GSBS6777
10 units
6000 level
Course handbook
Description
This unit is designed to develop and apply the knowledge and skills required for the effective management of business projects incorporating practical problem-solving and critical analysis . Students will apply core principles of project management to functional business areas noting the importance of effective leadership, project communication, human resource management, and processual aspects of managing change . It also highlights the skills needed and key tasks in leading and managing change in organisations.
Availability2024 Course Timetables
Online
- Trimester 2 - 2024
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course students will be able to:
1. Apply a programmatic approach to managing business projects.
2. Apply the principles of communication management to the core tasks of managing change
3. Manage resources and risks in the project management environment.
4. Evaluate the role of leadership at different stages of managing projects.
5. Monitor, review and critically evaluate projects.
Content
Topics will include:
- Identifying strategic project(s)
- Program management
- Effective management of resources
- Managing Project Risk
- Building core skills
- Stakeholder management,
- Orchestrating leadership,
- Project communication
- Managing change projects
- Monitoring progress and review
- Evaluating project deliverables
Assessment items
Written Assignment: Stakeholder analysis (Critical review)
Proposal / Plan: Project Proposal / Plan
Presentation: Project Pitch
Contact hours
Trimester 2 - 2024 - Online
Workshop-1
- Online 30 hour(s) per term
Course outline
- GSBS6777 - Trimester 2, 2024 (Online) (PDF, 224.1 KB)
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