Postgraduate USA-MPM417-2018

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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Duration

14 weeks

Student rating

N/A

Study method

100% online

Available loans

FEE-HELP

Assessments

Subjects may require attendance

Prior study

Not required

Study terms

16 Jul 2018
12 Nov 2018

The University of South Australia, UniSA, is ranked in the top 10 universities nationally and amongst the very best young universities in the world. They offer over 200 world-class degrees that are informed by industry and delivered with a highly practical approach to teaching and learning. In fact, they are South Australia’s number one university for graduate careers. They are a valuable partner with Open Universities Australia.

2018

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 lifecycle
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

Topics
- 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
  - Disscusion 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-2018
USA-PJM-MAS-2018
USA-PJM-GDI-2018
USA-MPM-MAS-2018
USA-MPD-MAS-2018

Elective

OUA-PSU-GCE-2018

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%)
2000 words equivalent (40%)
Essay or case study (30%)

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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Related Degrees

postgraduate OUA-PSU-GCE-2018

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