mgt5pmt project management
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
MGT5PMT
2017
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In Project Management, you will be introduced to the essentials of managing projects which covers a range of issues including the project management life cycle; the functions essential to successful project management; developing a project management plan; verifying and controlling the project scope; defining, scheduling and allocating resources; and monitoring project quality. Working independently and working together with other students, you will learn about organising, planning and performing projects, and develop the ethical, critical thinking and interpersonal skills required to understand, analyse, and improve various projects.
SchoolLa Trobe Business School
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorWilliam Keeton
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditions Priority given to students enrolled in LMPM: Master of Management (Project Management), then order of application among students enrolled at the City Campus (Collins Street).
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | TBD | Prescribed | TBD | TBD |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Determine the client's project goals, the stakeholders and the project risks.
- Activities:
- Theoretical and practical consideration of contemporary issues in the field supported with pre-assigned questions and case studies. Project / case study
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
02. Prepare project plans to meet project objectives and requirements
- Activities:
- Theoretical and practical consideration of contemporary issues in the field supported with pre-assigned questions and case studies. Project / case study
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
03. Develop documentation to achieve project objectives within time, cost and quality parameters
- Activities:
- Theoretical and practical consideration of contemporary issues in the field supported with pre-assigned questions and case studies. Project / case study
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
04. Recommend appropriate management tools for monitoring and control of projects
- Activities:
- Theoretical and practical consideration of contemporary issues in the field supported with pre-assigned questions and case studies. Project / case study
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
05. Communicate project plans and updates with stakeholders
- Activities:
- Theoretical and practical consideration of contemporary issues in the field supported with pre-assigned questions and case studies. Project / case study
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
Subject options
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City Campus, 2017, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment size60
Enrolment information Room capacity at City Campus Priority given to students enrolled in LMPM, then order of application among students enrolled in a course at the City Campus.
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorWilliam Keeton
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on any day including weekend at night from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"In addition, students are expected to undertake between 1 h and 3 h of online learning and assessment activities each week prior to class."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Individual written assignment (1200 words) | 20 | 01, 02 | |
| Individual written assignment (1800 words) | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| Individual presentation (5 mins, 500 words equivalent) | 10 | 03, 05 | |
| Individual written assignment (2500 words) | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
City Campus, 2017, Week 32-38, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment size60
Enrolment information Room capacity at City Campus Priority given to students enrolled in LMPM, then order of application among students enrolled in a course at the City Campus.
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorWilliam Keeton
Class requirements
Block ModeWeek: 32 - 36
Two 4.0 hours block mode every two weeks on any day including weekend during the day from week 32 to week 36 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Classes in Weeks 32, 34 and 36. In addition, students are expected to undertake online learning and assessment activities prior to class."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Individual written assignment (1200 words) | 20 | 01, 02 | |
| Individual written assignment (1800 words) | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| Individual presentation (5 mins, 500 words equivalent) | 10 | 03, 05 | |
| Individual written assignment (2500 words) | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
Online, 2017, Online StudyPeriod 5, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorWilliam Keeton
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 36 - 42
One 6.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 36 to week 42 and delivered via online.
"This subject is delivered entirely online. Students are required to undertake online learning and assessment activities."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Individual written assignment (1200 words) | 20 | 01, 02 | |
| Individual written assignment (1800 words) | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| Individual presentation (5 mins, 500 words equivalent) | 10 | 03, 05 | |
| Individual written assignment (2500 words) | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
Sydney, 2017, Study Period 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorWilliam Keeton
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"In addition, students are expected to undertake between 1 h and 3 h of online learning and assessment activities each week prior to class."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Individual written assignment (1200 words) | 20 | 01, 02 | |
| Individual written assignment (1800 words) | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| Individual presentation (5 mins, 500 words equivalent) | 10 | 03, 05 | |
| Individual written assignment (2500 words) | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
Sydney, 2017, Study Period 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorWilliam Keeton
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 42
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 31 to week 42 and delivered via face-to-face.
"In addition, students are expected to undertake between 1 h and 3 h of online learning and assessment activities each week prior to class."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Individual written assignment (1200 words) | 20 | 01, 02 | |
| Individual written assignment (1800 words) | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| Individual presentation (5 mins, 500 words equivalent) | 10 | 03, 05 | |
| Individual written assignment (2500 words) | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
Sydney, 2017, Study Period 3, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorWilliam Keeton
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 46
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on any day including weekend at night in week 46 and delivered via face-to-face.
"In addition, students are expected to undertake between 1 h and 3 h of online learning and assessment activities each week prior to class."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Individual written assignment (1200 words) | 20 | 01, 02 | |
| Individual written assignment (1800 words) | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| Individual presentation (5 mins, 500 words equivalent) | 10 | 03, 05 | |
| Individual written assignment (2500 words) | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |