MGMT7170 Tools and Techniques for Business Project Management
| Offered By | School of Mgt, Marketing & International Business |
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| Academic Career | Graduate Coursework |
| Course Subject | Management |
| Offered in | First Semester, 2009, Winter Session, 2009, and Autumn Session, 2010 |
| Unit Value | 6 units |
| Course Description | The objective of this course is to provide an introduction to practical project management techniques applicable to business projects in the private and public sectors. Concepts and techniques covered may include project specification, work break down structures, scheduling, network analysis, resource management and budgeting, risk analysis, reporting tools such as Gantt and PERT network charts, contractual issues, and, project termination. |
| Learning Outcomes |
On satisfying the requirements for this course students will have a practical understanding of tools and techniques for project selection, planning, reporting and tracking. Students will also understand the correct use of popular project management software. |
| Indicative Assessment |
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| Workload | 5 x 4 hour class, 2x 8 hour class(not per week, entire term) |
| Course Classification(s) | TransitionalTransitional courses are designed for students from a broad range of backgrounds and learning achievements, which provide for the acquisition of generic skills; or an informed understanding of contemporary issues; or fundamental knowledge for transition to Advanced or Specialist courses. |
| Areas of Interest | Management |
| Eligibility | At least an average of 65% (or equivalent) in the final two years of an Australian undergraduate degree. |
| Prescribed Texts |
Meredith J. R. and Mantel S. J. (2009). Project Management - A Managerial Approach. John Wiley and Sons, 7th edition. |
| Preliminary Reading | See Course Website: http://ecocomm.anu.edu.au/courses/course.asp?code=MGMT7170 |
| Indicative Reading List | See Course Website: http://ecocomm.anu.edu.au/courses/course.asp?code=MGMT7170 |
| Programs | Graduate Certificate in Management, Master of Business Administration, Master of Management, Master of Commerce, and Master of Business |
| Academic Contact | See: http://ecocomm.anu.edu.au/courses/course.asp?code=MGMT7170 |
The information published on the Study at ANU 2009 website applies to the 2009 academic year only. All information provided on this website replaces the information contained in the Study at ANU 2008 website.
