Postgraduate USA-MPM411-2019

Principles of Project Management

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.

From

$2,525 $2,775

Your upfront cost: $0

International student?

2019

Duration

14 weeks

Student rating

3.75

Study method

100% online

Available loans

FEE-HELP

Assessments

Subjects may require attendance

Prior study

Not required

Study terms

12 Nov 2018
25 Feb 2019
15 Jul 2019
11 Nov 2019

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University ranking

16.0

Subject details

What you'll learn

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 lifecycle
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

Topics covered

- 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
Study resources
- Instructional methods
  - Chat Rooms
  - Discussion forum/Discussion Board
  - Web links
  - Online assignment submission
  - Online Quizzes/Tests
  - Standard Media
- Print materials
  - Welcome letter
- Online materials
  - Printable format materials
  - Online Assessment
  - Quizzes
  - Resources and Links

Entry requirements

In order to enrol in this subject, you must be accepted into one of the following degrees:

Core

USA-PJM-GCE-2019
USA-PJM-MAS-2019
USA-PJM-GDI-2019
USA-MPM-MAS-2019
USA-MPD-MAS-2019

Elective

OUA-PSU-GCE-2019
UNE-PRO-GCE-2019

Special requirements

No special requirements

Description

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 lifecycle.

Assessments

Group assignment (1500 words per student) (35%)
Online activities (30%)
Examination (35%)

Textbooks

Textbooks are subject to change within the academic year. Students are advised to purchase their books no earlier than one to two months before the start of a subject.

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