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Project Management in Theory (ABPL90028)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
- Timetable(opens in new window)
Contact information
Semester 1
Sean Sweeney
Overview
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This subject was formerly called Project Management Framework.
This subject provides a critical review of the theory of project management in construction by showing and reflecting on how the established set of project management competencies applies to all phases of building projects’ life cycle. Through project simulations and structured discussion, students are made aware of the relationship between quantitative data and qualitative decisions in a framework of relative uncertainty, and how this relationship is likely to change depending on project type, technological context and building coalitions. By covering new developments, trends and technologies in project management, the subject exposes students to possible transformations in the discipline. At the end of the subject, students are required to go through a self-assessment process that helps them identify knowledge gaps and own development paths as well as the importance of peer interaction and reflective learning in team environments.
Intended learning outcomes
To develop a thorough understanding of all key competency areas in Project & Program Management and in socio-cultural management from a built environment perspective.
The core objectives include:
- Understanding of the range of knowledge areas in Project and Program Management;
- Understanding of individual strengths and weaknesses with respect to opportunities in the field.
Generic skills
- An appreciation of the scope and dimensions of professional roles;
- The ability to function effectively as either a team leader or member within multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams;
- A commitment to, and fundamental appreciation of, the concept of successful teamwork and the ability to communicate effectively, clearly and concisely as a team leader or member of the group;
- An ability to communicate ideas, concepts and solutions to both technical and non-technical audiences effectively, clearly and concisely;
- An ability to carry out research and apply fundamental theoretical knowledge to problem solving in relevant disciplines.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Admission into the MCCM-200EP Master of Construction Management
OR
Completion of four of the following subjects
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
ABPL90290 | Fundamentals of Built Environment Law | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
ABPL90292 | Construction of Buildings | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
ABPL90293 | Commercial Construction | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
ABPL90086 | Environmental Systems | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
ABPL90312 | Cost Management | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
ABPL90313 | Management of Construction | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
ABPL90324 | Materials and Structures | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
ABPL90335 | Contract Management | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
OR
Approval from the subject coordinator.
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Additional details
- Two group assignments equivalent to a total of 3000 words (50%) due in weeks 7 and 11, demonstrating the high level knowledge on how the established set of project management processes is applied from concept, development and delivery of complex building projects in a competitive business environment.
- Reflective report equivalent to 500 words (10%) due in week 12, reflecting on how the established set of project management competencies applies over the project’s lifecycle.
- Two hour examination equivalent to 2000 words during the examination period (40%) demonstrating the application of theory in real life case studies and development of appropriate solutions including critical analysis of the specific problems associated with the project management knowledge areas.
Hurdle requirement: A minimum mark of 40% has to be achieved in the examination in order to pass this subject.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Giorgio Marfella Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 3 hours per week Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 27 February 2017 to 28 May 2017 Last self-enrol date 10 March 2017 Census date 31 March 2017 Last date to withdraw without fail 5 May 2017 Assessment period ends 23 June 2017 Semester 1 contact information
Sean Sweeney
Time commitment details
170 Hours
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Recommended texts and other resources
- Course materials.
- A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge, 4th ed, Project Management Institute, 2004.
- J.R. Turner, The Handbook of Project Based Management, McGraw-Hill, 1998.
- Subject notes
Computer requirements: A PC with Windows operating system; 56k Modem for dial-up access and a webcam.
Resources provided to distance students: Internet-based IT framework (Learning Management System) with secured access facilitating completion of assignments handed out during the workshop session and online access to other students and the subject coordinator/tutor.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Property Course Master of Property Specialisation (formal) Project Management Informal specialisation Project Management Informal specialisation Project Management Informal specialisation Project Management Major 200 point Master of Property Major 300 point Master of Property - Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
Last updated: 3 November 2022