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.

Upon successful completion of the requirements for this course, students will be able to:

1. explain and illustrate the organisational context and environment within which project management operates;
2. define, explain and illustrate the project management framework and common tools;
3. explain and illustrate the linkages and interrelationships of strategic deployment and project management from a strategic perspective;
4. examine, reflect and comment upon contemporary issues in project management both globally and in Australia; and,
5. communicate effectively in oral and written forms about business project management management using appropriate concepts, logic and rhetorical conventions

• Topic analysis (30%)
• Project plan (40%)
• Topic presentation (20%)
• Class contribution (10%)

3 hours per week

At least an average of 65% (or equivalent) in the final two years of an Australian undergraduate degree.

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.

Meredith J. R. and Mantel S. J. (2009). Project Management - A Managerial Approach. John Wiley and Sons, 7th edition.

Only Semster 1 course is available to general enrolment.

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