Project Management (MGMT90031)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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About this subject
Contact information
Semester 1
A/Prof Pat Foley pfoley@unimelb.edu.au
Semester 2
Prof Damien Power damien@unimelb.edu.au
Please refer to the LMS for up-to-date subject information, including assessment and participation requirements, for subjects being offered in 2020.
Overview
| Availability | Semester 1 Semester 2 |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
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
Due to the impact of COVID-19, assessment may differ from that published in the Handbook. Students are reminded to check the subject assessment requirements published in the subject outline on the LMS
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
Group Assignment 1(usually in groups of 2-3)
| Week 6 | 5% |
Group Assignment 2 (usually in groups of 2-3)
| From Week 10 to Week 12 | 35% |
End-of semester examination
| During the examination period | 60% |
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 2 March 2020 to 7 June 2020 Last self-enrol date 13 March 2020 Census date 30 April 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 5 June 2020 Assessment period ends 3 July 2020 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 3 August 2020 to 1 November 2020 Last self-enrol date 14 August 2020 Census date 21 September 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 16 October 2020 Assessment period ends 27 November 2020 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
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Management Major Governance, Policy and Markets Major Tailored Specialisation Major Governance, Policy and Communication Informal specialisation Master of Management general electives Major Tailored Specialisation Major Waste Management Major Tailored Specialisation - 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.
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
Last updated: 9 April 2024