PROJECT MANAGEMENT
MGT5PMT
2016
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject provides an introduction to the essentials of project management and includes a coverage of a range of issues including: the project management life cycle, the functions essential to successful project management, developing a project management plan, verifying and controlling the project scope, defining, scheduling and allocating resources and monitoring project quality.
School: La Trobe Business School
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Sajad Fayezi
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 5 - Masters
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: N/A
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: Priority given to students enrolled in LMPM: Master of Management (Project Management), then order of application among students enrolled at the City Campus (Collins Street).
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | TBD | Prescribed | TBD | TBD |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Determine the client's project goals, the stakeholders and the project risks.
- Activities:
- Theoretical and practical consideration of contemporary issues in the field supported with pre-assigned questions and case studies. Project / case study
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
02. Prepare project plans to meet project objectives and requirements
- Activities:
- Theoretical and practical consideration of contemporary issues in the field supported with pre-assigned questions and case studies. Project / case study
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
03. Develop documentation to achieve project objectives within time, cost and quality parameters
- Activities:
- Theoretical and practical consideration of contemporary issues in the field supported with pre-assigned questions and case studies. Project / case study
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
04. Use appropriate management tools for monitoring and control of projects
- Activities:
- Theoretical and practical consideration of contemporary issues in the field supported with pre-assigned questions and case studies. Project / case study
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
05. Understand the use and application of effective project management techniques throughout the life cycle of a project
- Activities:
- Theoretical and practical consideration of contemporary issues in the field supported with pre-assigned questions and case studies. Project / case study
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
City Campus, 2016, Semester 2, Night
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: 30
Enrolment information: TBA TBA
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Sajad Fayezi
Class requirements
Lecture/SeminarWeek: 31 - 43
One 3.0 hours lecture/seminar per week on any day including weekend at night from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| In-class test | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| Group assignment | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 | |
| Group presentation | 10 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 | |
| Individual assignment | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 | |
| Class contribution | 10 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
City Campus, 2016, Semester 1, Night
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: 30
Enrolment information: TBA TBA
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Jennifer Spoor
Class requirements
Lecture/SeminarWeek: 10 - 22
One 3.0 hours lecture/seminar per week on any day including weekend at night from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| In-class test | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| Group assignment | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 | |
| Group presentation | 10 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 | |
| Individual assignment | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 | |
| Class contribution | 10 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
Sydney, 2016, Study Period 3, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Sajad Fayezi
Class requirements
Lecture/Seminar
One 3.0 hours lecture/seminar per week on any day including weekend during the day and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| In-class test | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| Group assignment | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 | |
| Group presentation | 10 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 | |
| Individual assignment | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 | |
| Class contribution | 10 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |