BUSM 3061 Project Management

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Credit Points 10

Legacy Code 300727

Coordinator Wenchi Shou Opens in new window

Description This unit is to give students an understanding of appropriate methods of managing construction projects and to develop skills in using these methods on the type of projects the students expect to undertake in their professional careers. Content: Major knowledge areas of project management.

School Eng, Design & Built Env

Discipline Project Management

Student Contribution Band HECS Band 4 10cp

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Level Undergraduate Level 3 subject

Equivalent Subjects BUSM 3060 - Project Management

Assumed Knowledge

An understanding of basic knowledge in building and construction.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this subject, students should be able to:
  1. Apply organisational behaviour theory to specific construction management projects
  2. Manage a construction project to meet cost, time, scope and quality constraints
  3. Assess and manage risk in a construction project
  4. Establish and manage communication and procurement protocols in a construction project
  5. Apply integration techniques and skills for project management

Subject Content

Management and integration of scope, time, cost, quality, risk, communication, procurement, and organisational behaviour

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
Quiz 1 hour 30 N Individual
Report 3,000 words 30 N Group
Final Exam 2 hours 40 N Individual

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