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Project Management (ABPL90028)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 1
Hemanta Doloi (Subject Coordinator)
Overview
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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.
Details of software availability and pricing are captured at: https://msd.unimelb.edu.au/current-students/student-experience/it-support
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: 31 January 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Students must meet one of the following prerequisite options:
Option 1
Admission into or selection of one of the following:
- MC-CM Master of Construction Management
- 300pt Program course entry point in the MC-ARCHCM Master of Architecture/Master of Construction Management
- 300pt Program course entry point in the MC-CMPROP Master of Construction Management/Master of Property
AND
Completion of a minimum of 187.5 credit points of Study.
Option 2
Admission into or selection of one of the following:
- MC-CMPROP Master of Construction Management/Master of Property
- MC-ARCHCM Master of Architecture/Master of Construction Management
AND
Completion of a minimum of 287.5 credit points of study (inclusive of any advanced standing/exempted credit).
This subject should only be taken in the final year of study.
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: 31 January 2024
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: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Hemanta Doloi Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 36 hours ( 30 hours of lectures and 6 hours of tutorials ) Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 26 February 2024 to 26 May 2024 Last self-enrol date 8 March 2024 Census date 3 April 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 3 May 2024 Assessment period ends 21 June 2024 Semester 1 contact information
Hemanta Doloi (Subject Coordinator)
Time commitment details
170 Hours
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Last updated: 31 January 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide )—6th Edition( 2017)
- 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 Informal specialisation Project Management Specialisation (formal) 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: 31 January 2024