PROJECT MANAGEMENT

MGT5PMT

2021

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.

SchoolLa Trobe Business School

Credit points15

Subject Co-ordinatorSeyed Mohammad Sadegh Khaksar

Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes

Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters

Available as ElectiveYes

Learning ActivitiesTheoretical and practical consideration of contemporary issues in the field supported with pre-assigned questions and case study.

Capstone subjectNo

Subject particulars

Subject rules

PrerequisitesN/A

Co-requisitesN/A

Incompatible subjectsN/A

Equivalent subjectsN/A

Quota Management StrategyEnrolment accepted until quota reached

Quota-conditions or rulesAvailable only to students of courses which have Project Management as core subject

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
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

Subject options

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Start date between: and    Key dates

City Campus, 2021, Semester 1, Blended

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment size45

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSeyed Mohammad Sadegh Khaksar

Class requirements

Block ModeWeek: 11 - 22
Four 6.00 hours block mode per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 11 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 elementCommentsCategoryContributionHurdle% ILO*

Individual Discussion Engagement (1000 words) Workshops and online discussion engagement

N/AAssignmentIndividualNo30 SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5

Individual Essay (1500 words) Critical essay on a specific project management issue

N/AOtherIndividualNo20 SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4

Individual Project Plan (4000 words) Individual project plan reporting project implementation, monitoring and control processes, performance evaluation.

N/AOtherIndividualNo50 SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5

Sydney, 2021, Semester 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 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 elementCommentsCategoryContributionHurdle% ILO*

Individual Discussion Engagement (1000 words) Workshops and online discussion engagement

N/AAssignmentIndividualNo30 SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5

Individual Essay (1500 words) Critical essay on a specific project management issue

N/AOtherIndividualNo20 SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4

Individual Project Plan (4000 words) Individual project plan reporting project implementation, monitoring and control processes, performance evaluation.

N/AOtherIndividualNo50 SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5

City Campus, 2021, Semester 2, Blended

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment size45

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSeyed Mohammad Sadegh Khaksar

Class requirements

Block ModeWeek: 32 - 42
Four 6.00 hours block mode per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 32 to week 42 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 elementCommentsCategoryContributionHurdle% ILO*

Individual Discussion Engagement (1000 words) Workshops and online discussion engagement

N/AAssignmentIndividualNo30 SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5

Individual Essay (1500 words) Critical essay on a specific project management issue

N/AOtherIndividualNo20 SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4

Individual Project Plan (4000 words) Individual project plan reporting project implementation, monitoring and control processes, performance evaluation.

N/AOtherIndividualNo50 SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5

Sydney, 2021, Semester 2, Blended

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSeyed Mohammad Sadegh Khaksar

Class requirements

WorkShopWeek: 30 - 42
One 2.00 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 30 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 elementCommentsCategoryContributionHurdle% ILO*

Individual Discussion Engagement (1000 words) Workshops and online discussion engagement

N/AAssignmentIndividualNo30 SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5

Individual Essay (1500 words) Critical essay on a specific project management issue

N/AOtherIndividualNo20 SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4

Individual Project Plan (4000 words) Individual project plan reporting project implementation, monitoring and control processes, performance evaluation.

N/AOtherIndividualNo50 SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5

On-Line, 2021, LTU Term 1, Online

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSeyed Mohammad Sadegh Khaksar

Class requirements

Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 2 - 7
One 6.00 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 2 to week 7 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 Discussion Engagement (1000 words) Workshops and online discussion engagement

N/AAssignmentIndividualNo30 SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5

Individual Essay (1500 words) Critical essay on a specific project management issue

N/AOtherIndividualNo20 SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4

Individual Project Plan (4000 words) Individual project plan reporting project implementation, monitoring and control processes, performance evaluation.

N/AOtherIndividualNo50 SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5

Bendigo, 2021, LTU Term 5, Blended

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSeyed Mohammad Sadegh Khaksar

Class requirements

Block ModeWeek: 37 - 42
One 4.00 days block mode per study period on weekdays during the day from week 37 to week 42 and delivered via blended.

Assessments

Assessment elementCommentsCategoryContributionHurdle% ILO*

Individual Discussion Engagement (1000 words) Workshops and online discussion engagement

N/AAssignmentIndividualNo30 SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5

Individual Essay (1500 words) Critical essay on a specific project management issue

N/AOtherIndividualNo20 SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4

Individual Project Plan (4000 words) Individual project plan reporting project implementation, monitoring and control processes, performance evaluation.

N/AOtherIndividualNo50 SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5

Sydney, 2021, Summer, Blended

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSeyed Mohammad Sadegh Khaksar

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 elementCommentsCategoryContributionHurdle% ILO*

Individual Discussion Engagement (1000 words) Workshops and online discussion engagement

N/AAssignmentIndividualNo30 SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5

Individual Essay (1500 words) Critical essay on a specific project management issue

N/AOtherIndividualNo20 SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4

Individual Project Plan (4000 words) Individual project plan reporting project implementation, monitoring and control processes, performance evaluation.

N/AOtherIndividualNo50 SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5