INFT6304
10 units
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:
- The Project Management Life Cycle; defining, planning, executing and delivering.
- The Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK).
- Project selection and portfolio management.
- The organisational context: strategy, structure, and people.
- Scope management; estimation and budgeting.
- Risk Management.
- 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
Course outline not yet available.
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