Project Management (MGMT20003)
Undergraduate level 2Points: 12.5Not available in 2022
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About this subject
Overview
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This subject will offer the opportunity to develop the skills and knowledge necessary to manage projects with particular focus on project conception, initiation, planning, monitoring and control. It focuses both on the analytical side of project management, referring to schedule cost, and resource management, as well as the 'people' and client management issues that must be dealt with in order to ensure success of the projects. The subject will cover the core principles of the project management 'body of knowledge' and the key elements required to bring projects to successful fruition.
Intended learning outcomes
- Explain the steps involved in planning and managing projects
- Describe the distinguishing characteristics of projects (cf. processes);
- Explain and analyse the criteria for selecting projects in order to ensure that the projects are in sync with the overall organizational strategies;
- Plan, analyse, and schedule activities and resources for simple projects;
- Explain how risks can be identified and managed proactively;
- Explain, calculate and interpret Earned Value and other project performance measures
- Explain the tacit behavioural expectations from team members for effective management of projects;
- Explain the role and responsibilities of the project manager
- Perform a stakeholder analyis
- Demonstrate proficiency in the use of MS Project software;
- Demonstrate research and presentation skills relating to project management;
- Exhibit analytical skills
Generic skills
- High level of development: collaborative learning; team work; application of theory to practice; interpretation and analysis; critical thinking; receptiveness to alternative ideas.
- Moderate level of development: oral communication; written communication; problem solving; synthesis of data and other information; evaluation of data and other information; accessing data and other information from a range of sources.
Last updated: 14 March 2025
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
One of
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| ECON10005 | Quantitative Methods 1 |
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
| ENGR10004 | Engineering Technology and Society | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| MGMT10002 | Principles of Management |
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
| MGMT20001 | Organisational Behaviour |
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Summer Term (Online)
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
OR
INFO10001 Informatics 1: Practical Computing
OR
ERTH10001 The Global Environment
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
ENGM40001 Management for Engineers 3
ISYS30005 Project Management
Recommended background knowledge
Please refer to Prerequisites and Corequisites.
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: 14 March 2025
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
Group assignment (normally in groups of 3-5)
| End of semester | 40% |
End of semester examination
| During the examination period | 60% |
Last updated: 14 March 2025
Dates & times
Not available in 2022
Time commitment details
170 Hours
Last updated: 14 March 2025
Further information
- Texts
- Breadth options
This subject is available as breadth in the following courses:
- Bachelor of Arts
- Bachelor of Biomedicine
- Bachelor of Design
- Bachelor of Environments
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art)
- Bachelor of Music
- Bachelor of Science
- 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: 14 March 2025