Postgraduate Certificate in Architectural Project Management

Summary

Ideal for Bachelor of Architectural Studies graduates and established building industry professionals wishing to retrain or upskill. This programme will teach you specialist skills in the growing field of architectural project management.

Programme overview

This programme is for those with a background in architecture, design and construction wishing to upskill or specialise in the area of architectural project management and to gain an understanding of developments in current practice.

Studying a PGCertAPM will prepare you for professional roles in the management of architectural projects.

You will learn about national and international architectural project management practice, and its alignment with designing and building for a sustainable future.

Some electives will provide the opportunity to develop project management plans including aspects of cost management, conflict management, communication, earned value management, leadership, negotiation, procurement, sponsorship and teamwork, while others broaden your degree by allowing you to pursue personal interests.

After completing the PGCertAPM, you will be a critically reflective practitioner with advanced knowledge and understanding in architectural project management. You will also be prepared for further postgraduate studies and able to apply your modern management, practical and technical skills to successfully deliver projects from inception to completion.

Programme structure

The PGCertAPM will take one semester to complete full-time, or two semesters to complete part-time.

You will need to complete the following:

ARCHGEN 704.

ARCHGEN 741.

Two courses selected from ARCHPRM 700-701, ARCHTECH 706, ARCHGEN 721–725, ARCHTECH 706, URBPLAN 721.

A student who has not completed ARCHPRM 304-305 or equivalent courses must complete ARCHPRM 700.

A student admitted to this programme must complete the University of Auckland Academic Integrity Course.

Assessment is based on 100% coursework consisting of individual and group assignments and presentations, with a combination of lectures, tutorials, seminars and self-directed study.

All courses in the PGCertAPM will apply a mix of formative and summative assessments including:

Verbal and written feedback from critique and presentations.

Graded assessment on written assignments.

Peer and self-assessments.

The PGCertAPM comprises a mix of teaching and delivery methods, including classroom-based lectures and peer presentations, experienced guest speakers from the architectural and building industry, office and site visits, group discussions and question and answer sessions.

This diverse mode of delivery will enable a broad combination of different learning approaches to meet individual students’ needs. Students will receive valuable exposure to relevant contemporary developments in thinking and practice, including first-hand experiences from industry projects and practice management professionals.