MGMT7170 Tools and Techniques for Business Project Management
| Offered By | Research School of Management |
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| Academic Career | Graduate Coursework |
| Course Subject | Management |
| Offered in | First Semester, 2012, Summer Session, 2012, Spring Session, 2012, First Semester, 2013, Winter Session, 2013, Winter Session, 2013, and Spring Session, 2013 |
| 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. |
| Requisite Statement |
Some offerings of this course are taught in China and not open to general enrolment. See Fees and Dates Tab for the list of topics indicating where the course is taught. |
| Prescribed Texts |
Meredith J. R. and Mantel S. J. (2009). Project Management - A Managerial Approach. John Wiley and Sons, 7th edition. |
| Programs | Master of Business and Master of Business |
| Other Information |
Only Semster 1 course is available to general enrolment. For more information please see Course Website |
| Academic Contact | See: http://ecocomm.anu.edu.au/courses/course.asp?code=MGMT7170 |
The information published on the Study at ANU 2012 website applies to the 2012 academic year only. All information provided on this website replaces the information contained in the Study at ANU 2011 website.
