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Leading Complex Projects
Postgraduate | SWI-PRM70002 | 2020
Previously SWI-INF70007
Course information for 2020 intake
- Study method
- 100% online
- Assessments
- 100% online
- Entry requirements
- Part of a degree
- Duration
- 13 weeks
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Leading Complex Projects
About this subject
Students who successfully complete this subject will be able to:
- Develop an understanding of advanced knowledge, theory and practice in the leadership and management of complex project environments
- Critically evaluate and develop approaches for managing projects in international and global contexts
- Analyse business scenarios and implement the most appropriate project, program and portfolio solutions
- Critically evaluate and develop innovative responses to the management of virtual projects and virtual project teams
- Establish and communicate knowledge of meaningful measures and standards for the evaluation of successful complex project
- Communicate effectively as a professional and function as an effective leader or member of a diverse team.
- The Impact of Complexity on the Business Environment
- Leading Projects through Complexity
- Complexity and Project Management Tools
- Portfolio Management
- Program Management
- Global Project Management Part 1
- Global Project Management Part 2
- Complexity and Human Resource Management
- Complexity and Project Governance
- Complexity and Procurement
- Complexity, Uncertainty and Risk
This subject enables students to learn how to lead and manage effectively in difficult environments. It examines approaches to managing large collaborative projects including global and international initiatives, portfolio management and program management. Students will develop an understanding of leadership roles in in complex environments and demonstrate the ability to implement portfolio management frameworks and evaluate the realisation of project benefits. On completion of this subject students should be able to apply systems thinking in the development of creative approaches to project management including the application of collaborative communication tools to support complex project environment.
- Assessment 1 (20-30%)
- Assessment 2 (30-50%)
- Assessment 3 (30-40%)
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Entry requirements
To enrol in this subject, you must be admitted into a degree.
Prior study
You must have successfully completed the following subject(s) before starting this subject:
one of
- SWI-INF70005-Strategic Project Management
SWI-INF70001 (Not currently available)
Equivalent subjects
You should not enrol in this subject if you have successfully completed any of the following subject(s) because they are considered academically equivalent:
SWI-INF80002 (Not currently available)
SWI-INF70007-Leading Complex Projects (no longer available)
Additional requirements
No additional requirements
Study load
- 0.125 EFTSL
- This is in the range of 10 to 12 hours of study each week.
Equivalent full time study load (EFTSL) is one way to calculate your study load. One (1.0) EFTSL is equivalent to a full-time study load for one year.
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