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Learning Outcomes
1. | Differentiate the concepts of project, program and portfolio management and articulate the key features of each; | ||
2. | Deconstruct the role and responsibilities of a Program Management Office and extrapolate these to a known or unknown organisational context; | ||
3. | Critically analyse the role and responsibilities of a Portfolio Services Organisation and exemplify how it relates to the strategic direction of organisations; | ||
4. | Conceptually map reporting chains and systems within an organisation and relate them to theoretical models of decision-making; and | ||
5. | Systematically evaluate the return on investment in program and portfolio project management in various contexts. |
Assessment
Assessment type | Description | Grade |
---|---|---|
Report | Individual Report (1000 words) | 15% |
Case Study | Individual Case Study (1500 words) | 20% |
Case Study | Group Case Study (1500 words per student plus 5 minutes presentation per each student) | 25% |
Examination | Examination (2 hours) | 40% |
Required reading
The Standard for Program Management 4th ed.
Project Management Institute (PMI) (2017)
Project Management Institute (PMI)
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