Postgraduate USA-LSCM3008-2019

Project Planning and Control

Select a specific engineering problem. Dig into budgeting, resource and organisational issues. Apply project planning and control techniques to develop a solution. Run through the typical lifecycle of a manufacturing engineering project.

2019

Student rating

3.43

Study method

100% online

Available loans

FEE-HELP

Assessments

Subjects may require attendance

Prior study

Not required

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Subject details

What you'll learn

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

identify an engineering problem and select the project for implementation
apply economic evaluation analysis and selection methods to identify the best approach for a project
describe an appropriate organisational breakdown structure and work breakdown structure for a given project
develop a project schedule to implement the project with consideration of budget and resource constraints
develop a suitable monitoring control technique to evaluate the progress of a project.

Topics covered

- Project charter
- Project screening and evaluation
- Organisational structure and work breakdown structure
- Cost and time estimation
- Project scheduling
- Budgeting and resource management
- Project control and monitoring
- Project termination
Study resources
- Instructional methods
  - Discussion forum/Discussion Board
  - Web links
  - Online assignment submission
  - Online Quizzes/Tests
  - Standard Media
- Online materials
  - Resources and Links
  - Online Assessment
  - Printable format materials
  - Audio-Video streaming
  - 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-LSM-MAS-2019
USA-LSM-GCE-2019

Elective

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

Special requirements

No special requirements

Description

Knowing how to plan a project and understanding techniques to control the lifecycle of projects is necessary in enterprise management. This subject aims to provide you with knowledge of project planning and control techniques required to introduce and implement manufacturing engineering into an organisation.

Assessments

Weekly class exercises - 1000 words (20%)
2000 words (30%)
Invigilated Exam - closed book (50%)

Textbooks

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Graduate Certificate in Logistics and Supply Chain Management

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Postgraduate Single Subjects

postgraduate UNE-PRO-GCE-2019

Graduate Certificate in Professional Practice