IT Project and Change Management (ISYS90050)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville) and Dual-Delivery (Parkville)
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About this subject
Contact information
Semester 1
Semester 2
Overview
| Availability | Semester 1 - Dual-Delivery Semester 2 - On Campus |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
AIMS
This subject covers management of information technology projects and leading project teams and associated change management roles, tasks and processes. Topics include the project life cycle, project tasks and deliverables, project scheduling, critical path analysis, resource levelling, risk management, quality assurance and project delivery including post implementation reviews. The limits of projects as change agents will also be covered.
INDICATIVE CONTENT
The Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK).
Intended learning outcomes
On completing this subject, it is expected that the student be able to:
- Identify requirements, functional and non-functional, for a project
- Develop detailed project plans, schedules, and budgets, estimate project resources, allocate/coordinate resources, and describe interface with management
- Apply tools and techniques of project planning and management, possibly including the use of project management software
- Identify and evaluate risks associated with projects
- Describe the human and organisational implications of change and explain the organisational change process and the limitations of projects as change agents
- Describe ways of overcoming resistance and handling politics
Generic skills
On completion of this subject, students should have developed the following generic skills:
- Have in-depth knowledge of a specialist area through exposure and study of project management areas of knowledge
- Reach a high level of achievement in writing, research or project activities problem-solving and communication through the writing of project analyses
- Teamwork, through working on a group project
- Report-writing skills
- Presentation skills
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
All of
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| ISYS90026 | Concepts in Information Systems |
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 1 (Online)
|
12.5 |
| ISYS90049 | Digital Business Analysis |
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| SWEN90016 | Software Processes and Management |
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
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: 31 January 2024
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
A quiz conducted in lectures across the 10 weeks of the semester worth 5% (10 lectures in total). Intended Learning Outcomes (ILO's) 1 to 6 are addressed in the quiz.
| Throughout the semester | 5% |
One group based planning report with 3-4 group members of approximately 1000 words per student. Intended Learning Outcomes (ILO's) 1 to 4 are addressed in the planning report.
| Week 7 | 30% |
One individual critical analysis report of a project case scenario of approximately 1300 words. ILO's 3 to 6 are addressed in the critical analysis report.
| Week 11 | 20% |
A quiz conducted in every tutorial across the semester worth 5% (10 tutorials in total). Intended Learning Outcomes (ILO's) 1 to 6 are addressed in the quiz.
| Throughout the semester | 5% |
One written examination. ILO's 1, 3, 4, 5, and 6 are addressed in the end of semester examination.
| End of semester | 40% |
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1 - Dual-Delivery
Principal coordinator Antonette Mendoza Mode of delivery Dual-Delivery (Parkville) Contact hours Semester 1 and 2: 36 hours comprising of one 2 hour lecture and one 1 hour tutorial per week Total time commitment 200 hours Teaching period 27 February 2023 to 28 May 2023 Last self-enrol date 10 March 2023 Census date 31 March 2023 Last date to withdraw without fail 5 May 2023 Assessment period ends 23 June 2023 Semester 1 contact information
- Semester 2 - On Campus
Principal coordinator Antonette Mendoza Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Semester 1 and 2: 36 hours comprising of one 2 hour lecture and one 1 hour tutorial per week Total time commitment 200 hours Teaching period 24 July 2023 to 22 October 2023 Last self-enrol date 4 August 2023 Census date 31 August 2023 Last date to withdraw without fail 22 September 2023 Assessment period ends 17 November 2023 Semester 2 contact information
Time commitment details
200 hours
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Last updated: 31 January 2024
Further information
- Texts
- Subject notes
LEARNING AND TEACHING METHODS
The subject is delivered in 3 hour classes, with each class containing: a lecture presentation, collaborative discussion and activities, and self-study of research related articles.INDICATIVE KEY LEARNING RESOURCES
Students will have access to lecture slides and tutorial worksheets. The following textbooks has been prescribed:- Meredith, Jack R. and Mantel, Samuel J. Project management : a managerial approach / Jack R. Meredith, Samuel J. Mantel, Jr Wiley, New York : 2008
- Marchewka, Jack T. Information technology project management. Wiley, 2009.
CAREERS/INDUSTRY LINKS
This subject is relevant to students pursuing project management roles in industry as well as IT professionals in general. Students will be discussing challenges in the practice of management projects. Real world cases of organizations attempting to manage their projects will form the background of some lectures. Industry practitioners will be invited to present their experiences to students. - Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Doctor of Philosophy - Engineering Course Ph.D.- Engineering Course Master of Philosophy - Engineering Specialisation (formal) Software with Business Major Computer Science - Links to additional information
- 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.
Additional information for this subject
Subject coordinator approval required
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
Last updated: 31 January 2024