Postgraduate USA-MPM416-2022
Economic, Social & Environmental Analysis
Judge the impacts that economic, social and environmental factors have on the project management process.Pursue trends in sustainability and finance. Investigate methods for managing project uncertainty. Understand the typical project lifecycle.
$2,700 $2,875
Your upfront cost: $0
Duration
14 weeks
Study method
100% Online
Available loans
- FEE-HELP
Assessments
Subjects may require attendance
Prior study
Required
Start dates
- 18 Jul 2022
QS RANKING 2022
20
Times Higher Education Ranking 2022
23
Subject details
At the completion of this subject students will be able to:
- Demonstrate advanced knowledge of economic, social and environment contexts that influence and constrain typical projects
- Discriminate and utilise advanced skills in analysing Australian and international trends and forecasting with particular reference to trends in sustainability.
- Appraise and evaluate complex corporate finance and decision making processes relevant for project selection and management.
- Demonstrate advanced knowledge of financial and trend analysis at each phase of the project life-cycle so that you can prepare the relevant documentation for the project.
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- External analysis and forecasting of social, economic and environment trends
- Application of sustainability and ethical practices and principles
- Internal environmental and situational analysis
- Internal financial systems and processes that impact on project selection and management
- Complexities in financial analysis and managing uncertainty
- Sources of funds on project acceptance
- Project termination or completion
You must have successfully completed the following subject(s) before starting this subject:
- USA-MPM411-Principles of Project Management (No longer available)
Additional requirements
No additional requirements
This subject provides you with an advanced theoretical and practical knowledge of the economic, social and environmental factors that influence and constrain projects throughout a project life-cycle.
- Online activities (30%)
- Group project (1300-1500 words per person) (30%)
- Examination (40%)
Current study term: 17 Jul 22 to 23 Oct 22
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