AC 6/6/2012
Item No. 4.81
UNIVERSITY OF MUMBAI
Revised Syllabus for the Master of
Architecture
Programme : M.Arch.
Course : Project Management
(As per Choice Based Credit Semester and Grading
System with effect from the academic year 2016–
2017)
Master of Architecture Degree in Project Management
Preamble
It is proposed to offer a regular M.Arch. post graduate course in Project Management of four
semesters duration open to students with B.Arch. / G.D. Arch/ B.E. (Civil) recognized
qualification. This course is designed to enhance the skills of architects, Engineers and others
interested or involved in the Project Management . The course will commence from academic year
2016
Main Themes of this course are as follows: -
Principles of Management with Advanced Research Techniques
Contract Regulation & Procedure
Project Monitoring & Scheduling
Human resources Management
Objectives of M.Arch (Project Management) course are as follows :-
1. To attain the fundamental understating of large –scale projects.
2. To study vital and sustainable Project Management concepts and programme..
3. To develop successful strategies for the implementation of Project Management
Techniques.
4. To judge the performance of projects and process.
5. To work successfully with community, public, private institution and individuals.
6. To develop research skills and enhance knowledge in the field in innovative ways.
SEMESTER 1
CORE SUBJECTS (THEORY)
Th - 01 Management Theories - Principles & Practices
Th - 02 Law - 1 : Legal Frame work for Construction
Th - 03 Project Planning & Scheduling, Monitoring & Control
STUDIO SUBJECTS
St-01 Construction Materials And its Management
St-02 Computer Application in Construction Management
ELECTIVES SUBJECTS (ANY TWO)
El -01 Elective - 1
El - 02 Elective - 2
SEMESTER 2
CORE SUBJECTS (THEORY)
Th -
04 Project Accounts and Economics
Th -
05 Law 2: Contract Management
Th -
06 Construction Equipment and Personnel Management
STUDIO SUBJECTS
St-03 Advanced Construction Methods and Techniques
St-04 Research Methods in Construction
ELECTIVES SUBJECTS (ANY TWO)
El - 05 Elective - 1
El - 06 Elective - 2
SEMESTER 3
CORE SUBJECTS (THEORY)
Th -
07 Project Appraisal and Finance Management
Th -
08 Construction Marketing Management
Th -
09 Managerial Decision Making
STUDIO SUBJECTS
St-05 Construction Management Studio
St-06 Dissertation Stage - I
El - 09 Elective - 1
El - 10 Elective - 2
SEMESTER 4
ELECTIVES SUBJECTS (ANY TWO)
El - 13 Elective - 1
El - 14 Elective - 2
STUDIO SUBJECTS
St- 07 Dissertation Stage - II
Master’s Degree in Architecture (Project Management)
S E M E S T E R - 1
Sr. no. Course title Teaching Scheme Examination Scheme
Lectur
e Studio Total Continuous
sessional
Assessment
(Internal) End
Examinatio
n Total
Marks Credits
CORE SUBJECTS (THEORY)
Th -
01 Management Theories -
Principles & Practices 4 - 4 50 50 100 4
Th -
02 Law - 1 : Legal Frame work for
Construction 4 4 50 50 100 4
Th -
03 Project Planning & Scheduling,
Monitoring & Control 4 4 50 50 100 4
STUDIO SUBJECTS
St-01 Construction Materials And its
Management - 4 4 50 50 100 4
St-02 Computer Application in
Construction Management - 4 4 50 50 100 4
ELECTIVES SUBJECTS (ANY TWO)
El -01 Elective - 1 - 3 3 50 50 100 3
El - 02 Elective - 2 3 3 50 50 100 3
TOTAL CREDITS 700 26
S E M E S T E R - 2
EXAM TO BE CONDUCTED BY UNIVERSITY
Sr. no. Course title Teaching Scheme Examination Scheme
Lectur
e Studio Total Continuous
sessional
Assessment
(Internal) End
Examinatio
n (External) Total
Marks Credits
CORE SUBJECTS (THEORY)
Th -
04 Project Accounts and
Economics 4 - 4 50 50 100 4
Th -
05 Law 2: Contract Management 4 - 4 50 50 100 4
Th -
06 Construction Equipment and
Personnel Management 4 - 4 50 50 100 4
STUDIO SUBJECTS
St-03 Advanced Construction
Methods and Techniques - 4 4 50 50 (VIVA) 100 4
St-04 Research Methods in
Construction - 4 4 50 50 (VIVA) 100 4
ELECTIVES SUBJECTS (ANY TWO)
El - 05 Elective - 1 - 3 3 50 100 3
El - 06 Elective - 2 - 3 3 50 100 3
TOTAL CREDITS 700 26
S E M E S T E R - 3
Sr. no. Course title Teaching
Scheme Examination Scheme
Lectur
e Studio Total Continuous
