Project Management Applied Research Project B
Credit points
(Generally, 1 credit = 10 hours of classes and independent study.)
Location
Prerequisites
(Or equivalent to be determined by unit coordinator)
Co-requisites
(Corequisite units must be studied concurrently with this unit)
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 their findings and conclusions contributing to evidence-based project management scholarship.
Students taking this unit need to have also successfully completed EPM7001 Project Management Applied Project A to complete the research project component of their course.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
- Implement appropriate methods to collect and analyse data;
- Critically review and interpret project outcomes and contributions to the project management evidence base;
- Conduct an independent research project under supervision with a high level of personal autonomy and accountability; and
- Distil ideas and persuasively communicate research findings.
Assessment
For Melbourne campuses
Assessment type: Presentation | Grade: 20%
Presentation of research findings of project part B
Assessment type: Report | Grade: 80%
Final research report for project part B
Required reading
The relevant resources will be provided by the supervisor through the VU Collaborate space.
As part of a course
This unit is studied as part of the following course(s):