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Value Management in Defence Projects

Postgraduate | USA-MPM9228 | 2020

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Underscore the role value management plays during a defence project’s management process. Develop a thorough knowledge of how contract work breakdown structures and integrated baseline reviews work. Detail the differences between funds and a budget.

Study method
100% online
Assessments
100% online
Entry requirements
Part of a degree
Duration
14 weeks

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Value Management in Defence Projects

About this subject

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

    1. Demonstrate an integrated understanding of AS 4817 (Project Performance Management using Earned Value) and the Defence EV Supplement.
    2. Critically analyse and synthesise Contract Work Breakdown Structures (CWBS) and Earned Value Techniques (Discrete versus Level of Effort).
    3. Work in teams to develop a plan for Integrated Baseline Reviews (IBRs) and System Reviews (SRs).
    4. Work in teams to reflect on and synthesise issues and concepts in Control Account Management, including building a basis of estimate on uncertainty and demonstrating advanced understanding of the difference between Funds and Budget.
    5. Communicate effectively in oral, written and graphical formats, incorporating relevant information.

Entry requirements

To enrol in this subject, you must be admitted into a degree.

Prior study

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Additional requirements

No additional requirements

Study load

0.125 EFTSL
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