CONSTRUCTION ECONOMICS AND MANAGEMENT

MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING

between

RESEARCH GROUPS AND SUPERVISOR

Three copies of the MOU should be signed: one for the candidate, one for the supervisor and one for the BUQS
4031A/BUQS4041A course coordinator

This memorandum of understanding between

Group number: SO2

Student 1: Antonia Bolipombo (signature)

Student 2: Kiyasha Govender (signature)

Student 3: Kamogelo Makutu (signature)

08/03/2024 (date)

and

Stanley Okangba (name of supervisor)

(signature)

08/03/2024 (date)

GROUP DETAILS:

A1 Full name and student number of Student 1 Antonia Bolipombo 2461150

A2 Full name and student number of Student 2 Kiyasha Govender 2428969
A3 Full name and student number of Student 3 Kamogelo Makutu 2505623
A4 Discourse topic and title: The Challenge of Waste Management in Sprawling Cities: An
Exploration of Inefficiencies and Potential Solutions

Sustainable cities: The primary research problem revolves around the urgent need to develop
efficient waste management strategies tailored to the specific challenges posed by urban
sprawl.
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THE SUPERVISION ARRANGEMENTS:

Please refer to the course time table and due dates.

EXPECTATIONS

B1 Supervisor’s expectations:
The supervisor should set out what he/she expects of the group. This should include a clear
articulation of ethical issues.

B2 Supervisor’s plans and commitments:

The supervisor should set out what his/her plans for providing supervision, including the pattern and
intended frequency of meetings:

B3 Supervision arrangements:
(a) Expected absence of supervisor(s) on leave/sabbaticals or conference attendance during the
next year.

(b) Field work: Outline arrangements for field work:

(c) Outline lab arrangements (if any) and supervision arrangements for lab work

THE GROUP’S EXPECTATIONS:

C1 The group should set out in as much detail as it can what it expects of the supervisor and the
department
Guidance and Expertise: our supervisor should be an expert in our field, able to guide you through
the research process, methodology, and analysis. They should help us refine our research question
and develop a feasible research plan.
Regular Meetings and Feedback: Expect to have regular meetings with our supervisor to discuss our
progress, challenges, and get feedback on drafts.
Support and Encouragement: Research can be challenging. The supervisor should provide
encouragement and support throughout the project.
Standard of completion for assignments, provide with the literature and sources he has available.
C2 Comment by supervisor on this:
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THE GROUP’S PLANS AND COMMITMENTS

D1 The Group should set out its and broad timetable for the Research Report project. It is essential that
this is in line with the course timetable.
We plan on meeting once a week and the week before our assignment is due, we plan on meeting
twice to edit and make necessary changes before submitting.

D2 Comment by supervisor:

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY ISSUES

D1 Authorship:
It is our guideline that all who contributes significantly to the conception, execution and writing-up of
a paper should be listed as authors. Any additional points on authorship must be noted here by the
supervisor, including arrangements about the order of listing of co-authors:

D2 Copyright:
Copyright in a Research Report vests in the authors, subject to the rights WITS has in terms of the
general rules.

Comments

D3 Ownership of data:
Students often use data that belongs to the University, or a research group. Any issues relating to
data ownership should be noted below.
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E OBSERVATIONS BY THE COURSE COORDINATOR

I have reviewed this completed MoU am satisfied that it reflects the shared understanding of supervisor
and the group and that the school is able to meet the obligations to candidates set out in this MoU.
Further Comments:

Signed:

Name:

Date:

F OBSERVATIONS BY THE HEAD OF SCHOOL

I have reviewed this completed MoU am satisfied that it reflects the shared understanding of
supervisor and the group and that the school is able to meet the obligations to candidates set out in
this MoU.
Further comments:

Signed:
Head of School

Name:

Date:

Once seen by all parties, copies must be returned to and retained by the candidate, supervisor and
Discourse course coordinator.