The unit of study will introduce and define project management as it applies to the conceptualisation, design, development, documentation, procurement and maintenance of any project or facilities (including buildings and infrastructure). 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.
Unit details
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Study level:
Postgraduate
Credit points:
12
Unit code:
EPM5600
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Learning Outcomes
| 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 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. | Deconstruct and apply theories of stakeholder management as appropriate to projects in emerging and dynamic contexts; and | ||
| 6. | Participate effectively as a member of a multi-disciplinary project team. |
Assessment
| Assessment type | Description | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Case Study | Group Case Study (2000 words per student) | 20% |
| Project | Group project (1500 words per student) | 30% |
| Presentation | Student Presentation (approx. 10 minutes per student) | 10% |
| Examination | Examination (2 hours) | 40% |
Required reading
Further reading material will be provided by the instructor in class or through VU Collaborate.
A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge 6th ed.
(PMBOK© GUIDE) (2017)
Project Management Institute
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