Postgraduate USA-MPM418-2019

Strategy in Project Organisations

Find out where strategic management concepts can be applied when working on projects.Delve further into project management theory. Learn about competency standards and maturity models. Take global perspectives of project strategy into account.

Student rating

4.17

Study method

100% online

Available loans

FEE-HELP

Assessments

100% online

Prior study

Not required

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University ranking

2019
2020

Subject details

What you'll learn

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

demonstrate a mastery of theoretical knowledge in respect to project management starategy within a variety of organisations
critically analyse and synthesise complex situations and apply strategic management concepts throughout typical project lifecycles
justify and interpret theoretical standpoints to both specialised and non-specialised audiences
apply creativity and initiative to various situations in professional project practice as a means to solve complex organisational problems
reflect critically on the planning and implementation of strategy in project organisations

Topics covered

- Generic project management review
- Corporate and project strategies
- Profiling project strategy
- Lifecycles and sustainability in major industries
- Project management maturity models
- Project management offices
- Project management competency standards
- Project management systems
- Project evaluations and success
- Assets and facilities management
- Program and portfolio management
- Globalisation issues
Study resources
- Instructional methods
  - Discussion forum/Discussion Board
  - Online assignment submission
  - Standard Media
  - Web links
- Print materials
  - Welcome letter
- Online materials
  - Printable format materials
  - Resources and Links
  - Online Assessment

Entry requirements

You must either have successfully completed the following subject(s) before starting this subject, or currently be enrolled in the following subject(s) in a prior study period; or enrol in the following subject(s) to study prior to this subject:

Please note that your enrolment in this subject is conditional on successful completion of these prerequisite subject(s). If you study the prerequisite subject(s) in the study period immediately prior to studying this subject, your result for the prerequisite subject(s) will not be finalised prior to the close of enrolment. In this situation, should you not complete your prerequisite subject(s) successfully you should not continue with your enrolment in this subject. If you are currently enrolled in the prerequisite subject(s) and believe you may not complete these all successfully, it is your responsibility to reschedule your study of this subject to give you time to re-attempt the prerequisite subject(s)

Special requirements

No special requirements

Description

This subject will provide you with an advanced understanding of theoretical and practical knowledge in respect to strategy as applied to project organisations.

Assessments

Reflective report (1500-2000 words) (35%)
Case study (1300-1500 words) (30%)
Online Activities (35%)

Textbooks

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