PROJECT MANAGEMENT
MGT5PMT
2018
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-ordinatorSean Asian
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/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).
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. Recommend 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. Communicate project plans and updates with stakeholders
- 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)
Subject options
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City Campus, 2018, Week 32-44, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment size60
Enrolment information School/College education committee decision to have a quota of 60 for block mode subjects Students of courses which this subject is part of discipline core have a priority for enrolment
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSean Asian
Class requirements
Block Mode
Week:
32
-
40
One 4.0 hours block mode per week
on any day including weekend
during the day
from week 32 to week 40
and delivered via blended.
"Classes in week 32, 33, 34 and 36, 37, 38"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Individual written assignment (1200 words) | 20 | 01, 02 | |
| Individual written assignment (1800 words) | 25 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| Individual presentation (5 mins, 500 words equivalent) | 10 | 03, 05 | |
| Individual written assignment (2500 words) | 35 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 | |
| Individual Online Activity | 10 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
City Campus, 2018, Week 10-25, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment size60
Enrolment information School/College education committee decision to have a quota of 60 for block mode subjects Students of courses which this subject is part of discipline core have a priority for enrolment
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSean Asian
Class requirements
Block Mode
Week:
10
-
18
One 4.0 hours block mode per week
on any day including weekend
during the day
from week 10 to week 18
and delivered via blended.
"Classes in week 10, 11, 12 and 14, 15, 16"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Individual written assignment (1200 words) | 20 | 01, 02 | |
| Individual written assignment (1800 words) | 25 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| Individual presentation (5 mins, 500 words equivalent) | 10 | 03, 05 | |
| Individual written assignment (2500 words) | 35 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 | |
| Individual Online Activity | 10 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
Online, 2018, Online StudyPeriod 3, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSean Asian
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online Class
Week:
18
-
24
One 6.0 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 | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Individual written assignment (1200 words) | 20 | 01, 02 | |
| Individual written assignment (1800 words) | 25 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| Individual presentation (5 mins, 500 words equivalent) | 10 | 03, 05 | |
| Individual written assignment (2500 words) | 35 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 | |
| Individual Online Activity | 10 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
Online, 2018, Online StudyPeriod 5, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSean Asian
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online Class
Week:
36
-
42
One 6.0 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 | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Individual written assignment (1200 words) | 20 | 01, 02 | |
| Individual written assignment (1800 words) | 25 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| Individual presentation (5 mins, 500 words equivalent) | 10 | 03, 05 | |
| Individual written assignment (2500 words) | 35 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 | |
| Individual Online Activity | 10 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
Sydney, 2018, Study Period 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSean Asian
Class requirements
WorkShop
Week:
10
-
22
One 2.0 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 online learning and assessment activities each week prior to class."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Individual written assignment (1200 words) | 20 | 01, 02 | |
| Individual written assignment (1800 words) | 25 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| Individual presentation (5 mins, 500 words equivalent) | 10 | 03, 05 | |
| Individual written assignment (2500 words) | 35 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 | |
| Individual Online Activity | 10 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
Sydney, 2018, Study Period 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSean Asian
Class requirements
WorkShop
Week:
31
-
42
One 2.0 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 online learning and assessment activities each week prior to class."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Individual written assignment (1200 words) | 20 | 01, 02 | |
| Individual written assignment (1800 words) | 25 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| Individual presentation (5 mins, 500 words equivalent) | 10 | 03, 05 | |
| Individual written assignment (2500 words) | 35 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 | |
| Individual Online Activity | 10 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
Sydney, 2018, Study Period 3, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSean Asian
Class requirements
WorkShop
Week:
46
One 2.0 hours workshop per week
on any day including weekend
at night
in week 46
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 | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Individual written assignment (1200 words) | 20 | 01, 02 | |
| Individual written assignment (1800 words) | 25 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| Individual presentation (5 mins, 500 words equivalent) | 10 | 03, 05 | |
| Individual written assignment (2500 words) | 35 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 | |
| Individual Online Activity | 10 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |