Project Management

Unit code: NEF3101 | Study level: Undergraduate
Credit points
12
(Generally, 1 credit = 10 hours of classes and independent study.)
Location
Footscray Park
Prerequisites
Completion of at least 96 Credit Points in NHEC or NHEM or NHEE
(Or equivalent to be determined by unit coordinator)
Overview
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Overview

Prospective employers in the industry seek graduates with strong project management skills to ensure that projects deliver specified outcomes and are both sustainable and profitable. This Project Management unit introduces students to a project management framework - the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK®). Students will learn network planning with Gantt charts, resource allocation and scheduling techniques for executing engineering projects. The unit also addresses topics such as feasibility studies including economic feasibility and project evaluation, contract administration and tendering processes.

Learning Outcomes

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

  1. Conceptually map and apply a project management framework (PMBoK) to selected engineering projects;
  2. Conduct technical and financial feasibility studies; formulate a detailed project management plan, design network logic diagrams, determine critical paths and optimise project resources;
  3. Administrate contracts and preparation of tender documents;
  4. Devise project plans/schedules and conduct critical path analysis; apply commercially available software, such as Microsoft Project to evaluate budget, resource and time management within an engineering project;
  5. Formulate project cash flows and budgets with respect to project control at various stages of projects.

Assessment

For Melbourne campuses

Assessment type: Project
|
Grade: 20%
Develop and present a Project charter (PC) and a Project Management Plan (PMP) (1500 words) (Group)
Assessment type: Report
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Grade: 20%
Develop a Project Execution Plan (PEP) using MS Project (1000 words) (Individual)
Assessment type: Test
|
Grade: 60%
Test (90 mins) (Individual)

Project: Each student's individual contribution to the group assessment will be systematically evaluated and assessed, with consideration given to their specific tasks, responsibilities, and active engagement throughout the collaborative process.

Report: Development of project execution plan demonstrating skills using MS Project.

Test: This is an invigilated in class secure assessment with unpredictable questions that test deep understanding, require explanation of reasoning and process, and include application to new scenarios.

Required reading

Required readings will be made available on VU Collaborate.

As part of a course

This unit is studied as part of the following course(s):

Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Civil Engineering)
NHEC | Bachelor honours degree | Duration: 4 years
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Electrical and Electronic Engineering)
NHEE | Bachelor honours degree | Duration: 4 years
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Mechanical Engineering)
NHEM | Bachelor honours degree | Duration: 4 years

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