Postgraduate USA-MPM417-2020

Project Leadership & Teams

Assess team management styles. Explore ways project teams can be structured. Harness the links binding people, ideas and information throughout the project process.See relationship management and team development as key to efficient team leadership.

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$2,601 $2,858

Your upfront cost: $0

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Duration

14 weeks

Study method

100% online

Available loans

FEE-HELP

Assessments

Subjects may require attendance

Prior study

Not required

Study terms

02 Mar 2020
20 Jul 2020
16 Nov 2020

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Subject details

What you'll learn

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

demonstrate the importance of, and an understanding in, the role of people in respect to effective project leadership and team management across a typical project life-cycle
evaluate project leadership and team management situations and provide insight into best practice within this area
analyse complex ideas within project leadership contexts and effectively communicate viewpoints
exhibit the appropriate knowledge to solve complex problems in respect to leading teams

Topics covered

- Leadership styles and project leadership
- Human behaviour and group dynamics
- Project team planning
- Project organisation structures
- Project staffing
- Decision making and problem solving
- Team development
- Communication theory
- Personal communications
- Interpersonal skills
- Relationship management
Study resources
- Instructional methods
  - Standard Media
  - Web links
  - Online assignment submission
  - Discussion forum/Discussion Board
- Print materials
  - Welcome letter
- Online materials
  - Printable format materials
  - Online Assessment
  - 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-2020
USA-PJM-MAS-2020
USA-PJM-GDI-2020
USA-MPM-MAS-2020
USA-MPD-MAS-2020

Elective

OUA-PSU-GCE-2020
UNE-PRO-GCE-2020

Special requirements

No special requirements

Description

This subject provides you with advanced knowledge in respect to the development and management of teams as cohesive project subjects with critical links between people, ideas and information.

Assessments

Online activities (30%)
Case study (1300-1500 words) (30%)
Examination (40%)

Textbooks

Current study term (01 Mar 20 to 07 Jun 20)

A Guide to the project management body of knowledge (PMBOK Guide)

Project Management Institute

ISBN 9781628251845

Recommended Only

Next study term (19 Jul 20 to 25 Oct 20)

Check the learning management system (LMS) of your university for textbook details.

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