Decision Analysis and Project Management (MGMT90121)

Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)

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Overview

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This subject covers key frameworks for making complex business decisions and implementing using the philosophy and techniques of project management. It specifically covers an in-depth study of decision trees and risk analysis, followed by decision implementation and organisation. Case studies relating to supply chain management will be used to develop applied knowledge of how to use these procedures to formulate and implement strategy in supply chains. Project management concepts and applications are developed as the powerful approach for managing strategy implementation, change management and facilities development. Project management philosophies and techniques are applied to supply chain design and implementation.

Intended learning outcomes

At the completion of the subject, students should have the:

  • Ability to use decision trees to support complex business and supply chain decisions
  • Ability to translate a piece of supply chain strategy into a project format
  • Theory and practice of decision making when complexity is present
  • Knowledge of how to use project management approaches and tools to manage implementation

Generic skills

On successful completion of this subject students should have enhanced their skills in:
• Ethical behaviour in leadership and organisations
• Analysis and problem solving in relation to Supply Chain Management
• Capacity for intellectual curiosity, creativity and independent thought
• Communication of key ideas and theories within the discipline areas
• Capacity for effective teamwork and collaboration
• Information retrieval and application in relation to practical problems

Last updated: 9 April 2024

Eligibility and requirements

Prerequisites

Entry into the Master of Supply Chain Management.

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

DescriptionTimingPercentage

Take-home exam

  • 1000 words (equivalent)
Due on the Tuesday after the delivery20%

Assignment

  • 1,500 words
4 Weeks after the end of teaching30%

Field project

  • 3,000 words
8 Weeks after the end of teaching50%

Last updated: 9 April 2024

Dates & times

  • July
    Principal coordinatorNiharika Garud
    Mode of deliveryOn Campus (Parkville)
    Contact hours
    Total time commitment170 hours
    Teaching period 6 July 2020 to 10 July 2020
    Last self-enrol date 7 July 2020
    Census date24 July 2020
    Last date to withdraw without fail14 August 2020
    Assessment period ends 6 September 2020

    July contact information

    Principal Coordinator: Dr Niharika Garud niharika.garud@unimelb.edu.au 

Time commitment details

Estimated total time commitment of 170 hours per semester

Last updated: 9 April 2024

Further information

Last updated: 9 April 2024