Principles of Project Management

Unit code:EPM5600Study level:Postgraduate

Credit points

12
(Generally, 1 credit = 10 hours of classes and independent study.)

Location

Online Real Time
VU Brisbane
VU Sydney

Prerequisites

(Or equivalent to be determined by unit coordinator)
Co-requisites
(Corequisite units must be studied concurrently with this unit)

Overview

The unit of study will introduce and define project management as it applies to the conceptualisation, design, development, documentation, procurement and maintenance projects. Various models of project management and related principles and methodologies will be appraised. Frameworks for working in a project team environment will also be proposed and evaluated.

Learning Outcomes

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

  1. Interrogate and apply project management and lifecycle principles to assess project scope and complexity and strategise accordingly;
  2. Critically evaluate the relevance of selected project management theoretical frameworks and methodologies to a variety of project scenarios;
  3. Determine and interpret contemporary and future trends and modelling in project management to ensure quality outcomes, including evidence of due diligence;
  4. Elucidate and critique the potential roles and responsibilities of Project Manager and Project Team Member to inform professional practice;
  5. Collaborate effectively as a member of a multi-disciplinary project team; and
  6. Participate in an academic community through reflective and critical engagement in academic texts and understanding of principles of academic integrity.

Assessment

For Melbourne campuses

Assessment type: Project | Grade: 40%

Group project (including 5% early assessment in week 2)

Assessment type: Presentation | Grade: 20%

Student Presentation

Assessment type: Case Study | Grade: 40%

Written submission (2000 words approx)

Assessment type: Other | Grade: 0%

Evidence of completion of the Academic Integrity Modules (Hurdle)

Required reading

A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge
(PMBOK© GUIDE) (2016) | Project Management Institute

A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge
(PMBOK© GUIDE) (2021) | Project Management Institute

Further reading material will be provided by the instructor in class or through VU Collaborate.

As part of a course

This unit is not compulsory for any specific course. Depending on the course you study, this unit may be taken as an elective.

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