BUSM 7078 Project Management
Credit Points 10
Legacy Code 51240
Coordinator Dilupa Nakandala Opens in new window
Description This unit introduces students to the philosophy, tools and techniques for effectively managing projects in an organisation. Participants will be required to apply lessons learned to real-world situations and cases, developing their professional expertise in project management in ways that are relevant to their careers. Topics include organisational strategy and project selection; project definition and criteria of merit; tools and techniques; team leadership and management; development of project plans; estimation of time and resources; risk analysis and management; scheduling and control; resource allocation; project tracking; project closure and review. Participants will be expected to use MS Project as a project management tool.
School Business
Discipline Business And Management
Student Contribution Band HECS Band 4 10cp
Level Postgraduate Coursework Level 7 subject
Restrictions
Students must be enrolled in a postgraduate Business program, 3752 Master of Project Management or 3749 Master of Science. Students enrolled in other programs require approval from the Director of Academic Program for their program to enrol in this subject.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Case Study | Five case notes (300 words) | 10 | N | Individual |
| Report | 1,500 words, with MS Project | 25 | N | Group |
| Report | 1,500 words | 25 | N | Individual |
| Final Exam | 2 hours | 40 | Y | Individual |
Prescribed Texts
- Larson, E.W. and Gray, C.F.,2018. Project Management: The managerial process (seventh edition). New York: McGraw-Hill Education.
Teaching Periods