sessional
Assessment
(Internal) End
Examinatio
n Total
Marks Credits
CORE SUBJECTS (THEORY)
Th -
07 Project Appraisal and Finance
Management 4 - 4 50 50 100 4
Th -
08 Construction Marketing
Management 4 - 4 50 50 100 4
Th -
09 Managerial Decision Making 4 - 4 50 50 100 4
STUDIO SUBJECTS
St-05 Construction Management
Studio - 4 4 50 50 100 4
St-06 Dissertation Stage - I - 4 4 50 50 100 3
El - 09 Elective - 1 - 3 3 50 50 100 3
El - 10 Elective - 2 - 3 3 50 50 100 3
TOTAL CREDITS 700 26
S E M E S T E R - 4
EXAM TO BE CONDUCTED BY UNIVERSITY
Sr. no. Course title Teaching Scheme Examination Scheme
Lectur
e Studio Total Continuous
sessional
Assessment
(Internal) End
Examinatio
n (External) Total
Marks Credits
ELECTIVES SUBJECTS (ANY TWO)
El - 13 Elective - 1 3 - 3 50 100 3
El - 14 Elective - 2 3 - 3 50 100 3
STUDIO SUBJECTS
St- 07 Dissertation Stage - II 0 20 20 500 500(viva) 1000 20
TOTAL CREDITS 1200 26
SEMESTER 1
CORE SUBJECTS (THEORY)
Th - 01 Management Theories - Principles & Practices
Introduction to Management
What is Management? It’s Need ,Importance & Purpose, Evolution of Managements thoughts Different Schools/
approaches to Management: Behavioral, Quantitative, Systems, Contingency Approach
Construction Managemen t
Nature of Construction Industry, Role of Architects and Engineer, Special Characterti cs of Construction activity,
their Influence on Construction Managements, Development of Construction Management, Scope of Construction
Management Project Management, Contracts Managements functions of Construction Managements.
Projec t Manager
Managing projects vis ‐à‐ via Managing Routine activities, Quali ties of Project Manager, Selection of Project Manager,
Training for a Project Manager.
Management Planning
What is planning? Importance of Planning, Types of Planning, levels of Planning, Strategies, Policies, Procedure,
Rules etc. in the context of Planning.
Organizing
Organizing as a Management process, Principles of Organization, Different Struct ures of organizations such as line,
Line & Staff, Functional, Matrix or project Organization: Characteristics, Features, their Merits and Limitation,
Ownerships of Organization: Sole Proprietorship, Partnership, Private Ltd., Publi c Ltd. Introduction to Organizational
climate, Decision Making, Group Decision Making, Staffing: What is Staffing? Steps involved in Staffing, Recruitment,
Staffing, Performance Appraisal Development.
Leading
Leadership Characteristics, Entrepreneur, Leader An d Manger Distinguished, Motivation, Managing Conflicts,
Leadership Traits And Styles, Different Approaches To Leadership.
Communic ation Process
Types Of Communication, Communication Model, Feedback, Effective Commun ication, Listening skills
Controlling
Controlling as a Management function, Direct and Indirect Control, Elements of Control, Prerequisites for Effective
Control.
Th - 02 Law - 1 : Legal Frame work for Construction
Architects Act 1972 in India – Scope of work, Professional conduct, Scale of fees, etc.
Architect’s Professional liabilities and responsibilities. Architectural Competitions.
Registration and continuation of registration of COA.
Regulations, Conditions and requirements of qualification, equivalence etc. for
International practice in countries other than India like: USA, UK, Eu rope, Gulf countries, Asian countries etc.
An overview of various Acts relevant to the Architectural profession: Taxation laws
like IT, Service Tax, etc
.
An overview of various Acts relevant to the Architectural profession: like Indian
Contract Act, Envir onment related laws, etc
Th - 03 Project Planning & Scheduling, Monitoring & Control
Planning
Necessity of Planning, Types of Planning: Strategic & Tactical Planning , Long Range, Intermediate range, Short
Planning, Planning by Management level, level of details, Pre‐ tender, Intermediate range, Short Planning, Planning by
Management level, level of details, Pre‐ tender, Post- tender pre construction and detailed, construction
planning, Planning, Prerequisite of planning, data collection, method stateme nt, And work break down structure.
