Available in 2024
Course code

EPMANC220

Units

10 units

Level

level

Course handbook

Description

EPMANC220 provides an introduction to project management, including international dimensions and the impact of culture in a globally connected world. The course introduces students to fundamentals of project management, such as planning, organising and controlling resources, including time management and basic budgeting as well as fundamental marketing principles. The course teaches basic soft, transferable skills such as communication and working in teams.


Availability2024 Course Timetables

Callaghan

  • Semester 2 - 2024

Ourimbah

  • Semester 2 - 2024

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of the course students will be able to:

1. Explain the basic fundamentals of project management and organisational theory, including the ability to recognise and use relevant terminology.

2. Read, understand, and critically evaluate the information contained in relevant academic texts.

3. Organise and present information in oral presentations, essays and reports.

4. Analyse and critically evaluate case studies in at least one of the topic areas, including its relevance to course topics.

5. Contribute to a team project in an effective manner.

6. Describe the processes underlying diversity as it relates to management of a project and team.


Content

  • The business environment
    • Overview of the internal and external environment of organisation
    • International dimensions and cultural differences
    • Introduction to marketing and the marketing mix
    • Ethics and ethical considerations
  • Fundamentals of project management
    • Introduction to project management
    • Time management
    • Planning, organising, and controlling resources including budgeting
    • Developing skills in communication and negotiation

Requisite

If you have successfully completed EPMANC320 you cannot enrol in this course.


Assessment items

Written Assignment: Essay Plan

Essay: Essay

Quiz: Quizzes

Written Assignment: Team Project Part 1

Written Assignment: Team Project Part 2


Contact hours

Semester 2 - 2024 - Callaghan

Lecture-1
  • Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s) starting in week 1
Tutorial-1
  • Face to Face On Campus 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 11 week(s) starting in week 2

Semester 2 - 2024 - Ourimbah

Lecture-1
  • Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s) starting in week 1
Tutorial-1
  • Face to Face On Campus 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 11 week(s) starting in week 2

Course outline