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.

School: La Trobe Business School (Pre 2022)

Credit points: 15

Subject Co-ordinator: Seyed Mohammad Sadegh Khaksar

Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: Yes

Subject year level: Year Level 5 - Masters

Exchange Students: No

Available as Elective: No

Learning Activities: N/A

Capstone subject: Yes

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites: MGT5PMT

Co-requisites: MGT5IPM

Incompatible subjects: N/A

Equivalent subjects: N/A

Quota Management Strategy: N/A

Quota-conditions or rules: N/A

Special conditions: N/A

Minimum credit point requirement: N/A

Assumed knowledge: N/A

Career Ready

Career-focused: No

Work-based learning: No

Self sourced or Uni sourced: N/A

Entire subject or partial subject: N/A

Total hours/days required: N/A

Location of WBL activity (region): N/A

WBL addtional requirements: N/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.

City Campus, 2020, Semester 2, Blended

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Seyed 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 element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
Individual assignment (1000 words)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	20	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4
Individual assignment (1500 words equivalent)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	30	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4
Group assignment (1250 words equivalent per student)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	30	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4
Reflective journal (1000 words equivalent)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	20	SILO2, SILO3

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

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Seyed 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 element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
Individual assignment (1000 words)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	20	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4
Individual assignment (1500 words equivalent)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	30	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4
Group assignment (1250 words equivalent per student)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	30	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4
Reflective journal (1000 words equivalent)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	20	SILO2, SILO3

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

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Seyed 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 element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
Individual assignment (1000 words)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	20	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4
Individual assignment (1500 words equivalent)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	30	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4
Group assignment (1250 words equivalent per student)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	30	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4
Reflective journal (1000 words equivalent)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	20	SILO2, SILO3

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

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Seyed 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 element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
Individual assignment (1000 words)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	20	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4
Individual assignment (1500 words equivalent)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	30	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4
Group assignment (1250 words equivalent per student)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	30	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4
Reflective journal (1000 words equivalent)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	20	SILO2, SILO3

Sydney, 2020, Study period 1, Blended

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Seyed 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 element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
Individual assignment (1000 words)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	20	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4
Individual assignment (1500 words equivalent)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	30	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4
Group assignment (1250 words equivalent per student)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	30	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4
Reflective journal (1000 words equivalent)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	20	SILO2, SILO3

Sydney, 2020, Study period 2, Blended

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Seyed 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 element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
Individual assignment (1000 words)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	20	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4
Individual assignment (1500 words equivalent)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	30	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4
Group assignment (1250 words equivalent per student)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	30	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4
Reflective journal (1000 words equivalent)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	20	SILO2, SILO3