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Project Management (ABPL90028)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Online
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
- Timetable(opens in new window)
Contact information
Semester 1
Hemanta Doloi (Subject Coordinator)
Overview
Availability | Semester 1 - Online |
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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
On completion of this subject, students will have developed a thorough understanding of all key competency areas in Project & Program Management and in socio‐cultural management from a built environment perspective. Specifically, students will be able to:
- Apply the key knowledge areas, including scope, time, cost, risks, quality, procurement, integration, communication, human resources, stakeholders, financial and occupational health, safety & environmental management for devising relevant project management plans in construction projects.
- Analyse the application of project management tools, techniques and processes across all phases of construction projects
- Reflect on and demonstrate their individual strengths and weaknesses with respect to the competencies required in the project management profession.
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;
- An ability to reflect on the competencies being developed in relation to the professional roles 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 187.5 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
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Assignment 1 (group work, 2-4 students per group): Demonstrating project development processes and industry practices in project management
| Week 7 | 15% |
Assignment 2 – Part 1 (group work, 2- 4 students per group ): Demonstrating project management application
| Week 12 | 25% |
Assignment 2 – Part 2 (Individual): Reflective report
| Week 12 | 10% |
Final Exam
| During the examination period | 50% |
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 1 - Online
Principal coordinator Hemanta Doloi Mode of delivery Online Contact hours 36 hours ( 30 hours of lectures and 6 hours of tutorials ) Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 1 March 2021 to 30 May 2021 Last self-enrol date 12 March 2021 Census date 31 March 2021 Last date to withdraw without fail 7 May 2021 Assessment period ends 25 June 2021 Semester 1 contact information
Hemanta Doloi (Subject Coordinator)
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 Specialisation (formal) Project Management 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