This unit focuses on a holistic approach to project management. It provides students with a high level of understanding of the processes of project management, as well as sound skills in use of project tools. Proficiency in using key tools and concepts could give students a significant competitive advantage in the market place. The content deals with: concepts and definitions; organising and staffing the project office and team; planning, scheduling techniques; cost control; risk management; contracts and procurement; etc. Case studies, articles of interest that may appear in current media, and students own work experiences with project management, will be discussed in the class to optimise the learning opportunity in the unit. After completing this unit students are eligible to sit the exam for PMP and CAPM organised by PMI (Melbourne Charter) at no additional cost to them (apart from the administrative fee for sitting the exam).
2 hrs lectures/wk, 1 hr tutorial/wk
Student commitments total 12 hours per week, including:
BUS5150, FIT5022, MBA9052, GCO5807
Students must be enrolled in a post graduate course to undertake this unit.
Joze Kuzic
Jayantha Rajapakse
In-semester assessment: 100%
| Assessment Task | Value | Due Date |
|---|---|---|
| Test 1 | 25% | Week 4 Tutorial |
| Test 2 | 25% | Week 7 Tutorial |
| Syndicate Assignment | 25% | Week 9 Tutorial |
| Test 3 | 25% | Week 12 Tutorial |
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Based on previous student feedback this unit is well structured and no changes have been made this semester.
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Microsoft Project, or similar software.
Microsoft Project can be obtained from:
http://infotech.monash.edu/itsupport/msdnaa.html
| Week | Activities | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | No formal assessment or activities are undertaken in week 0 | |
| 1 | Overview of Project Management | No tutorial in week 1 |
| 2 | Project Management Growth: Concepts and Definitions | Tutorial on exercises/case studies |
| 3 | Organisational structures | Tutorial on exercises/case studies |
| 4 | Planning | In class test 1 |
| 5 | Cost Control | Tutorial on exercises/case studies |
| 6 | Pricing and Estimating | Tutorial on exercises/case studies |
| 7 | Risk Management | In class test 2 |
| 8 | Network Scheduling Techniques | Tutorial on exercises/case studies |
| 9 | Organising and Staffing the Project Office and Team | Tutorial on exercises/case studies (Assignment due) |
| 10 | Time Management and Working with Executives | Tutorial on exercises/case studies |
| 11 | Management Functions | Tutorial on exercises/case studies |
| 12 | Legal Issues in Project Management | In class test 3 |
| SWOT VAC | No formal assessment is undertaken SWOT VAC | |
| Examination period | LINK to Assessment Policy: http://policy.monash.edu.au/policy-bank/ academic/education/assessment/ assessment-in-coursework-policy.html |
*Unit Schedule details will be maintained and communicated to you via your MUSO (Blackboard or Moodle) learning system.
Faculty Policy - Unit Assessment Hurdles (http://www.infotech.monash.edu.au/resources/staff/edgov/policies/assessment-examinations/unit-assessment-hurdles.html)
Academic Integrity - Please see the Demystifying Citing and Referencing tutorial at http://lib.monash.edu/tutorials/citing/
- Correct answers to questions (demonstrates understanding of learning materials).
- Quality of solutions to problems (demonstrates understanding of learning materials).
- Correct answers to questions (demonstrates understanding of learning materials).
- Quality of solutions to problems (demonstrates understanding of learning materials).
Ability to develop a meaningful project plan, adhearing to all of the specified requirements.
Each syndicate will have to submit the division of the work on the assignment, for each syndicate member.
The tutor will use this information to assess individual contributions when allocating marks to syndicate members.
- Correct answers to questions (demonstrates understanding of learning materials).
- Quality of solutions to problems (demonstrates understanding of learning materials).
It is a University requirement (http://www.policy.monash.edu/policy-bank/academic/education/conduct/plagiarism-procedures.html) for students to submit an assignment coversheet for each assessment item. Faculty Assignment coversheets can be found at http://www.infotech.monash.edu.au/resources/student/forms/. Please check with your Lecturer on the submission method for your assignment coversheet (e.g. attach a file to the online assignment submission, hand-in a hard copy, or use an online quiz).
Submission must be made by the due date otherwise penalties will be enforced.
You must negotiate any extensions formally with your campus unit leader via the in-semester special consideration process: http://www.infotech.monash.edu.au/resources/student/equity/special-consideration.html.
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Key educational policies include:
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