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Project Management (MGMT90031)
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
A/Prof Pat Foley pfoley@unimelb.edu.au
Semester 2
Prof Damien Power damien@unimelb.edu.au
Overview
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The use of project management techniques has risen sharply. Examples of projects include research and development studies, reorganisation efforts, implementation of change programs, installation of a new piece of equipment, advertising campaigns, construction, organising special events and other one-off endeavours. The subject will cover the key drivers of project success, training and leadership in project environments. Project selection is the first critical set of decisions. Matching of the projects selected to the organisation’s strategy is taken as the starting point. Practical tools and techniques will then be introduced to manage the project or special event for success. The subject will also involve the use of an appropriate Project Management software package such as MS Project.
Intended learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Explain the role of projects in organisations and identify the various roles and responsibilities of the project team;
- Explain the distinguishing characteristics of projects and consequent managerial challenges;
- Describe the uses and limitations of project selection models;
- Develop a formal project plan and explain its purpose, content and readership;
- Use various techniques for scheduling a project and balancing the resource requirements;
- Describe, apply and criticise techniques for measuring project progress; and
- Effectively audit a project and discuss the actions taken by a project manager as the project draws to a close.
Generic skills
On successful completion of this subject, students should have improved the following generic skills:
- Problem solving and critical thinking by applying the knowledge gained to case studies and other practical assignments;
- Collaborative learning and team skills fostered through the group assignments; and
- Research and presentation skills relating to project management.
Last updated: 9 April 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
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: 9 April 2024
Assessment
Additional details
- 2-hour end-of semester examination (60%); and
- Group Assignment 1(1,000 words, usually in groups of 2-3) due between weeks 4-5 (5%); and
- Group Assignment 2 (3,000 words, usually in groups of 2-3) due between weeks 10-12 (35%).
Note: Successful completion of this subject requires a pass (50%) in the final exam.
Last updated: 9 April 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Patrick Foley Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 36 hours (one 3 hour seminar per week) Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 4 March 2019 to 2 June 2019 Last self-enrol date 15 March 2019 Census date 31 March 2019 Last date to withdraw without fail 10 May 2019 Assessment period ends 28 June 2019 Semester 1 contact information
A/Prof Pat Foley pfoley@unimelb.edu.au
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Damien Power Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 36 hours (one 3 hour seminar per week) Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 29 July 2019 to 27 October 2019 Last self-enrol date 9 August 2019 Census date 31 August 2019 Last date to withdraw without fail 27 September 2019 Assessment period ends 22 November 2019 Semester 2 contact information
Prof Damien Power damien@unimelb.edu.au
Time commitment details
Estimated total time commitment of 170 hours per semester
Last updated: 9 April 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
None
- 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.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 9 April 2024