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Project Management (NRMT90021)

Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville) and Online

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Overview

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Semester 2 - On Campus
Semester 2 - Online
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The subject will provide an overview of the management issues associated with initiating, implementing and terminating projects. Particular emphasis will be given to the planning dimension in areas such as project or problem selection, defining project scope, identification of project stakeholders, project scheduling and resource allocation. A range of suitable action research methods will be introduced to complement project management approaches. Project management approaches will be applied to student work related issues or problems, or a range of research related projects.

Intended learning outcomes

The objective of this subject is to extend the participant’s ability to:




  • Analyse the critical aspects of an industry firm or problem or research related problem
  • Understand management issues associated with initiating, implementing and terminating projects
  • Develop a project management plan for a given project opportunity, allowing for the constraints imposed by finite resources and time restrictions

Generic skills

It is expected students will develop:

  • A profound respect for truth, intellectual and professional integrity and the ethics of scholarship
  • The capacity for independent critical thought, rational inquiry and self-directed learning and research
  • The ability to derive, interpret and analyse information from primary and other sources in addressing specific management problems and decision making
  • The ability to integrate information across related management disciplines to solve problems in applied situations
  • Highly developed written communication skills to allow informed dialogue with individuals and groups from industry, government and the community
  • The ability to collaborate, exchange ideas and debate across on-line learning platforms
  • The ability to plan, use time effectively and manage small projects

Last updated: 3 November 2022