Project Management Applied Research Project A
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 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, contributing to evidence-based project management scholarship.
Students undertaking EPM7001 will also need to successfully complete EPM7002 Project Management Applied Project B to complete the research project component of their course.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
- Justify an appropriate project management research methodology based on a selected project management research problem;
- Evaluate and implement systematic research processes in their specialised area;
- Critically review relevant project management literature;
- Implement appropriate methods to collect and analyse data; and
- Synthesise and communicate preliminary research findings.
Assessment
For Melbourne campuses
Assessment type: Presentation | Grade: 20%
Presentation of preliminary research findings
Assessment type: Report | Grade: 30%
Preliminary research report on project part A
Assessment type: Report | Grade: 50%
Final research report for project part A (Literature Review, Method and Preliminary Findings)
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):