Project Management (NRMT90021)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville) and Online
About this subject
Contact information
Semester 2
Semester 2
Overview
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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
On successful completion of this subject students should be able to:
- Explain the roles projects play in the management of organisations
- Understand the roles required in the execution of project management and the associated skills required
- Understand issues and techniques associated with initiating, scheduling, implementing and terminating projects
- Explain measures suited to performance evaluation
- 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
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Recommended background knowledge
This subject is designed for those with practical project management applications. Assessments are based around student work-based projects of existing/intended research projects.
Students must be able to perform word processing, use Excel spreadsheets, and have a reasonable understanding of the Internet and the University's Learning Management System.
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.
This course requires all students to actively and safely participate in field excursions and laboratory activities. Students who feel their disability may impact upon their participation are encouraged to discuss this matter with the Subject Coordinator and Student Equity and Disability Support.
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
Online availabilities
- Case study analysis (2000 words) due in approximately Week 5 (40%)
- Project management proposal (2000 words) due in approximately Week 11 (40%)
- Online discussion participation throughout the semester (20%)
*Online discussion is an integral component of this subject. It is a hurdle requirement that a minimum grade of 50% is achieved in this component.
On campus availabilities
- Case study analysis (2000 words) due in approximately Week 5 (40%)
- Project management proposal (2000 words) due in approximately Week 11 (40%)
- Oral class presentation (15 minutes) due during Weeks 8 – 12 (20%)
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 2 - On Campus
Coordinator Brian Davidson Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours This subject is taught using multimedia teaching techniques and is based around business case studies. It is recommended that students devote a minimum of 12 hours per week to this subject. On-campus students have the equivalent of two hours per week of face-to-face contact. Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 23 July 2018 to 21 October 2018 Last self-enrol date 3 August 2018 Census date 31 August 2018 Last date to withdraw without fail 21 September 2018 Assessment period ends 16 November 2018 Semester 2 contact information
- Semester 2 - Online
Coordinator Brian Davidson Mode of delivery Online Contact hours This subject is taught using multimedia teaching techniques and is based around business case studies. It is recommended that students devote a minimum of 12 hours per week to this subject. On-campus students have the equivalent of two hours per week of face-to-face contact. Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 23 July 2018 to 21 October 2018 Last self-enrol date 3 August 2018 Census date 31 August 2018 Last date to withdraw without fail 21 September 2018 Assessment period ends 16 November 2018 Semester 2 contact information
Time commitment details
170 hours
Additional delivery details
This subject is can be taken entirely online via the University’s Learning Management System (LMS), or taken as a multi-modal subject for students who study on-campus. The subject will be open on LMS approximately two weeks prior to the subject commencement date. Subject Teaching Dates: http://fvas.unimelb.edu.au/study/courses/master-of-agribusiness/degree-structure#nav.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
- 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.
Please note Single Subject Studies via Community Access Program is not available to student visa holders or applicants
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
Last updated: 3 November 2022