Project Management Essentials

PRM30001 12.5 Credit Points Hawthorn, Online Available to incoming Study Abroad and Exchange students

Duration

  • One Semester or equivalent

     

Contact hours

  • 24 hours Face to Face + blended + Swinburne Online

On-campus unit delivery combines face-to-face and digital learning. For Online unit delivery, learning is conducted exclusively online.

2023 teaching periods

Hawthorn

Higher Ed. Semester 2

Dates:
31 Jul 23 - 29 Oct 23

Results:
5 Dec 23

Last self enrolment:
13 Aug 23

Census:
31 Aug 23

Last withdraw without fail:
15 Sep 23
More teaching periods
Swinburne Online

Teaching Period 1		 Swinburne Online

Teaching Period 3

Dates:
13 Mar 23 - 11 Jun 23

Results:
4 Jul 23

Last self enrolment:
26 Mar 23

Census:
7 Apr 23

Last withdraw without fail:
28 Apr 23

Dates:
6 Nov 23 - 11 Feb 24

Results:
5 Mar 24

Last self enrolment:
19 Nov 23

Census:
1 Dec 23

Last withdraw without fail:
29 Dec 23

Prerequisites

100 credit points

Aims and objectives

This unit equips students with the skills and knowledge to meet the challenges of managing projects in a variety of contexts. This unit introduces the specific techniques inherent to project management such as selecting the projects that bring the maximum value, and planning and implementing projects to meet the organizational objectives. The unit builds on the process framework for project management from Initiating to Planning, Implementing, Control and Closing, across content areas. This unit also critically analyses the relevance and suitability of project management approaches to a variety of organizational contexts
 
 Unit Learning Outcomes (ULO)
Students who successfully complete this unit will be able to:

1. Describe project management core theories and apply strategic approaches to project selection.
2. Apply project management frameworks to meet the complex needs in a variety of project contexts.
3. Demonstrate the technical and teamwork skills required to develop a formal project plan and explain its purpose and content to a target audience.
4. Effectively evaluate project progress and analyse project closure.
5. Analyse the role of socio-technical aspects such as leadership and stakeholder management on project success.