Project Time Management

• • 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

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

Additional requirements

• Software requirements - 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.

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.

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

Current study term: 28 Nov 21 to 27 Feb 22