Professional Management

Undergraduate | 2026

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Mode
Mode
Your studies will be on-campus, and may include some online delivery
On campus
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Area/Catalogue
ARCH 4021
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Course ID
205252
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Campus
Online
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
School of Arch and Built Env
Course coordinator
Course coordinator
Darren Fong
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Course level
4
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
The fee you pay will depend on the number and type of courses you study.
No
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University-wide elective course
No
Single course enrollment
Single course enrolment
No

Course overview

This course will expand students' understanding of professional design practice and to support their transition into practice. Students will develop advanced knowledge of practice theory, professionalisation and interdisciplinary practice. Students will develop advanced skills in contract administration, preparing a portfolio, verbal presentation techniques, documenting achievements, generating work, identifying expertise, marketplace positioning, developing business plan, promoting professional practice, registrations of interest, and competition briefs.

Course learning outcomes

  • Evaluate the work place expectations and future directions of the design profession
  • Apply professional design skills to diverse design project briefs
  • Produce and present professional communication documents, project brief analysis and project administration.

Availability

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Census date
Fri 04/09/2026
Enrol by date
Enrol by date
Fri 21/08/2026
Last day to W
Last day to W
Fri 18/09/2026
Last day to WF
Last day to WF
Fri 16/10/2026

Class details

Online

Class number
Class number 58465
Section
Section SE01
Size
Size 50
Available
Available 35
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
4 Aug - 8 Sep Tuesday 10:10am - 1pm Online MyUni, Online

Prerequisite(s)

N/A

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

  • Must not have completed ARCH4016 Professional Management at the University of South Australia

Assumed knowledge

N/A

Textbook(s)

N/A

Inherent requirements

N/A

Other resources

N/A

Assessment

N/A

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