Postgraduate CUR-PRM510-2023

Project and People

Reveal the mental, physical, emotional and social behaviours people engage in. Expose effectiveness of diverse people in project groups. Personalise attitudes and values and get emotional about mood. Uncover leadership and probe power and politics.

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$2,921 $3,171

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Duration

13 weeks

Study method

100% Online

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Assessments

100% online

Prior study

Not required

Start dates

29 May 2023
27 Nov 2023

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Subject details

What you'll learn

At the completion of this subject students will be able to:

synthesise major and organisational behaviour models and theories to enhance project effectiveness
apply analytical and critical thinking skills to produce evidence-based documents incorporating awareness of organisational behaviour in a project environment
evaluate performances in a diverse project team
demonstrate an understanding of plagiarism, paraphrasing and the principles of Academic Integrity.

Topics covered

- Introduction to OB in Projects
- Attitudes, Personality and Values in Projects
- Emotions, Moods, Perception and Individual Decision Making in Projects
- Motivation in Projects
- Foundations of Group Behaviour
- Understanding Project Teams
- Communication in Projects
- Power and Politics in Project Management
- Conflict and Negotiation in Project Management
- Leadership in Projects
- Organisational Structure and Culture. Project based Organisations
- Organisational Change and Stress Management in Projects

Entry requirements

No eligibility requirements

Additional requirements

Other requirements - continual broadband access and email address

Description

This subject encompasses human behaviour at the individual, project and organisational level, with particular focus on the requirements of project teams and diversity.

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 Academic Integrity module.

Assessments