Course Title: Construction Specialisation

Part A: Course Overview

Course Title: Construction Specialisation

Credit Points: 12.00

Terms

Course Code	Campus	Career	School	Learning Mode	Teaching Period(s)
BUIL1264	City Campus	Undergraduate	325H Property, Construction & Project Management	Face-to-Face	Sem 2 2013, Sem 2 2014, Sem 2 2015, Sem 2 2016, Sem 2 2017, Sem 2 2018, Sem 2 2019, Sem 1 2020, Sem 2 2020, Sem 2 2021, Sem 2 2022, Sem 2 2023, Sem 2 2024
BUIL1265	Singapore Inst of Management	Undergraduate	325H Property, Construction & Project Management	Face-to-Face	Offsh3 14, Offsh1 15, Offsh3 15, Offsh1 16, Offsh3 16, Offsh1 17, Offsh3 17, Offsh1 18, Offsh3 18, Offsh1 19, Offsh3 19, Offsh1 20, Offsh3 20, Offsh1 21, Offsh3 21, Offsh1 22, Offsh1 23, Offsh3 23, Offsh1 24, Offsh1 25
BUIL1292	SHAPE, VTC	Undergraduate	325H Property, Construction & Project Management	Face-to-Face	Offsh2 15, Offsh2 16, Offsh1 17

Flexible Terms

Course Code	Campus	Career	School	Learning Mode	Teaching Period(s)
BUIL1292	SHAPE, VTC	Undergraduate	325H Property, Construction & Project Management	Face-to-Face	OFFSe12018 (SE2)
BUIL1292	SHAPE, VTC	Undergraduate	325H Property, Construction & Project Management	Face-to-Face	OFFJan2019 (SE2)
BUIL1292	SHAPE, VTC	Undergraduate	325H Property, Construction & Project Management	Face-to-Face	OFFJan2020 (All)
BUIL1292	SHAPE, VTC	Undergraduate	325H Property, Construction & Project Management	Face-to-Face	OFFJan2021 (All)
BUIL1292	SHAPE, VTC	Undergraduate	325H Property, Construction & Project Management	Face-to-Face	OFFJan2022 (All)
BUIL1292	SHAPE, VTC	Undergraduate	325H Property, Construction & Project Management	Face-to-Face	OFFJan2023 (All)
BUIL1292	SHAPE, VTC	Undergraduate	325H Property, Construction & Project Management	Face-to-Face	OFFJan2024 (All)
BUIL1292	SHAPE, VTC	Undergraduate	325H Property, Construction & Project Management	Face-to-Face	OFFJan2025 (All)

Course Coordinator: Dr Guillermo Aranda-Mena

Course Coordinator Phone: +61 3 9925 9512

Course Coordinator Email: guillermo.aranda-mena@rmit.edu.au

Course Coordinator Location: 08.08.75

Course Coordinator Availability: by email appointment

Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

None

Course Description

This course provides you with the opportunity to pursue an area of interest within the field of Construction Management. You will be provided with a choice of workshop themes and will be able to study an area of particular interest under the guidance of a specialist in your chosen field. You will be guided through the most current research and/or practice of your chosen area. The objectives of this course are to develop your skills and knowledge so that you will be able to: critically engage in current issues within the construction industry; undertake independent research within a specialised field in construction management; and contribute to professional discussions in construction management. Topics offered may vary between years, but may typically include:
• Advanced Quantity Surveying Practice
• Advanced Construction Management
• Sustainability in the Built Environment

Please note that if you take this course for a bachelor honours program, your overall mark in this course will be one of the course marks that will be used to calculate the weighted average mark (WAM) that will determine your award level. (This applies to students who commence enrolment in a bachelor honours program from 1 January 2016 onwards. See the WAM information web page for more information.)
 

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: Critique and apply discipline knowledge to within a specialised area in the field of Construction Management
2. CLO2: Undertake independent research within the field of construction management
3. CLO3: Critically analyse current issues within the construction industry
4. CLO4: Lead and contribute to professional discussions in your area of specialisation.

Overview of Learning Activities

You will be able to engage in a variety of lectures and smaller classes. Learning activities in this course will include class discussions, research, case based analyses.

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’s learning outcomes and on your development against the program learning outcomes.  Assessment includes the following: 

City Campus 

• 3D Modelling Project 10%, CLOs 1 & 2
• Group Project: Expression of Interest 40%, CLOs 1, 2 & 4
• Feasibility Study - Individual work 10%, CLOs 1, 3
• Integrated innovative solutions (Group assignment) - 40% CLOs 1, 2, 3 & 4

Singapore Campus 

• Class Activities 20%, CLOs 1,2,3,4
• Reflective Report 30%, CLOs 1,2,3,4
• Class Activities 20%, CLOs 1,2,3,4
• Reflective Report 30%, CLOs 1,2,3,4 

Hong Kong Campus 

• Class Activities 25%, CLOs 1,3
• Reflective Report 25%, CLOs 2,4
• Class Activities 25%, CLOs 2,4
• Reflective Report 25%, CLOs 1,3 

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.