BUSN8062 Managing Major Projects: The Cross-Boundary Project Executive

Offered By	School of Accounting & Business Info Systems
Academic Career	Graduate Coursework
Course Subject	Business
Offered in	First Semester, 2012 and First Semester, 2013
Unit Value	6 units
Course Description	The course is designed to introduce students to advanced management topics relevant to planning and executing major projects. The aim of this course is to provide a grounded understanding of key aspects of successful project management practices in the context of a global economy and increased organisational complexity.
Learning Outcomes	Upon successful completion of the requirements for this course, students will be able to: Understand the role of the project managers in the execution of major projects. Work together with others in a “project team”. Learn about three key process of project execution. Develop critical uncertainty management skills. Develop critical conflict management skills. Develop communication skill for executives. Show competence in giving formal and informal oral presentations. Show competence in researching a project management topic. Have an understanding of high quality project management practice and research.
Indicative Assessment	Participation 5% Partial Examination 15% Assignment & Presentation 30% Final Examination 50%
Workload	Students taking this course are expected to commit at least 10-12 hours a week to completing the work.
Course Classification(s)	AdvancedAdvanced courses are designed for students having reached 'first degree' level of assumed knowledge, which provide a deep understanding of contemporary issues; or 'second degree' and higher levels of knowledge; or for transition to research training programs.
Areas of Interest	Commerce and Management
Eligibility	At least an average of 65% (or equivalent) in the final two years of an Australian undergraduate degree
Assumed Knowledge and Required Skills	Practical experience with projects or previous project management studies could be advantageous.
Programs	Master of Business, Master of Business, Master of Business Information Systems, Master of Business Information Systems, Master of Commerce, and Master of Commerce
Other Information	Please refer to Course Website

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