Facility Management (Masters)

Subject 702-658 (2008)

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Credit Points: 12.500
Level: Graduate/Postgraduate
Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2008:

Semester 2, - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period not applicable
Assessment Period End not applicable
Last date to Self-Enrol not applicable
Census Date not applicable
Last date to Withdraw without fail not applicable


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Time Commitment: Contact Hours: Two hours of lectures and an average of one hour tutorial or seminar per week. Estimated total time commitment: 120 hours.
Total Time Commitment: Not available
Prerequisites: 702-353 Property 3 or 702-342 Architectural Design 3B or 702-316 Management of Construction 3 or equivalent.
Corequisites: None
Recommended Background Knowledge: None
Non Allowed Subjects: None
Core Participation Requirements:

For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Student Support and Engagement Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Overview, Learning Outcomes, Assessment and Generic Skills sections of this entry.

It is University policy to take all reasonable steps to minimise the impact of disability upon academic study, and reasonable adjustments will be made to enhance a student's participation in the University's programs. Students who feel their disability may impact on meeting the requirements of this subject are encouraged to discuss this matter with a Faculty Student Adviser and Student Equity and Disability Support: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/disability

Coordinator

Mr. Chris Heywood
Subject Overview: Financial analysis of capital works. Strategic planning and accommodation decisions. Terotechnology, life cycle costing and cost benefit analysis. Development leases and maintenance contract procedures.
Objectives:

On completion of this subject students should have the ability to:

  • place property ownership in the context of the investment environment;
  • understand the life cycle study for a significant part or element of a building and be able to carry out an analysis of a whole building;
  • understand the principles of depreciation, obsolescence and other ownership issues as they apply to new and existing buildings.
Assessment:

One three-hour examination (60%); Assignments totaling no more than 2000 words (40%); A minimum mark of 40% must be achieved in the examination in order to pass this subject.
Prescribed Texts: None
Recommended Texts: See study guide and reader.
Breadth Options:

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.
Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Generic Skills:

Generic skills obtained are:

  • communication;
  • analytical skills;
  • problem-solving skills.
Notes: Formerly available as 702-415/658 Building Economy and 702-415/658 Property Asset Management. Students who have completed 702-415/658 are not eligible to enrol in this subject.
Related Course(s): Master of Architecture(by Coursework)
Master of Construction Management
Master of Planning and Design (Coursework)
Master of Property
Master of Property and Construction (by coursework)

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