ARBE6401

Project Scoping and Integration

10 Units 6000 Level Course

Available in 2014

WebLearn GradSchool Trimester 2

Previously offered in 2013, 2012, 2011

Examines the core concepts, principles and techniques underlying project scoping and integration.

Objectives A broad knowledge and understanding of:

* Organisational processes leading to project authorisation, start-up and designation of project manager
* The place of scope management and scope control in the context of the project life cycle
* The need for scope definition during project start-up and ongoing during the project life cycle
* Ethods to define products and activities, e.g. work, organisation and product breakdown structures
* The components of a scope statement
* The practice of change control
* The project process, the project life-cycle and the relationship between project phases
* Planning and control procedures, resource management and risk management
* A range of suitable methodologies, techniques and tools available to project managers
* Internal and external environment factors that may affect the project
Content Scope
i.Defining the project context
ii.Guiding the development of project scope definition activities
iii.Implementing scope controls

Integration
i.Agreeing and establishing life cycle reporting and measurement systems
ii.Managing the integration of all project management functions
iii.Coordinating internal and external environments
iv.Implementing project activities throughout the project life cycle
v.Assessing project integration outcomes
Replacing Course(s) NA
Transition NA
Industrial Experience 0
Assumed Knowledge Nil
Modes of Delivery Distance Learning : IT Based
External Mode
Teaching Methods Case Study
Self Directed Learning
Tutorial
Assessment Items
Essays / Written Assignments
Essays / Written Assignments
Contact Hours Tutorial: for 3 hour(s) per Week for Full Term
Self Directed Learning: for 10 hour(s) per Week for Full Term
Timetables 2014 Course Timetables for ARBE6401