Singapore University of Social Sciences

Built Environment Applied Research Project

Built Environment Applied Research Project (FMT588)

Synopsis

FMT588 Built Environment Applied Research Project allows students to apply the knowledge and skills they have learnt to work on a problem statement or challenge related to the built environment industry, organisation or firm via a systematic and research-based approach. Successful completion involves an oral defense of your project report.

Level: 5
Credit Units: 10
Presentation Pattern: EVERY REGULAR SEMESTER

Topics

  • Problem Identification
  • Proposing the topic and scope of study
  • Reviewing and synthesising of relevant literature
  • Formulating research questions
  • Designing research methodology
  • Planning and implementation of the project timeline and milestones
  • Writing a strong and feasible research proposal
  • Data collection and analysis
  • Discussing and evaluating the findings
  • Drawing conclusion and recommendations based on the findings
  • Organising and writing the final project report
  • Presenting and defending the applied research project.

Learning Outcome

  • At the end of the course, students should be able to:
  • A. Knowledge and Understanding
  • 1. Prepare a viable research plan indicating the scope of the problem or challenge to be addressed
  • 2. Assess and compose a literature review that examines relevant research critically in terms of current trends and practices
  • 3. Critique and demonstrate the effectiveness of the proposed theoretical frameworks
  • B. Key Skills
  • 1. Formulate appropriate research design and data analysis to address the problem statement or challenge
  • 2. Collect, analyse and interpret the data, using appropriate methodology and conventions
  • 3. Propose recommendations based on facts and evidences
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