Project Management Applied Research Thesis

Unit code: EPM7003 | Study level: Postgraduate
Credit points
24
(Generally, 1 credit = 10 hours of classes and independent study.)
Location
Online Real Time
Prerequisites
(Or equivalent to be determined by unit coordinator)
Co-requisites
(Corequisite units must be studied concurrently with this unit)
Overview
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Overview

Project managers today face ill-defined and complex problems. Success in modern project management requires mastery of crucial skills including problem identification, evidence-based research, and clear communication of findings. This unit enables students to undertake and report on applied research that addresses real-world project management challenges, developing their ability to critically evaluate problems and propose effective solutions. Students will apply and synthesise knowledge to investigate a contemporary research problem and report on findings and conclusions, contributing to evidence-based project management scholarship.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:

  1. Justify an appropriate project management research methodology based on a selected research problem;
  2. Evaluate and implement systematic research processes in their specialised area;
  3. Critically review relevant project management literature;
  4. Implement appropriate methods to collect and analyse data and interpret project outcomes and contributions to project management evidence base;
  5. Conduct an independent research project under supervision with a high level of personal autonomy and accountability; and
  6. Distil ideas and persuasively communicate research findings.

Assessment

For Melbourne campuses

Assessment type:
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Grade:
Research thesis Presentation
Assessment type:
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Grade:
Preliminary research thesis report
Assessment type:
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Grade:
Final research thesis

Required reading

Required readings will be made available on VU Collaborate.

As part of a course

This unit is studied as part of the following course(s):

Master of Project Management
NMPM | Masters (coursework) degree | Duration: 2 years

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