ARCH6521 Professional Practice & Management
Target Students MArch
Course Term 1
Course Type Required
This course introduces final-year architectural students to the professional practice of architecture, exploring various career pathways within the field and beyond.
Students will examine regulatory control mechanisms affecting design development in Hong Kong, including the Town Planning Ordinance, Land Lease, Buildings Ordinance and its regulations, as well as relevant Codes of Practice, Design Manuals, and Practice Notes for Authorized Persons.
The course also covers Building Contracts and methods for resolving contractual disputes.
Professional ethics and standards of conduct will be discussed, providing students with a strong foundation in the responsibilities and moral principles essential to architectural practice.
In a separate session, students will explore career development pathways, gaining insights into working within architectural firms, taking on project management roles or establishing their own practices. This session also discuss opportunities in related fields such as real estate development, urban planning, construction management, and sustainability consultancy, broadening students’ professional horizons
