Economic, Social & Environmental Analysis
PostgraduateUSA-MPM4162024
Course information for 2024 intake
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.
Enrolments for this course are closed, but you may have other options to start studying now. Book a consultation to learn more.
- Study method
- 100% online
- Assessments
- Subject may require attendance
- Entry requirements
- Part of a degree
- Duration
- 14 weeks
- Loan available
- FEE-HELP available
Economic, Social & Environmental Analysis
About this subject
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.
- 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
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%)
For textbook details check your university's handbook, website or learning management system (LMS).
The University of South Australia (UniSA) is ranked as one of the best young universities in the world, and is the number one university in Australia for graduate employability. UniSA offers over 200 world-class degrees that are informed by industry and delivered with a highly practical approach to teaching and learning, and is a valuable partner with Open Universities Australia.
Learn more about UniSA.
Explore UniSA courses.
- QS World University Ranking 2025, within Australia:
- 22
- Times Higher Education World University Ranking 2025, within Australia:
- 22
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:
USA-MPM411 (Not currently 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.
Find out more information on Commonwealth Loans to understand what this means to your eligibility for financial support.