BLDG 7012 Work-Integrated Learning in Project Management B

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Credit Points 20

Legacy Code 301367

Coordinator Ali Al-Ashwal Opens in new window

Description This WIL unit builds on its predecessor, Work-Integrated Learning in Project Management A and will provide students enrolled in the Master of Project Management with an opportunity to undertake work placement focusing on project management (PM) in a professional organisation within an industry relevant to students' specialisation or generic option. The placement will allow students to further develop PM professional skills and behaviour, integrate theoretical and practical PM knowledge and conventions into a real world setting, and establish project management competency, all in line with recognized world standard in project management. The unit aims to further promote greater engagement with career planning and progression and hence improve job readiness.

School Eng, Design & Built Env

Discipline Building Construction Management

Student Contribution Band HECS Band 2 20cp

Level Postgraduate Coursework Level 7 subject

Pre-requisite(s) BLDG 7011

Incompatible Subjects INFO 7010 - Research Project A INFO 7011 - Research Project B

Restrictions

Students must be enrolled in program 3752-Master of Project Management and must have successfully completed 80 credit points which should include all core subjects and 20cps of electives.

Assumed Knowledge

Foundational knowledge of project management.

Assessment

The following table summarises the standard assessment tasks for this subject. Please note this is a guide only. Assessment tasks are regularly updated, where there is a difference your Learning Guide takes precedence.

Item Length Percent Threshold Individual/Group Task
Professional Placement Performance 10 - 20 minutes each week to complete the Log/Workbook and 20 - 30 minutes for evaluation/interview of Academic and Workplace Supervisors 40 N Individual
Portfolio 20 - 30 minutes each week to complete the Portfolio and 2,000 words report 40 N Individual
Presentation 20 minutes 20 N Individual

Teaching Periods