Postgraduate USA-MPM9211-2018

Managing Complexity in Projects

Find out how complexity management techniques can aid professional project development. Employ creative thinking when solving complex project problems. Understand the dimensions of project complexity. Research complexity management theories.

2018
2019

Duration

14 weeks

Student rating

N/A

Study method

100% online

Available loans

FEE-HELP

Assessments

100% online

Prior study

Not required

Study terms

15 Jul 2019

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University ranking

16.0

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Subject details

What you'll learn

At the completion of this subject students will be able to:

demonstrate an advanced and integrated understanding of a complex body of knowledge that includes recent developments in Complexity Management in Projects and its application in professional practice
investigate, analyse and synthesise complex information, problems, concepts and theories and to apply established theories to the Complexity Management body of knowledge and practice
generate and evaluate the justification and interpretation of theoretical propositions, methodologies, conclusions and professional decisions to a variety of audiences
demonstrate theoretical knowledge and skills to apply creativity and initiative to new situations in professional practice in the area of Complexity Management
reflect critically on theory and professional practice or scholarship in the area of contemporary Complexity Management in Projects

Topics covered

- Understanding complexity thinking
- Risk management in complex projects
- Applying complexity thinking to the project cycle and to highly complex projects
- Managing the dimensions of project complexity
Study resources
- Instructional methods
  - Discussion forum/Discussion Board
  - Web links
  - Online assignment submission
  - Standard Media

Entry requirements

You must either have successfully completed the following subject(s) before starting this subject, or currently be enrolled in the following subject(s) in a prior study period; or enrol in the following subject(s) to study prior to this subject:

Please note that your enrolment in this subject is conditional on successful completion of these prerequisite subject(s). If you study the prerequisite subject(s) in the study period immediately prior to studying this subject, your result for the prerequisite subject(s) will not be finalised prior to the close of enrolment. In this situation, should you not complete your prerequisite subject(s) successfully you should not continue with your enrolment in this subject. If you are currently enrolled in the prerequisite subject(s) and believe you may not complete these all successfully, it is your responsibility to reschedule your study of this subject to give you time to re-attempt the prerequisite subject(s)

Special requirements

No special requirements

Description

This subject provides you with an advanced understanding of a complex body of knowledge that includes the understanding of recent developments in complexity management as applied in professional project practice.

Assessments

Essay or case study (35%)
Online activities (35%)
Reflective (1500 words) (30%)

Textbooks

Textbook information is pending.

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