Project Time Management

• • Introduction to Time Management
  • Scope as the Basis for Scheduling
  • Activity Definition & Durations
  • Activity Sequencing & Diagramming
  • Schedule Development
  • Computer Tutorial - MS Project
  • Resource Management
  • Schedule Monitoring & Control
  • Earned Value
  • Introduction to Agile Project Management
  • Scheduling Techniques

No eligibility requirements

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.
• Other requirements - continual broadband access and email address

 Analyse time and schedule management within a project environment, and determine the best approaches for managing time on projects including traditional approaches typically used in capital projects and modern more adaptive time management practices found in Agile. Time scheduling through the use of Gantt charts network diagrams through the use of specialist software. Application of the time management process of scoping activities, estimating durations sequencing tasks, monitoring and reporting, and review contemporary processes such as of Critical Chain scheduling.

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

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