Principles of Project Management
PostgraduateUSA-MPM4112020
Course information for 2020 intake
Immerse yourself in the history and the theory behind effective project management. Apply your knowledge of project management processes to different contexts and audiences. Describe the skills and qualities that define a good project manager.
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- Study method
- 100% online
- Assessments
- Subject may require attendance
- Entry requirements
- Part of a degree
- Duration
- 14 weeks
- Loan available
- FEE-HELP available
Principles of Project Management
About this subject
At the completion of this subject students will be able to:
- demonstrate advanced theoretical and technical knowledge of project management processes across a typical project life-cycle
- critically analyse, evaluate and transform project principles in order to provide solutions to complex problems
- generate and evaluate complex knowledge and ideas in project management contexts and transfer to a variety of audiences
- describe the qualities and functions of a project manager within a project team
- apply advanced individual and team skills that include working with people in local, remote, virtual and/or international project team situations
- PMBOK® Guide project management processes, ISO 21500 'Guidance on project management' and PRINCE2 methodology
- Project management history
- Project management systems and generic concepts
- Project management processes and techniques
- Process integration
- Project environments
- Human skills and the role of the project manager
This subject provides you with advanced theoretical and technical knowledge in a range of principles, skills and techniques required for management of projects throughout a generic project life-cycle.
- Group assignment (1500 words per student) (35%)
- Online activities (30%)
- Examination (35%)
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Entry requirements
To enrol in this subject, you must be admitted into a degree.
Additional requirements
No additional requirements
Study load
- 0.125 EFTSL
- This is in the range of 10 to 12 hours of study each week.
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