Postgraduate USA-MPM413-2020

Project Risk Management

Utilise various analysis techniques to investigate risk at different stages of a project’s lifecycle. Differentiate strategic and operational risk. Devise ways to mitigate and control risk. Switch onto computer-based risk management tools.

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Duration

14 weeks

Study method

100% online

Available loans

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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 an international perspective to the knowledge area of project risk and uncertainty management processes as applied across project life-cycles
distinguish and apply different analysis appropriate for each project life-cycle phase, including distinguishing between strategic risk and operational (business) risk
demonstrate an ability to apply advanced skills and knowledge to identify, analyse and evaluate risk in complex project environments
generate practical and appropriate risk management plans to mitigate and control risk
critically evaluate and adopt computer based systems to capture lessons learnt and manage risk

Topics covered

- Examination of alternative methodologies
- Uncertainty management
- Risk identification, analysis and evaluation
- Risk at different phases of project life-cycle
- Risk tools and techniques
- Risk mitigation and treatment methods
- Computer based risk management and compliance systems
- Project risk knowledge management and lessons learnt
Study resources
- Instructional methods
  - Discussion forum/Discussion Board
  - Web links
  - Online assignment submission
  - Standard Media
- Print materials
  - Welcome letter
- Online materials
  - Resources and Links
  - Printable format materials
  - Online Assessment

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 will provide you with an advanced level of theoretical and technical knowledge of risk management processes and methodologies as applied across the life-cycle of a project.

Assessments

Online activities (30%)
Group project (1300-1500 words per person) (30%)
Group assignment (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)

Practice Standard for Project Risk Management

Project Management Institute

ISBN 9781933890388

Required

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