Planning & scheduling Tools
Bar charts, mile stone charts, Network Techniques: Brief Historical development, Basic elements of network, Event
activity, simple logics of network, AOL& AON network, their construction, probable errors in network, Analysis of
network, Critical event, critical activity, critical path and semi critical path, Non critical activity, float, types of floats.
Planning & Scheduling Tools
Single & Overlapping relationship: Start to start, Finish to start and finish to finish relationship, Practical applications of
network, Time Chainage charts, Line of Balance method, Scheduling with resource constraint, time constraint
Time cost tradeof f – simple & complex.
Preparing project plans, schedules & budgets, master networks
Project Monitoring
Progress Reporting, Updating Plans, Review Meeting.
Schedule Control
Common Causes Of Schedule Delays, Concept of Productivity, Work Study Techniques, Methods Study and Work
Measurement, Measurement Productivity in Construction, Methods of Enhancing Productivity.
Cost Control
Cost codification, Earned Value Concepts, Variance Analysis, Alarm Reports, Control Measures, View Points of the Contra
ctor and Client.
Quality Managements & Control
Definition of Quality, Aspects of Quality, Quality Control and Assurance, Inspection and Audit For Quality,
Preparation of Manuals and Checklists.
Safety Managements
Types of Accidents on Construction Work Sites And Their Common Causes, Direct And Indirect Cost Of Accidents,
Occupational Health Hazards, General Precautions to be Followed For Avoiding Accident, Training For Safety.
Integrated Approach to Project Control
Project Management Information System, Computer Networking
St-01 Construction Materials And its Management
1. Modern Construction Material
Concrete: High Strength And High Performance Concrete, Fiber Reinfo rced Concrete, Metals: Alloy Steels Aluminum And
Its Products Composts: Plastics, Reinforced Polymer, FRP, Cellular Course. Non‐ Weathering Materials, Flooring And
Façade Materials, Construction Chemicals Smart & Intelligent Materials
2. Materials Management
Necessity And Importance, Objective And Functions Of Mater ials Management, Organization for Materials
Management
3. Materials Procurement
Classification & Codification Of Construction Materials. ABC Analysis, Economic Order Quality (EOQ), Purchase Functi
on, Vendor Rating, Vendor Analysis, Legal Aspects Of Purchase, Stores Management.
St-02 Computer Application in Construction Management
1. Office Applications
Use of Application Software such as Word Processors, Spreadsheets & Database
2. Estimating Softwares
Use of estimating Softwares
3. Project Management Softwares
Use of project Management Softwares
SEMESTER 2
CORE SUBJECTS (THEORY)
Th - 04 Project Accounts and Economics
Introduction
Introduction to Management Accounting, Concept of Control, Status, Role and Scope of the Management
Accounting, Relationship Between Management Accounting and Top‐Level Managements.
Accounting Mechanism
Accounting Mechanism & Accounting Practices In India. Preparing of Financial Statements, Account ing
Policies with Special References to Revenue Recognition Matching Expenses and Revenue & Depreciation
Accounting
Financial Statements And Their Analysis
Understanding of Financial Statements and Their Analysis, Like Balance Sheet, Profit & Loss Account ,
Ratio Analysis, Fund Flow Analysis, Statement of Changes In Financial Position.
Statutory Requirement
Statutory Requirements for Accounting and Auditing.
Accounting Types
Inflation Accounting, Creative Accounting, Social Accounting and Social Audit.
Corporate Reporting
Corporate Reporting Practices in India.
Th - 05 Law 2: Contract Management
Contract Management
Bid Cycle, Contract Conditions Interpretation By Parties To Contract, Obligation And Responsibilities Of The Parties,
Protection And Indemnification, Bonds And Insurance
Contract Administration
Inspection Of Work, Change Of Work, Rejected Work And Defic iencies, Deviations Extra Claim
And Their Management, Contract Disputes And Their Settlement , Project Closure
Office Management
Proper Record Keeping In Contract Administrating, Establishment Of Standard Procedure, Coordination Between
Various Agencies Involve, Providing Data For Interpretation Of Contract Clauses.
