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Study Graduate Certificate in Project Management online through Open Universities Australia. Explore all degrees, subjects and short courses now.

Construction Project Management

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Project Management: Principles and Strategies

Project Management Overview

Project Management for Health and Wellness

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Managing Projects

This subject was previously known as URP660 Project Management Overview.This subject provides an overview of the concepts of projects, project management and project success. Students will apply systems theory to projects and analyse project management for initiation, planning, controlling and closing for managing scope, human resources, communication and stakeholders.Please Note: If it’s your first time studying a Curtin University subject, you’ll need to complete their compulsory ‘Academic Integrity Program’. It only takes two hours to complete online and provides you with vital information about studying with Curtin University. The Academic Integrity Program is compulsory, so if it’s not completed your subject grades will be withheld.Find out more about the <a href="https://academicintegrity.curtin.edu.au/" target="_blank">Academic Integrity module</a>.

Gain perspective on real industry projects in professional settings from idea to execution. Analyse a case study to contrast initiation and planning ideas. Scope out and communicate project management concepts and processes. Consider costs and risk. 

Project Management for Health Professionals provides students with the foundational knowledge required to appreciate and implement practical approaches to project management in health sciences. Students will extend their skills in the utilisation of research evidence to refine and deepen their understanding of the processes involved in project management. This subject has a focus on developing the strategies necessary to initiate, plan, implement, evaluate, finalise and disseminate the results of a health sciences project.

Project Management for Health Professionals

This subject was previously known as Project Management Research 2.The development and completion of the research dissertation initiated in Project Management Research 1 under the direction of a supervisor. Production of literature, determination of research methodology, collection and analysis of data, production of findings and conclusions.Please Note: If it’s your first time studying a Curtin University subject you’ll need to complete their compulsory ‘Academic Integrity Program’. It only takes two hours to complete online, and provides you with vital information about studying with Curtin University. The Academic Integrity Program is compulsory, so if it’s not completed your subject grades will be withheld.Find out more about the <a href="https://www.curtin.edu.au/students/essentials/rights/academic-integrity/aip/" target="_blank">Academic Integrity module</a>.

Further develop your project from Project Management Research 1. Find relating literature, decide on a research methodology, collect and analyse your data and draw your conclusion – all under the eyes of a supervisor. 

Project Management Dissertation

The application of knowledge, skills and tools learned from other units within the MSc (Project Management) program to a project. This entails the integrative management of scope, time, cost, quality, risk, communication, procurement, human resources and risk. Research skills are used to independently solve problems in an authentic professional environment.
Please Note: If it’s your first time studying a Curtin University subject you’ll need to complete their compulsory ‘Academic Integrity Program’. It only takes two hours to complete online, and provides you with vital information about studying with Curtin University. The Academic Integrity Program is compulsory, so if it’s not completed your subject grades will be withheld.
Find out more about the <a href="https://www.curtin.edu.au/students/essentials/rights/academic-integrity/aip/" target="_blank">Academic Integrity module</a>.

Apply new-found skills in a project that requires you to consider scope, time, cost, quality, risk, communication, procurement and human resources. Showcase how you’ll solve real-life problems for the workplace.

Project Management Integrated Project

All projects, programs and portfolios exist within a strategic context. The organisational strategic management process is reviewed. The tools, techniques and process of program and portfolio management processes in terms of benefits management, stakeholder management and governance are explored, evaluated and applied.
Please Note: If it’s your first time studying a Curtin University subject you’ll need to complete their compulsory ‘Academic Integrity Program’. It only takes two hours to complete online, and provides you with vital information about studying with Curtin University. The Academic Integrity Program is compulsory, so if it’s not completed your subject grades will be withheld.
Find out more about the <a href="https://www.curtin.edu.au/students/essentials/rights/academic-integrity/aip/" target="_blank">Academic Integrity module</a>.

Create a comprehensive organisational plan, taking your cue from strategic management frameworks. Negotiate issues that can arise during a project’s governance process. Learn to navigate the requirements of stakeholders when managing a portfolio.

