Subject description

Topics will cover: Scope Management, Time Management, Human Resource Management, Risk Management, Financial Management, Project Plans, Project Quality Management and Procurement and Contract Management.


Tutorial enrolment

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Teaching staff

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Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this subject, students will be able to:
1.
Explain the process of project management and the techniques employed.
2.
Explain the role of project management within the context of broader strategic plans.
3.
Select and use effective project management techniques.
4.
Conduct a project feasibility study.
5.
Write a project plan including the risk management sub-plan.
6.
Choose appropriate scheduling and cost control methodologies.
7.
Establish appropriate project management information systems and track results.
8.
Deal with changes to plan and apply corrective action.
9.
Display competency in undertaking basic project management tasks.

Work integrated learning

Embedded WIL:This subject contains elements of "Embedded WIL". Students in this subject will experience activities that relate to or simulate professional practice as part of their learning.

Textbook information

Larson, E. W., Gray C. F., Eighth Edition, Project Management: The Managerial Process, McGraw-Hill Education, NY.

Contact details

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