Th - 06 Construction Equipment and Personnel Management
Equipment Management:
Mechanization on construction projects, Sizing, and matc hing of equipmen t, Selection and Planning for equipment,
Estimating out put of an equipment, Owning, hiring, leasing of construction equipment, Equipment maintenance, Cost
of use of equipment, Life of equipment, Physical, Economic, & usefulness, Depreciation, Replacement of equipment
Human Resources Management
1. Importance Of Human Resources :
Sources Of Personnel Staffing & Recruitments: Job Analysis, Job Specification, Recruitments Tests, Selection &
Placement, Trai ning : Need For Training, Training Objectives, Strategies And Methods Training Assessment,
Performance Appraisal , Compensation, Basic Pay , Variable Pay, Merit Rating, Job Evaluation
2. Labour Issues
Labour: Definition Of Labour And Labour Welfare, Contract Labou r & Temporary Labour, Various Theories,
Historical Development, Agencies For Labour Welfare.
3. Industrial Relations
Strikes, Lockouts, Lay ‐Offs, Grievance Functions, Meaning, Grievance Redressal Procedures, Colle ctive
Bargaining, Trade Union s, Overview Of Statutory Measures For Labour Welfare.
STUDIO SUBJECTS
St-03 Advanced Construction Methods and Techniques
Conceptual Understanding of various large span structures, like Geodesic domes, hyperbolic parabolides, and free form shapes
etc. used for Airports, Stadia, Industrial buildings, public spaces etc. Construction details understanding, Service systems,
Structural Systems, Sequence of erection and facilitating maintenance of such structures. Identify specializ ed equipment
required for erection of such structures. Case study/ies of such structures and reporting.
Study of advance building materials like Special alloys of steel & other metals, glass, polymer, fabric, Various types of fin ishes
& treatments, Construction chemicals, specially manufactured items from manufacturers catalogues, etc. and specialized
equipment required for erection used in erection of structures mentioned in Block 1 above. Market survey and collection of
information about the materi als.
Conceptual Understanding of High rise buildings in normal and adverse conditions considering topography of the site, for
erection of such structures. Case study/ies of such structures and reporting. Water -logging, marine structures, et. Construction
details understanding, Service systems, Structural Systems, Sequence of erection and facilitating maintenance of such
structures. Identify specialized equipment required
Conceptual Understanding of Pre -fabrication in building construction. Concept of Modular co -ordination. Construction details
understanding, Service systems, Structural Systems, Sequence of erection and facilitating maintenance of such structures.
Essential process of manufacturing, handling of pre -fabricated components . Identify specialized equipment required for
erection of such structures. Case study/ies of such structures and reporting.
Research Methods in Construction
St-04 Methods of Research:
Interview Techniques: Questionnaires /Face to face Interviews / Internet surv ey. Designing a Questionnaire / Interview
schedule. Visual Techniques: Observations (participant / non -participant / direct), activity mapping, accession/erosion trace
observations, cognitive maps, etc. Content Analysis: Secondary data analysis: Understand ing the relative advantages,
disadvantages and application of various methods mentioned above
and choosing a method appropriate for a research to achieve its objectives.
Data Documentation and Analysis:
Understanding the nature of data collected and methods of analysis suitable for that data (graphical / numerical / descriptiv e).
Converting data into numeric al form for data analysis. Introduction to the Statistics Introduction to the simple statistical
methods of analyzing numerical data – frequencies / percentages, mean / median / mode, correlation, chi square test – inferring
from the data and interpreting the meaning of
those inferences. Use of MS Excel for statistical data analysis.
Presentation & Reporting:
Presentation of the Data: Techniques of presenting the numerical data – graphical (pie charts, bar charts, line graphs etc.),
tabulations, verbal qualitative data, architectural drawings / maps. Reporting the Research : Different sections of a researc h
report, technical writing and language (tense, voice, etc.), formatting of a report.
SEMESTER 3
CORE SUBJECTS (THEORY)
Th - 07 Project Appraisal and Finance Management
Project Formulation
What Is Project? Investment Opportunities Generation And Screening Of Project Ideas, Project Identification,
Project Rating, Prelimina ry Analysis, Market, Technical , Financial, Economic And Ecological –
Pre‐ Feasibility Report, Project Estimates And Techno‐ Economic Feasibility Report, Detailed Project Report, Different
Project Clearances.
