PROJECT MANAGEMENT

MGT5PMT

2020

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

In Project Management, you will be introduced to the essentials of managing projects which covers 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. Working independently and working together with other students, you will learn about organising, planning and performing projects, and develop the ethical, critical thinking and interpersonal skills required to understand, analyse, and improve various projects.

School: La Trobe Business School (Pre 2022)

Credit points: 15

Subject Co-ordinator: Sajad Fayezi

Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: Yes

Subject year level: Year Level 5 - Masters

Exchange Students: No

Available as Elective: Yes

Learning Activities: N/A

Capstone subject: No

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites: N/A

Co-requisites: N/A

Incompatible subjects: N/A

Equivalent subjects: N/A

Quota Management Strategy: Merit based quota management

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

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Creativity and Innovation

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Research and Evidence-Based Inquiry

Intended Learning Outcomes

01. Determine the client's project goals, the stakeholders and the project risks.

02. Prepare project plans to meet project objectives and requirements

03. Develop documentation to achieve project objectives within time, cost and quality parameters

04. Recommend appropriate management tools for monitoring and control of projects

05. Communicate project plans and updates with stakeholders

City Campus, 2020, Semester 1, Blended

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: 45

Enrolment information: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Sajad Fayezi

Class requirements

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

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
Individual written assignment (1700 words)Individual written assignment, reporting the project goals, scope, and general project delivery overview. A case study will be provided.	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	30	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3
Individual written assignment (2400 words)Individual written assignment, reporting the project schedule, resources, budget and risk. A case study will be provided.	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	35	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4
Individual written assignment (2400 wordsIndividual written assignment, reporting project implementation plan, monitoring and control processes, project performance evaluation, and project closure. A case study will be provided.	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	35	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5

City Campus, 2020, Semester 2, Blended

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: 45

Enrolment information: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Sajad Fayezi

Class requirements

WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.00 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
In addition, students are expected to undertake 1-3 hrs of online learning and assessment activities each week prior to class.

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
Individual written assignment (1700 words)Individual written assignment, reporting the project goals, scope, and general project delivery overview. A case study will be provided.	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	30	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3
Individual written assignment (2400 words)Individual written assignment, reporting the project schedule, resources, budget and risk. A case study will be provided.	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	35	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4
Individual written assignment (2400 wordsIndividual written assignment, reporting project implementation plan, monitoring and control processes, project performance evaluation, and project closure. A case study will be provided.	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	35	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5

On-Line, 2020, Online study period 1, Online

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Sajad Fayezi

Class requirements

Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 2 - 8
One 6.00 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 2 to week 8 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 written assignment (1700 words)Individual written assignment, reporting the project goals, scope, and general project delivery overview. A case study will be provided.	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	30	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3
Individual written assignment (2400 words)Individual written assignment, reporting the project schedule, resources, budget and risk. A case study will be provided.	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	35	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4
Individual written assignment (2400 wordsIndividual written assignment, reporting project implementation plan, monitoring and control processes, project performance evaluation, and project closure. A case study will be provided.	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	35	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5

On-Line, 2020, Online study period 3, Online

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Sajad Fayezi

Class requirements

Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 18 - 24
One 6.00 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 18 to week 24 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 written assignment (1700 words)Individual written assignment, reporting the project goals, scope, and general project delivery overview. A case study will be provided.	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	30	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3
Individual written assignment (2400 words)Individual written assignment, reporting the project schedule, resources, budget and risk. A case study will be provided.	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	35	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4
Individual written assignment (2400 wordsIndividual written assignment, reporting project implementation plan, monitoring and control processes, project performance evaluation, and project closure. A case study will be provided.	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	35	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5

On-Line, 2020, Online study period 5 , Online

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Sajad Fayezi

Class requirements

Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 36 - 42
One 6.00 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 36 to week 42 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 written assignment (1700 words)Individual written assignment, reporting the project goals, scope, and general project delivery overview. A case study will be provided.	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	30	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3
Individual written assignment (2400 words)Individual written assignment, reporting the project schedule, resources, budget and risk. A case study will be provided.	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	35	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4
Individual written assignment (2400 wordsIndividual written assignment, reporting project implementation plan, monitoring and control processes, project performance evaluation, and project closure. A case study will be provided.	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	35	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5

Sydney, 2020, Study period 1, Blended

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Sajad Fayezi

Class requirements

WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 hours workshop per week on weekdays 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 online learning and assessment activities each week prior to class.

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
Individual written assignment (1700 words)Individual written assignment, reporting the project goals, scope, and general project delivery overview. A case study will be provided.	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	30	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3
Individual written assignment (2400 words)Individual written assignment, reporting the project schedule, resources, budget and risk. A case study will be provided.	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	35	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4
Individual written assignment (2400 wordsIndividual written assignment, reporting project implementation plan, monitoring and control processes, project performance evaluation, and project closure. A case study will be provided.	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	35	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5

Sydney, 2020, Study period 2, Blended

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Sajad Fayezi

Class requirements

WorkShopWeek: 31 - 42
One 2.00 hours workshop per week on weekdays 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 online learning and assessment activities each week prior to class.

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
Individual written assignment (1700 words)Individual written assignment, reporting the project goals, scope, and general project delivery overview. A case study will be provided.	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	30	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3
Individual written assignment (2400 words)Individual written assignment, reporting the project schedule, resources, budget and risk. A case study will be provided.	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	35	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4
Individual written assignment (2400 wordsIndividual written assignment, reporting project implementation plan, monitoring and control processes, project performance evaluation, and project closure. A case study will be provided.	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	35	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5

Sydney, 2020, Study period 3, Blended

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Sajad Fayezi

Class requirements

WorkShopWeek: 46 - 0
One 2.00 hours workshop per week on weekdays at night from week 46 to week 0 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 written assignment (1700 words)Individual written assignment, reporting the project goals, scope, and general project delivery overview. A case study will be provided.	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	30	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3
Individual written assignment (2400 words)Individual written assignment, reporting the project schedule, resources, budget and risk. A case study will be provided.	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	35	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4
Individual written assignment (2400 wordsIndividual written assignment, reporting project implementation plan, monitoring and control processes, project performance evaluation, and project closure. A case study will be provided.	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	35	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5