MGB3249 · Managing business projects

Overview

This unit explores the principles, processes and practice of project management. It examines the myriad of challenges and opportunities created in trying to balance strategic initiatives and operational realities within organisations. The unit reviews how to plan and manage events of all sizes and complexities. Once you have undertaken this unit, you should be able to select and utilise appropriate project management tools and techniques when planning and managing an event.

Offerings

Assessment

The Handbook does not list a final examination among the assessment items. That is not a guarantee there is none.

Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.

Requisites

Learning outcomes

1. examine, analyse and synthesise the concepts, principles, processes and practice of project management
2. apply and critically evaluate the project management techniques and decision tools within constrained, ambiguous and uncertain business environments
3. assess the interrelationship between organisational strategy, innovation and change with project management
4. enhance communication, interpersonal, research, problem solving and critical thinking capabilities
5. demonstrate knowledge or skills for crafting sustainable futures for people, organisations, communities, and/or the environment.

Workload

Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. Independent study may include associated readings, assessment and preparation for scheduled activities. You are expected to complete all pre-class activities prior to your scheduled class, and post-class activities should be completed after your scheduled class. Learning activities may include a combination of teacher directed, peer directed and online engagement activities.

Student experience, not official rules. Nothing here changes what the Handbook says.