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mgt5pls project leadership

PROJECT LEADERSHIP

MGT5PLS

2020

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

This subject will provide you with an introduction to the competencies required to support effective leadership and governance for project management. In this subject you will examine a broad range of project management and leadership concepts to illustrate the significant role that effective project management leadership can have in project and organisational success. You will also examine projects as vehicles of strategic change and transformation. A range of issues associated with delivering project success will be covered, including: leadership styles and how effective leaders facilitate project success and change; project team planning; human resources in the project context; the role of effective governance, stakeholder management and engagement, and understanding people management practices to align team performance with project outcomes.

SchoolLa Trobe Business School (Pre 2022)

Credit points15

Subject Co-ordinatorSeyed Mohammad Sadegh Khaksar

Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes

Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters

Available as ElectiveNo

Learning ActivitiesN/A

Capstone subjectYes

Subject particulars

Subject rules

PrerequisitesMGT5PMT

Co-requisitesMGT5IPM

Incompatible subjectsN/A

Equivalent subjectsN/A

Quota Management StrategyN/A

Quota-conditions or rulesN/A

Special conditionsN/A

Minimum credit point requirementN/A

Assumed knowledgeN/A

Career Ready

Career-focusedNo

Work-based learningNo

Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A

Entire subject or partial subjectN/A

Total hours/days requiredN/A

Location of WBL activity (region)N/A

WBL addtional requirementsN/A

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

Graduate Capabilities

COMMUNICATION - Communicating and Influencing
DISCIPLINE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Creativity and Innovation
INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Research and Evidence-Based Inquiry
PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Ethical and Social Responsibility
PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Leadership and Teamwork

Intended Learning Outcomes

01. Examine and Critically analyse major streams of leadership theory and how leadership relates to various aspects of project effectiveness and efficiency.
02. As a project leader, demonstrate high level effective and appropriate communication with project team members and different stakeholders.
03. Determine and address the diverse needs of project stakeholders, formulate innovative solutions and demonstrate sound decision making related to project management.
04. Recommend differentiated actions for leaders in different phases of the project lifecycle.

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Start date between: and    Key dates

City Campus, 2020, Semester 2, Blended

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSeyed Mohammad Sadegh Khaksar

Class requirements

WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.00 hours workshop per week on any day including weekend at night from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
In addition, students are expected to undertake between 1 h and 3 h of online learning and assessment activities each week prior to class.

Assessments

Assessment elementCommentsCategoryContributionHurdle%ILO*

Individual assignment (1000 words)

N/AN/AN/ANo20SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4

Individual assignment (1500 words equivalent)

N/AN/AN/ANo30SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4

Group assignment (1250 words equivalent per student)

N/AN/AN/ANo30SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4

Reflective journal (1000 words equivalent)

N/AN/AN/ANo20SILO2, SILO3

On-Line, 2020, Online study period 2, Online

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSeyed Mohammad Sadegh Khaksar

Class requirements

Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 16
One 6.00 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 16 and delivered via online.
This subject is delivered entirely online. Students are required to undertake online learning and assessment activities.

Assessments

Assessment elementCommentsCategoryContributionHurdle%ILO*

Individual assignment (1000 words)

N/AN/AN/ANo20SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4

Individual assignment (1500 words equivalent)

N/AN/AN/ANo30SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4

Group assignment (1250 words equivalent per student)

N/AN/AN/ANo30SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4

Reflective journal (1000 words equivalent)

N/AN/AN/ANo20SILO2, SILO3

On-Line, 2020, Online study period 4 , Online

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSeyed Mohammad Sadegh Khaksar

Class requirements

Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 28 - 34
One 6.00 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 28 to week 34 and delivered via online.

Assessments

Assessment elementCommentsCategoryContributionHurdle%ILO*

Individual assignment (1000 words)

N/AN/AN/ANo20SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4

Individual assignment (1500 words equivalent)

N/AN/AN/ANo30SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4

Group assignment (1250 words equivalent per student)

N/AN/AN/ANo30SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4

Reflective journal (1000 words equivalent)

N/AN/AN/ANo20SILO2, SILO3

On-Line, 2020, Online study period 6 , Online

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSeyed Mohammad Sadegh Khaksar

Class requirements

Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 44 - 50
One 6.00 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 44 to week 50 and delivered via online.

Assessments

Assessment elementCommentsCategoryContributionHurdle%ILO*

Individual assignment (1000 words)

N/AN/AN/ANo20SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4

Individual assignment (1500 words equivalent)

N/AN/AN/ANo30SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4

Group assignment (1250 words equivalent per student)

N/AN/AN/ANo30SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4

Reflective journal (1000 words equivalent)

N/AN/AN/ANo20SILO2, SILO3

Sydney, 2020, Study period 1, Blended

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSeyed Mohammad Sadegh Khaksar

Class requirements

WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 hours workshop per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
In addition, students are expected to undertake between 1 h and 3 h of learning and assessment activities each week prior to class.

Assessments

Assessment elementCommentsCategoryContributionHurdle%ILO*

Individual assignment (1000 words)

N/AN/AN/ANo20SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4

Individual assignment (1500 words equivalent)

N/AN/AN/ANo30SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4

Group assignment (1250 words equivalent per student)

N/AN/AN/ANo30SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4

Reflective journal (1000 words equivalent)

N/AN/AN/ANo20SILO2, SILO3

Sydney, 2020, Study period 2, Blended

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSeyed Mohammad Sadegh Khaksar

Class requirements

WorkShopWeek: 31 - 42
One 2.00 hours workshop per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 31 to week 42 and delivered via face-to-face.
In addition, students are expected to undertake between 1 h and 3 h of learning and assessment activities each week prior to class.

Assessments

Assessment elementCommentsCategoryContributionHurdle%ILO*

Individual assignment (1000 words)

N/AN/AN/ANo20SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4

Individual assignment (1500 words equivalent)

N/AN/AN/ANo30SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4

Group assignment (1250 words equivalent per student)

N/AN/AN/ANo30SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4

Reflective journal (1000 words equivalent)

N/AN/AN/ANo20SILO2, SILO3