Research Project Management
Subject 208-614 (2008)
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| Credit Points: | 12.500 | ||||||||||||
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| Level: | Graduate/Postgraduate | ||||||||||||
| Dates & Locations: | This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2008: Semester 1, - Taught on campus.
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| Time Commitment: | Contact Hours: 36 hours contact in a total time commitment of 120 hours Total Time Commitment: Not available | ||||||||||||
| Prerequisites: | None | ||||||||||||
| Corequisites: | None | ||||||||||||
| Recommended Background Knowledge: | None | ||||||||||||
| Non Allowed Subjects: | None | ||||||||||||
| Core Participation Requirements: |
For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Student Support and Engagement Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Overview, Learning Outcomes, Assessment and Generic Skills sections of this entry. It is University policy to take all reasonable steps to minimise the impact of disability upon academic study, and reasonable adjustments will be made to enhance a student's participation in the University's programs. Students who feel their disability may impact on meeting the requirements of this subject are encouraged to discuss this matter with a Faculty Student Adviser and Student Equity and Disability Support: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/disability |
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Dr Rebecca Ford| Subject Overview: | In order to study project management, a range of suitable research methods will be introduced including relevant quantitative and qualitative approaches. Students will be expected to nominate an agricultural business, issue or problem suitable for study, develop a brief proposal / method and commence an examination of the background literature. Project Management will provide an overview of the management issues associated with planning, initiating, implementing and terminating projects. Particular emphasis will be given to the planning dimension in areas such as; project or problem selection; defining project scope; identification of project stakeholders; project scheduling; and resource allocation. |
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| Assessment: | Project proposal (1500 words; 30%) – by week 4, Literature review (3000 words; 40%)- by week 10, Oral presentation (15 minutes; 30%) – week 12 |
| Prescribed Texts: | None |
| Breadth Options: | This subject is not available as a breadth subject. |
| Fees Information: | Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date |
| Related Course(s): |
Master of Agricultural Science |
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