undergraduate	325H Property, Construction & Project Management	Face-to-Face	OFFSep2021 (SE2F), OFFSep2021 (SE2P)
BUIL1274	SHAPE, VTC	Undergraduate	325H Property, Construction & Project Management	Face-to-Face	OFFSep2022 (All)
BUIL1274	SHAPE, VTC	Undergraduate	325H Property, Construction & Project Management	Face-to-Face	OFFSep2023 (All)

Course Coordinator: Sarah Holdsworth

Course Coordinator Phone: +61 3 9925 9929

Course Coordinator Email: sarah.holdsworth@rmit.edu.au

Course Coordinator Location: 08.08.65

Course Coordinator Availability: Wednesday 12.00pm - 2.00pm

Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

None

Course Description

Sustainability involves using resources to meet human needs in ways that minimise environmental harm so that our needs can be met in the future. The notion of sustainability is the subject of intense debate. In this course you will be exposed to different views on the sustainability debate in relation to:
• the environment
• industry
• economic issues and triple bottom line
• sustainable management

Managing for sustainability includes examination of ethics and ethical behaviour, managing staff for longevity within the organisation and sustainability in professional activity.
 

Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development

Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)

In this course you will develop the following program learning outcomes

•  PLO1: Determine and apply knowledge of complex construction management theory to your professional practice and/or further study
•  PLO2: Professionally communicate to a range of audiences, demonstrating in depth knowledge of the discipline and of the needs of diverse construction management stakeholders
•  PLO3: Apply logical, critical and creative thinking to analyse, synthesise and apply theoretical knowledge, and technical skills, to formulate evidenced based solutions to industry problems or issues
•  PLO4: Utilise appropriate methods and techniques to design and /or execute research based or professionally focused construction management projects, demonstrating capacity for independent and collaborative learning, addressing real world industry issues
•  PLO5: Collaborate effectively with others and demonstrate intellectual independence and autonomy to solve problems and/or address industry issues and imperatives
•  PLO6: Critically examine and reflect on the profession, in local and/or global contexts, and question accepted interpretations and decision making

Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs)

Upon successful completion of this course you will be able to:

1. CLO1: Critically evaluate and communicate different views on sustainable management practice
2. CLO2: Identify, discuss and critically reflect on professional practice strategies that support sustainable development
3. CLO3: Critique and apply concepts of sustainable management practices to your chosen profession (Construction and Project Management, Property and Valuation)
4. CLO4: Analyse and synthesise theoretical concepts and apply these to address professional practice scenarios

 

Overview of Learning Activities

RMIT will provide you with resources and tools for learning in this course through our online systems. Your learning in this course will be developed through a variety of classroom activities that will include face to face lectures and workshops.

Overview of Learning Resources

RMIT will provide you with resources and tools for learning in this course through our online systems. 

There are services available to support your learning through the University Library. The Library provides guides on academic referencing and subject specialist help as well as a range of study support services. For further information, please visit the Library page on the RMIT University website and the myRMIT student portal.

Overview of Assessment

You will be assessed on how well you meet the course learning outcomes and on your development against the program learning outcomes. Assessment includes the following: 

City Campus 

• Quizzes 30%, CLOs 1,2,3,4 
• Report 25%, CLOs 1,2,3,4 
• Research Project 45%, CLOs 1,2,3,4 

   

Singapore Campus 

• Quizzes 25%, CLOs 1,2,3 
• Report 25%, CLOs 1,2,3 
• Research Project 30%, CLOs 1,2,3,4 
• Quizzes 20%, CLOs 1,2,3 

     

Hong Kong Campus 

• Quizzes 25%, CLOs 1,2,3,4
• Report 25%, CLOs 1,2,3,4
• Research Project 30%, CLOs 1,2,3,4
• Test 20%, CLOs 1,2,3,4 

Feedback will be given on all assessment tasks.

Equitable Learning Services

Equitable Learning Services (ELS) provide support and equal opportunities for students with a disability, long-term illness and/or mental health condition and primary carers of individuals with a disability. You can contact the ELS if you would like to find out more: https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/support-and-facilities/student-support/equitable-learning-services. You can also contact the course coordinator or the program coordinator if you would like to find out more. 

An assessment charter (http://mams.rmit.edu.au/kh6a3ly2wi2h1.pdf) summarises your responsibilities as an RMIT student as well as those of your teaching staff. 

Your course assessment conforms to RMIT assessment principles, regulations, policies and procedures which are described and referenced in a single document: http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=ln1kd66y87rc.