Subject Outline

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Sub Topics

Subject Code	MGT201
Subject Name	Project Management
Level	200
Credit Points	3.00
Type	Elective/Specialisation
Pre/Co-requisite	None

Successfully completing this subject will require you to commit to a balance of class time, pre and post work and online activities as outlined below.

Total workload

Total No. timetabled hours:	Total No. personal study hours:	Total workload hours:
33	77	110

Weekly study workload

Timetabled:	Personal study:	Total:
3 hours per week	7 hours per week	10 hours per week

Description and rationale

This subject will provide students with the key principles of project management and the knowledge and skills required to undertake and effectively manage projects from initial project selection through to final closure. Students will have the opportunity to examine the fundamental principles, tools and techniques used by project managers such as planning, scheduling, estimating, costing, risk management, stakeholder management, project teams and the use of appropriate project planning software. 

Topics to be covered

Topics are often refined and subject to change. Please refer to the topics and subtopics listed in the LMS menu for this module.

Description

Learning Outcome Description		Assessment tasks in which this learning outcome is assessed
a	Describe the core techniques and methodologies involved in project management.	1 & 2
b	Distinguish the various types of projects and the methodologies that underpin them.	1 & 2
c	valuate the key elements of the project life cycle through the development of a comprehensive project plan including scheduling and cost control.	1, 2 & 3
d	Discuss the role and functions of project teams and the level of responsibility of the project manager.	1, 2, 3 & 4
e	Apply appropriate project management tools and software.	2 & 3

Assessment tasks

Assessment Task		Weighting	Assessment Due	Subject Learning Outcomes to be assessed
1	Case Study Analysis (Individual)	25%	Week 5	a, b, c & d
2	Video Recording: Demonstrate and explain the project management process (individual)	20%	Week 8	a, b, c, d & e
3	Project Plan (Group)	40%	Week 11	c, d & e
4	Peer Evaluation and Reflective Report (Group)	15%	Week 12	d

Submitting your assessment tasks

Most assessment tasks are submitted using the Learning Management System. For more instructions on submitting the assessment tasks and specific information of the subject assessment submission requirements, please refer to the instructions in the Learning Management System.

Late submission and extension

There are penalties for late submission of assessment tasks. Please refer to the assessment section in the Learning Management System for more information on late submission penalties.

If you would like to request an extension for a submission deadline of your assessment, you need to meet the eligibility requirements.

Please refer to the assessment section in the Learning Management System for more information on late submission penalties, and requests for extensions.

Recommended learning and reading list

Textbooks

Larson, E. W. (2021), Project management: the managerial process, 8th Edition, McGraw-Hill, New York 

Pinto, J.K. & ProQuest. (2020), Project management : achieving competitive advantage, 5th Edition, Pearson Education Limited, Harlow, United Kingdom 

Meredith, J. R., Shafer, S. M. & Mantel, S. J., (2019), Project management: a managerial approach, 10th Edition, John Wiley and Son Australia, Ltd, Milton Qld 

Portny, S. E. (2017), Project management, 5th Edition, John Wiley & Sons, Inc, Hoboken, NJ 

Project Management Institute US. (2017), A guide to the project management body of knowledge (PMBOK guide), 6th Edition, Project Management Institute, Newtown Square, PA