This subject aims to provide you with the opportunity to apply expert, specialised cognitive and technical skills in a body of knowledge of project management to independently execute a significant research-based project or piece of scholarship.
This subject is the second of two subjects (MPM 9501 and MPM 9502) that culminate in a 9,000 word research project that demonstrates a high level of synthesis of concepts and prepares you for lifelong learning in pursuit of personal development and excellence in professional practice.
You will implement their pre-approved plan to investigate and report on special issues pertaining to a relevant research topic from within the area of Project Management, and within the context of a specialism of interest, if applicable.

Follow up your work in Masters Research Project Part A and complete your in-depth research project. Dig further into your chosen research area using qualitative and quantitative analysis methods. Recommend ways to address project management problems.

Masters Research Project Part B

This subject provides an overview of the important values, principles and key practices related to adopting and leveraging Agile ways of work to help optimise strategic organisational objectives and delivery projects in a fast-paced and dynamic business environment. Students will apply Agile business and project management theory to the adoption and application of Agile ways of work for prioritising value and delivering projects in an incremental, iterative and collaborative approach.﻿Please Note: If it’s your first time studying a Curtin University subject you’ll need to complete their compulsory ‘Academic Integrity Program’. It only takes two hours to complete online, and provides you with vital information about studying with Curtin University. The Academic Integrity Program is compulsory, so if it’s not completed your subject grades will be withheld.Find out more about the <a href="https://www.curtin.edu.au/students/essentials/rights/academic-integrity/aip/" target="_blank">Academic Integrity module</a>.

Agile Management

Analyse the concepts and theories of risk and uncertainty. Use tools and techniques to apply the project risk management processes of identification, analysis and treatment. Apply quantitative risk analysis techniques of sensitivity analysis and the Monte Carlo simulation. Review the concepts of bias, risk communication, risk attitude and opportunity management.Please Note: If it’s your first time studying a Curtin University subject, you’ll need to complete their compulsory ‘Academic Integrity Program’. It only takes two hours to complete online and provides you with vital information about studying with Curtin University. The Academic Integrity Program is compulsory, so if it’s not completed your subject grades will be withheld.Find out more about the <a href="https://academicintegrity.curtin.edu.au/" target="_blank">Academic Integrity module</a>.

Make sense of the concepts of risk and uncertainty as they relate to managing projects in the workplace. Run the numbers using specialist software that helps you evaluate and measure risk. Develop a risk management plan for a real-life project.

Project Risk Management

Projects require the procurement of a wide variety of resources in order to carry out the various project activities. The process by which people, goods and services are obtained is referred to as procurement. This subject explores project procurement; acquisition processes; procurement planning; source selection; procurement documents; tendering and awards and contract administration.The subject also considers the body of law that affects procurement.Please Note: If it’s your first time studying a Curtin University subject, you’ll need to complete their compulsory ‘Academic Integrity Program’. It only takes two hours to complete online and provides you with vital information about studying with Curtin University. The Academic Integrity Program is compulsory, so if it’s not completed your subject grades will be withheld.Find out more about the <a href="https://academicintegrity.curtin.edu.au/" target="_blank">Academic Integrity module</a>.

Grasp the importance of the procurement phase of a project. You’ll design a procurement plan that reflects the acquisition and tendering processes involved in project management. Assemble a working knowledge of contract management and the relevant laws.

Project Procurement Management

This subject was previously known as Project Time Management.This subject examines modern Project Management principles and knowledge domains, methods, tools, techniques, and software to successfully plan, schedule and manage project scope and timelines.Please Note: If it’s your first time studying a Curtin University subject, you’ll need to complete their compulsory ‘Academic Integrity Program’. It only takes two hours to complete online and provides you with vital information about studying with Curtin University. The Academic Integrity Program is compulsory, so if it’s not completed your subject grades will be withheld.Find out more about the <a href="https://academicintegrity.curtin.edu.au/" target="_blank">Academic Integrity module</a>.

Uncover the problems that project management teams face when they don’t pay attention to time management. Focus on effective strategies such as activity sequencing. Juggle time constraints using Gantt charts and specialist software.

Project Planning and Schedule Management

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