Project Estimation Importance Of Estimation, Method Of Cost Estimating, Parameter Cost Estimating, Cost Capacity
Factor, Detailed Cost Estimation, Provision Of Escalation, Inflation Provision And Operation Of Contingency
Provisions
Project Costing
Project Cash Flows, Time Value Of Money, Cost Of Capital
Project Appraisal
NPV, BCC,IRR, ARR, Urgency, Pay Back Period, Assessment Of Various Methods Indian Practice
of Investment Appraisal As Followed By Institutions For Private Projects & For Government Projects, International P
ractice Of Appraisal Analysis Of Risk, Different Method , Selection Of Project And Risk, Analysis In Practice.
Working Capital Management
Policy For Working Capital, Estimating Working Capital Needs, Inventory Management, Accounts
Receivable, Credit And Cash Management, Managing Payments To Supplies And Outstanding
Working Capital Needs
Sources, Procedures, Practices In Construction Business
Capital Investment & Budgeting
Capital Investm ent Decisions, Techniques Of Capital Budgeting, Types Of Budgets, Procedure For
Master Budget, Key Factor, Budget Manual, New Approach To Budgeting, Cash Flow Forecasts.
Long Term Financing
Working Of Financial Institutes In India And Abroad, S elf Financing Stock Exchanges Types Of
Securities, Borrowings And Debentures
Relevant Laws
Laws Concerning Income Tax, Sales Tax, Professional Tax Turnover Tax, Etc.
Th - 08 Construction Marketing Management
Marketing environment:
impact of internal and external environment, socio -economic, demographic, political,
technological and legal environment, nature and impact of competition, marketing strategy
Basics of marketing:
features of mark eting of consumer goods, industrial products and services, product and
marketing, marketing organization structures, societal role of marketing
Marketing projects:
characteristics of construction projects, sources of information, pre -qualification documen ts,
bid preparation – estimating, provision for overheads and profit, bidding models, bidding
strategy, pre -bid meetings, negotiation, legal aspects, impact of joint ventures, collaborations
and alliances, impact of globalization and privatization, strateg ies for project export
Marketing real estate :
characteristics of real estate, demand and supply relationship, segmentation, product mix,
pricing strategies, advertising strategies, legal aspects
Marketing products for construction:
characteristics of construction materials and equipment, strategies for marketing of materials
and equipment for construction, demand surveys, advertising strategies, communication,
exhibitions and product demonstrations, pricing strategies, financing arrangements
STUDIO SUBJECTS
St-05 Construction Management Studio
An in -depth research and analysis of activities below to evaluate the progress of work:
a. Identify a project requiring use of prefabrication, modular coordinated elements.
b. Establish need & substantiate use of prefabrication, modular coordinated elements
c. Geography, local conditions and Climatic conditions.
d. Special design considerations for the devising a 3 dimensional module – grid.
e. Designing for Considerations of manufactur e, transport, handling, and specialized equipment and execution.
f. Case study/ies to substantiate the design philosophy,
g. Evolving Design Brief for the Project.
The final project work will include Architectural drawings & relevant details, case
study/i es, reports for the research/documentation for the project.
St-06 Dissertation Stage - I
Studio: The student will be guided in their work by their selected / appointed guides throughout the three courses to
produce an illustrative, written dissertation. The dissertation calls for a substantial impetus on the quality and quantity of
output, besides having a thrust on newer and more relevant areas of research / design and plan intervention / application
of planning, desig n and analytical tools and techniques. The choice of subject, formulation of Programme, Site
investigation and selection, and finally culmination in the concrete design demonstration shall depend upon many
factors such as student’s personal interest, circu mstances and abilities. A careful check shall be made to see that access
is available to relevant buildings and to appropriate libraries, record offices, laboratories and other technical resources.
Students are expected to complete the project, with critic al remarks and assessment from the counselor.
SEMESTER 4
STUDIO SUBJECTS
St- 07 Dissertation Stage - II
Student should carry out the preliminary literature survey and subsequently, identify the problem in broad terms
for Dissertation and finalize/ settle it in consultation with Guide/ Supervisor.
Pursuant to this, the student shall refer multiple literatures pertaining to the theme of the problem and
understand the problem and define the problem in the precise terms.
Student should attempt solution to the problem by analytical/simulation/experimental methods. The solution
shall be validated with proper justification. The students shall compile the report in standard
format.
Student should publ ish at least one paper based on the work in reputed International / National
Conference in which papers are blindly reviewed (desirably in Refereed Journal). More weightage
shall be given for the journal publication.
The work to be pursued as a part of th e dissertation shall be divided broadly in two parts, namely Dissertation
Stage I and Dissertation Stage II.
The topic of the Dissertation should be such that it is a value addition for the existing knowledge in the field and
has some worthwhile research input.