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Postgraduate CUR-PRM530-2021

Project Time Management

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.

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$2,910 $3,160

Your upfront cost: $0

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Duration

13 weeks

Study method

100% online

Available loans

  • FEE-HELP

Assessments

100% online

Prior study

Not required

Study terms

  • 31 May 2021
  • 29 Nov 2021
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Start your career with Curtin’s globally recognised courses and extensive industry connections. Through OUA, our online courses offer an interactive and collaborative learning experience that gets you the same degree as if you studied on campus. Curtin is a global university with a vibrant culture of innovation and collaboration and is ranked in the top one per cent of universities worldwide.

QS RANKING 2021

13

Times Higher Education Ranking 2021

13

  • 2021

Subject details

What you'll learn

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

  1. create a project schedule through the analysis and application of principles and processes of time management, with the aid of specialist software, and reflect upon and analyse the results
  2. synthesise conceptual and theoretical knowledge to solve a project time management problem
  3. recognise the concepts, theories, tools and techniques of project time management.
Topics covered
    • Introduction: Time management, project functions, an overview of Time
    • Time Constraints, WBS, Task definition, Estimating project durations
    • Estimating (continued) - Activity definition and resources
    • Activity sequencing - Task dependencies, Networks, Critical Path Analysis
    • Scheduling for resources - Levelling
    • Monitoring & controlling - Assessing and reporting schedule progress
    • Monitoring & controlling (continued) - Earned value performance management
    • PERT and Critical Chain
Entry requirements

In order to enrol in this subject, you must be accepted into one of the following degrees:

Core
  • CUR-PRM-GDI-2021
  • CUR-PRM-GCE-2021
Elective
  • OUA-PSU-GCE-2021
  • CUR-PRM-MAS-2021
  • CUR-PRM-MAS-2021
  • UNE-PRO-GCE-2021

Special requirements

  • SoftwareDetails - As part of this subject students are required to use MS Project (free for Curtin Students). This software only works on a PC, but is possible for use on a Mac (with modifications and a small cost to students) All details are provided throughout the unit and your tutor will assist you with this during the subject.
Description

Time management within a project environment. Time scheduling through the use of Gantt charts networks diagrams through the use of specialist software. Application of the time management process of scoping activities, estimating durations sequencing tasks, monitoring and reporting. Review contemporary processes such as of Critical Chain scheduling.

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

  • Essay (35%)
  • Report (45%)
  • Test (20%)
Textbooks

Check the learning management system (LMS) of your university for textbook details.

Check the learning management system (LMS) of your university for textbook details.

Related degrees

Postgraduate CUR-PRM-GDI-2021

Graduate Diploma in Project Management

Postgraduate CUR-PRM-GCE-2021

Graduate Certificate in Project Management

Postgraduate OUA-PSU-GCE-2021

Postgraduate Single Subjects

Postgraduate CUR-PRM-MAS-2021

Master of Science Project Management

2 available majors
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  • Research Major Stream
  • Professional Major Stream

Postgraduate UNE-PRO-GCE-2021

Graduate Certificate in Professional Practice

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