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INTR 3170

Residential Business and Project Management INTR 3170

Residential Interiors Course

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Course Overview

This course will introduce students to the business side of residential design projects. Students will prepare project scopes, estimate design fees, create broad budgets, set project schedules, prepare documentation, conduct site reviews, and develop strategies for managing client expectations. The course will also cover private practice ownership and strategies for communicating with employers, suppliers, contractors, and consultants. Students will be introduced to conflict resolution techniques, customer service principles, and standards for ethical conduct. They will examine workplace scenarios from both employee and employer perspectives, prepare for interviews, explore factors contributing to salary increases, and discuss expectations for professional conduct in the studio and beyond.

Prerequisite(s)

70% in COMM 1120 and 50% in ENGL 1177
Entrance Requirements for the Diploma

Credits

4.0

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Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Discuss the responsibilities and roles of a designer, as well as the other major players of a residential design project.
Determine accurate fee structures and broad budgets by evaluating all project components.
Demonstrate an understanding of starting a business, basic accounting, record keeping, and human resource management.
Prepare contract documents using written and graphic presentations to communicate the obligations of all parties.
Communicate with a client professionally throughout the various design stages of a residential project.
Discuss methods for conflict resolution to solve problems that may arise during the execution of a project.
Examine the professional and ethical responsibilities of a designer.

Effective as of Fall 2025

Related Programs

Residential Business and Project Management (INTR 3170) is offered as a part of the following programs:

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School of Construction and the Environment

Residential Interiors
Diploma Part-time

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