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Managing IT Professionals (ISYS90091)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Not available in 2021
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Overview
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AIMS
In this subject students are introduced to the processes of information systems project management with a focus on people in the presence of organisational politics. The first half of the term discusses eight of the nine knowledge areas of the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) - scope, cost, time, human resources, risk, quality, and communication and integration management. The second half of this subject focuses on developing skills necessary to manage projects within an organisational setting and discusses topics including project management processes; teamwork; stakeholder behaviour; conflict; change management; politics; and project success factors.
A key feature of the subject is the use of a case that spans all assignments and enables students to engage with stakeholders through a learning management system (LMS) forum. The case provides the vehicle for students to initiate, plan and recover a project. Student teams also have the opportunity to meet with a manager from the case’s ‘project office’ to review their work and obtain guidance prior to report submission.
INDICATIVE CONTENT
Content includes: the techniques as discussed in the (PMBOK) as developed by the Project Management Institute: Myers-Briggs (MBTI) Personality Type as applied to project managers; and various organisational theories applicable to change management, group and team work, staff motivation, conflict management and negotiation.
Intended learning outcomes
Having completed this unit the student is expected to:
- Have developed a sound knowledge and understanding of project management practice including Information Systems; processes, tools and techniques as represented in the Project Management Institutes; Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBoK) and in general management literature
- Have developed and applied skills in critical thinking and systems analysis to identify, evaluate and/or communicate strategic and operational issues suited to the application of Project Management concepts and theories to real-world practice
- Demonstrate an understanding of the professional codes of conduct and ethical standards as they apply to the Management of IT Professional in practice
- Have developed and applied skills related to business communication, interpersonal, and team skills suited to the application of Information Systems concepts and theories to real-world practice
Generic skills
On completion of this subject, students should have developed the following generic skills:
- Analytical and decision making skills through examination of case scenarios
- Team-work, collaboration through group work and assessment
- Problem solving skills related to project management, project risk assessment, project resource utilization and project communication managementCommunication skills including report writing and presentation skills to both technical and managerial audiences
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Admission into one of the following:
- SC-ITMEXEC Specialist Certificate in IT Management (Executive)
- GC-ITMEXEC Graduate Certificate in IT Management (Executive)
- MC-ITMEXEC Master of IT Management (Executive)
OR
Permission of the IT Management Course Coordinator.
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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Online class participation. Intended Learning Outcomes (ILO's) 1 and 2 are addressed in classes. | Throughout the teaching period | 10% |
One individual assignment of about 750 words, due before mid-term break. ILO's 1 are 2 are addressed in the individual assignment.
| Week 5 | 15% |
One group assignment, in groups of 3-4, of 3500 words, due after mid-term. ILO's 1 and 2 are addressed in the group assignment.
| From Week 7 to Week 8 | 20% |
One group based presentation with 3-4 group members of approximately 20 minutes duration, including a Powerpoint presentation of 15-20 slides, due at the end of term. ILO's 1 to 4 are addressed in the group presentation.
| Week 9 | 15% |
One written assignment of 2,000 words. ILO's 1 to 4 are addressed in the assignment.
| 40% |
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
Not available in 2021
Time commitment details
200 hours
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
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Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
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This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Information Systems (Executive) - 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: 3 November 2022