Management of Project Resources

Subject 421-666 (2008)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2008.Search for this in the current handbook

Credit Points:

12.500

Level:

Graduate/Postgraduate

Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2008:

Semester 2, - Taught on campus.

Pre-teaching Period Start	not applicable
Teaching Period	not applicable
Assessment Period End	not applicable
Last date to Self-Enrol	not applicable
Census Date	not applicable
Last date to Withdraw without fail	not applicable

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Time Commitment:

Contact Hours: 36 Hours; Non contact time commitment 84 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

 CoordinatorDavid Young 

Subject Overview:	The project and construction manager; organisational structures; management of personnel; selection of consultants or contractors, communication processes; industrial relations; occupational health and safety; meetings; delegation and communication.
Assessment:	One written examination not exceeding 2 hours (50%) plus a written assignment of up to 3000 words (50%).
Prescribed Texts:	None
Breadth Options:	This subject is not available as a breadth subject.
Fees Information:	Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Generic Skills:	On completion, candidates should have: an advanced understanding of the international social, cultural, economic and political context in which projects are delivered; a well developed ability to develop project organisational relationships to achieve efficient project outcomes; recognition of requirement for addressing environmental and occupational health and safety issues; enhancement of the expertise and skills in management of projects so that modern techniques and methods in project management can be readily applied to a wide range of projects to achieve the generic objectives of time, cost and quality.
Related Course(s):	Master of Development Technologies Master of Energy Studies Master of Engineering Management Master of Engineering Project Management Master of Engineering Science (Engineering Management) Master of Engineering Science (Engineering Project Management) Master of Engineering Structures Master of Environmental Engineering Master of Utilities Management Master of Water Resource Management

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