Available in 2024
Course code

INFT6304

Units

10 units

Level

6000 level

Course handbook

Description

Professionals, whether they are working in the sciences, business, engineering, information technology, health or education, typically work in teams to complete projects. This course introduces and examines the technical and socio-cultural dimensions of Project Management. Students experience all aspects of the Project Life Cycle through the completion of integrated unifying exercises. A conceptual framework underpinning Project Management is presented in the context of the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK). These professional standards are those used by the Australian Institute of Project Managers (AIPM) and their international counterparts.


Availability2024 Course Timetables

Callaghan

  • Trimester 2 - 2024

Singapore NAIHE

  • Trimester 2 - 2024

Online

  • Trimester 2 - 2024

Sydney Elizabeth Street

  • Trimester 2 - 2024

Learning outcomes

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

1. Demonstrate acquisition of the knowledge and skills of Project Management based on the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK);

2. Indicate the importance of both socio-cultural and technical issues in the successful management of a project;

3. Apply modern project management techniques and tools within a professional area of expertise.

4. Apply agile methods to solve Project Management problems


Content

All aspects of contemporary management practice will be covered, with two guiding principles used in formulating exact content and delivery methods. Firstly, the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) will provide the conceptual framework and guide topic selection. Secondly, examples that are tailored to suit the background and interests of individual participants will be utilised to demonstrate and re-enforce concepts.Topics covered include:

  1. The Project Management Life Cycle; defining, planning, executing and delivering.
  2. The Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK).
  3. Project selection and portfolio management.
  4. The organisational context: strategy, structure, and people.
  5. Scope management; estimation and budgeting.
  6. Risk Management.
  7. Contemporary Project Management tools, including agile, Microsoft Project for general management, and Microsoft Excel for financial analysis.

Assumed knowledge

Basic competency in Microsoft Excel.


Assessment items

Quiz: Quizzes

Written Assignment: Essay/Written Assignment 1

Written Assignment: Essay/Written Assignment 2

Formal Examination: Formal Examination
Compulsory Requirement: Pass requirement 40% - Must obtain 40% in this assessment item to pass the course.


Contact hours

Trimester 2 - 2024 - Callaghan

Computer Lab-1
  • Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 11 week(s) starting in week 2
Online Activity-1
  • Online 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s) starting in week 1

Trimester 2 - 2024 - Singapore NAIHE

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

Trimester 2 - 2024 - Online

Computer Lab-1
  • Online 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 11 week(s) starting in week 2
Online Activity-1
  • Online 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s) starting in week 1

Trimester 2 - 2024 - Sydney Elizabeth Street

Computer Lab-1
  • Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 11 week(s) starting in week 2
Online Activity-1
  • Online 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s) starting in week 1

Course outline

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