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Project Management (ABPL90028)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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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
This subject should only be taken in the final year of study
Completion of 200 points of study within MC-CM Master of Construction Management
OR
Completion of 200 points of study within MC-PROP Master of Property
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
- One group assignment equivalent to 750 words (15%) due in Week 7, demonstrating the importance of understanding and analysing scope in a given context.
- One individual assignment equivalent to 2250 words (45%) due in Week 12, 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.
- 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 26 February 2018 to 27 May 2018 Last self-enrol date 9 March 2018 Census date 31 March 2018 Last date to withdraw without fail 4 May 2018 Assessment period ends 22 June 2018 Semester 1 contact information
Sean Sweeney
Time commitment details
170 Hours
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide )—Fifth Edition
- 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 Major 300 point Master of Property Specialisation (formal) Project Management Major 200 point Master of Property Informal specialisation Project Management Informal specialisation Project Management Informal specialisation Project Management - 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