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Learning Outcomes
1. | Identify and appraise hardware and software applications and defend their application in specific project environments; | ||
2. | Critically evaluate the relevance of selected project management theoretical frameworks to a variety of project scenarios; | ||
3. | Justify the selection of appropriate software to capture complex financial transactions and resolve resource conflicts across the life of projects; | ||
4. | Formulate a strategy for the implementation of project management software which addresses project risk identification and response; and | ||
5. | Exemplify the skills required for the effective functioning of a multi-disciplinary project planning control group. |
Assessment
Assessment type | Description | Grade |
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Assignment | Individual Assignment (1500 words) | 20% |
Project | Group Project (2000 words per student) | 30% |
Presentation | Student Presentation (approx. 5-10 min per student) | 10% |
Examination | Examination (2 hours) | 40% |
Required reading
A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge 6th ed.
(PMBOK® GUIDE) (2017)
Project Management Institute
MS Project Training Manuals 2016 .
Paul Harris (2016)
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