Leading Complex Projects
Duration
- One Semester or equivalent
Contact hours
- 24 hours face to face + Blended
On-campus unit delivery combines face-to-face and digital learning. For Online unit delivery, learning is conducted exclusively online.
2023 teaching periods
Swinburne Online Teaching Period 3 |
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Dates: Results: Last self enrolment: Census: Last withdraw without fail: |
Prerequisites
INF70005 Strategic Project ManagementAims and objectives
This unit enables students to learn how to lead and manage effectively in difficult environments. It examines approaches to managing large collaborative projects including global and international initiatives, portfolio management and program management. Students will develop an understanding of leadership roles in in complex environments and demonstrate the ability to implement portfolio management frameworks and evaluate the realisation of project benefits. On completion of this unit students should be able to apply systems thinking in the development of creative approaches to project management including the application of collaborative communication tools to support complex project environment.
Unit Learning Outcomes (ULO)
Students who successfully complete this unit will be able to:
2. Critically evaluate and develop approaches for managing projects in international and global contexts
3. Analyse business scenarios and implement the most appropriate project, program and portfolio solutions
4. Critically evaluate and develop innovative responses to the management of virtual projects and virtual project teams
5. Communicate effectively as a professional and function as an effective leader or member of a diverse team
Unit information in detail
- Teaching methods, assessment and content.
Teaching methods
Hawthorn
Type | Hours per week | Number of Weeks | Total |
On Campus Class | 2 | 12 | 24 |
Online (asynchronous lecture) | 1 | 12 | 12 |
Unspecified Activities Independent Learning | 9.5 | 12 | 114 |
TOTAL | 150 hours |
Swinburne Online
Online Activities | 12.5 | 12 | 150 |
TOTAL | 150 hours |
Assessment
Types | Individual/Group Role | Weighting | Unit Learning Outcomes (ULOs) |
Assignment 1 | Individual | 20-30% | 1,2,3,4 |
Assignment 2 | Individual | 30-50% | 1,2,3,4 |
Assignment 3 | Group | 30-40% | 2,3,5 |
Content
• The Impact of Complexity on the Business Environment
• Leading Projects through Complexity
• Complexity and Project Management Tools
• Portfolio Management
• Program Management
• Global Project Management
• Complexity and Human Resource Management
• Complexity and Project Governance
• Complexity and Procurement
• Complexity, Uncertainty and Risk
• Leading Projects through Complexity
• Complexity and Project Management Tools
• Portfolio Management
• Program Management
• Global Project Management
• Complexity and Human Resource Management
• Complexity and Project Governance
• Complexity and Procurement
• Complexity, Uncertainty and Risk
Study resources
- Reading materials.
Reading materials
Students are advised to check the unit outline in the relevant teaching period for appropriate textbooks and further reading.