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<p>This unit combines planning, organisation and control techniques with information technology to develop strong theoretical and practical skills in project management. It addresses the fundamental differences between project and general management. It highlights the importance of project planning and discusses the processes of networking, scheduling and resource allocation. It also includes discussions on project monitoring and performance measurement, cost/schedule control systems, risk assessment and analysis and human resource management in the project environment. The use of management information systems to assist in planning and controlling project activities is emphasised. Students are required to use a personal computer based project management software package and may also use other software such as spread sheets and data bases or graphics software in a project management system application. The unit addresses all nine units of the nationally accredited AIPM Standards for Project Management. The unit is based on the Project Management Institute’s (PMI) Guide to the project management body of knowledge (PMBOK guide). PMBOK is the sum of knowledge within the vocation of project management. PMBOK includes proven traditional practices that are widely utilised, as well as contemporary practices that are emerging in the profession. PMBOK stands as a guide for good practice in the project management industry.</p>
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<p>•Project management planning<br>
•Project integration - including project lifecycle, the relationship between basic business strategies and projects<br>
•Project selection techniques<br>
•Human resource management including team development and staff acquisition for projects<br>
•Tools and techniques of project management including scope, time, scheduling, quality, cost and risk management, and utilisation of project management software</p>
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<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
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<p>This unit combines planning, organisation and control techniques with information technology to develop strong theoretical and practical skills in project management. It addresses the fundamental differences between project and general management. It highlights the importance of project planning and discusses the processes of networking, scheduling and resource allocation. It also includes discussions on project monitoring and performance measurement, cost/schedule control systems, risk assessment and analysis and human resource management in the project environment. The use of management information systems to assist in planning and controlling project activities is emphasised. Students are required to use a personal computer based project management software package and may also use other software such as spread sheets and data bases or graphics software in a project management system application. The unit addresses all nine units of the nationally accredited AIPM Standards for Project Management. The unit is based on the Project Management Institute’s (PMI) Guide to the project management body of knowledge (PMBOK guide). PMBOK is the sum of knowledge within the vocation of project management. PMBOK includes proven traditional practices that are widely utilised, as well as contemporary practices that are emerging in the profession. PMBOK stands as a guide for good practice in the project management industry.</p>
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<p>•Project management planning<br> •Project integration - including project lifecycle, the relationship between basic business strategies and projects<br> •Project selection techniques<br> •Human resource management including team development and staff acquisition for projects<br> •Tools and techniques of project management including scope, time, scheduling, quality, cost and risk management, and utilisation of project management software</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Innovation, Science & Sustainability
Discipline:
Business
Study level:
Postgraduate - Coursework
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
080307 - Organisation Management
Offering:
<p><strong>Semester 1</strong><p>Ballarat - Mt Helen (On Campus)</p><p>On-line Learning</p></p>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/bumgt6973">View unit fees</a>
Requisites
Prerequisite
None
Corequisite
None
Exclusion
None
Learning outcomes
Learning outcomes
<p>On successful completion of this unit, students are expected to gain the following [K]nowledge, [S]kills and [A]pplication of knowledge & skills</p>
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K1
<p>Recognize the nature of projects and project management as a professional practice</p>
K2
<p>Critique the process for managing trade-offs among time, cost and performance</p>
K3
<p>Evaluate the human resource management theories applicable to project management and their impacts on organisational management and strategy</p>
K4
<p>Assess how project management facilitates the efficient management of organisations including: strategy, change management, organisational leadership and managing people</p>
K5
<p>Debate the techniques of time and cost estimation in the project planning environment</p>
S1
<p>Establish the objective, scope and constraints of a project</p>
S2
<p>Assess the risks and uncertainties involved in projects, and develop project plans and techniques which address efficiency and effectiveness criteria</p>
S3
<p>Choose appropriate methodologies for monitoring and controlling the time and cost of a project procurement</p>
S4
<p>Prepare project management reports and/or presentations to communicate project proposals, planning and/or management strategies</p>
S5
<p>Demonstrate teamwork skills in the preparation of project management strategies and planning</p>
A1
<p>Use initiative and judgement, with a high level of personal autonomy, in implementing project management planning processes applicable to an organisational environment</p>
A2
<p>Adapt project management research principles and methods to suit different organisational needs and application to current professional practice</p>
A3
<p>Plan and execute the development of an appropriate project plan, and schedule, inclusive of financials and resources using Microsoft Project, or other applicable software</p>
Assessment
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Learning outcomes assessed
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<p>Apply project management knowledge and skills to understanding the fundamentals and theories</p>
<p>Individual written report, case study, or essay</p>
<p>20-30%</p>
K4, K5, S1, S2, S4, A1
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<p>Apply project management knowledge and skills to a project management scenario and present appropriate documentation</p>
<p>Group report, case study analysis, portfolio and/or presentation</p>
<p>30-50%</p>
K2, K4, K5, S1, S2, S3, S4, S5, A1, A2, A3
3
<p>Test / Final Assessment in which students demonstrate an advanced understanding of the fundamentals and theories</p>
<p>Test / Final Assessment</p>
<p>30-50%</p>
K1, K2, K3, K4, K5, A2
Supplementary assessment available:
Yes
Supplementary assessment information:
<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Innovation, Science & Sustainability
Discipline:
Business
Study level:
Postgraduate - Coursework
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
080307 - Organisation Management
Offering:
<p><strong>Semester 1</strong><p>Ballarat - Mt Helen (On Campus)</p><p>On-line Learning</p></p>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/bumgt6973">View unit fees</a>
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