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, 2011, Summer Session, 2011, Autumn Session, 2011, First Semester, 2012, Summer Session, 2012, and Spring Session, 2012 |
| 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 the knowledge and skills to: 1. understand tools and techniques for project selection, planning, reporting and tracking. 2. provide an understanding of how projects can be better managed. |
| Indicative Assessment |
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| Workload |
3 hours per week |
| 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 | Master of Business, Master of Business Administration, Master of Business, Master of Management, Master of Business Administration, Master of Management, and Master of Project Management |
| Academic Contact | See: http://ecocomm.anu.edu.au/courses/course.asp?code=MGMT7170 |
The information published on the Study at ANU 2011 website applies to the 2011 academic year only. All information provided on this website replaces the information contained in the Study at ANU 2010 website.
