The syllabus for Master Degree in Architecture (Project Management) Program offered by the University of Mumbai on which the question paper is based is as follows:
First Semester
Sub: ‐ Principles of Management
1. Introduction to Management
What is Management? It’s Need ,Importance & Purpose, Evolution of Managements thought,
Different Schools/ approaches to Management: Behavioral, Quantitative, Systems, Contingency Approach
2. Construction Management
Nature of Construction Industry, Role of Architects and Engineer, Special Charactertics of
Construction activity, their Influence on Construction Managements, Development of
Construction Management, Scope of Construction Management Project Management,
Contracts Managements functions of Construction Managements.
3. Project Manager
Managing projects vis‐à‐via Managing Routine activities, Qualities of Project Manager, Selection of Project Manager, Training for a Project Manager.
4. Management Planning
What is planning? Importance of Planning, Types of Planning, levels of Planning, Strategies,
Policies, Procedure, Rules etc. in the context of Planning.
5. Organizing
Organizing as a Management process, Principles of Organization, Different Structures 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., Public Ltd. . Introduction to Organizational climate,
Decision Making, Group Decision Making, Staffing: What is Staffing? Steps involved in Staffing, Recruitment, Staffing, Performance Appraisal Development.
6. Leading
Leadership Characteristics, Entrepreneur, Leader And Manger Distinguished, Motivation,
Managing Conflicts, Leadership Traits And Styles, Different Approaches To Leadership.
7. Communication Process
Types Of Communication, Communication Model, Feedback, Effective Communication, Listening Skills.
8. Controlling
Controlling as a Management function, Direct and Indirect Control, Elements of Control,
Prerequisites for Effective Control.
Syllabus Master Degree in Architecture (Project Management) University of Mumbai
