Project Management Practices

Subject 421-667 (2009)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2009. Search for this in the current handbook

Credit Points:

12.50

Level:

9 (Graduate/Postgraduate)

Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2009:

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: 37 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

 CoordinatorAssoc Prof Colin Duffield ContactAssoc.Professor Colin Duffield
Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Phone: +61 3 83446787
Email: colinfd@unimelb.edu.au 

Subject Overview:	Advanced project management techniques focuses on specific tools and techniques used by project managers to control time, to structure work breakdown packages and to manage cost, quality and risk. Topical case studies are used to introduce key principles and opportunities are provided for you to apply these to your own work place.
Objectives:	On completion, candidates should have: 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; advanced skills and problem solving techniques for applying critical path method techniques for planning, resource scheduling and control of projects; a sound attitude towards undertaking life long learning.
Assessment:	One written examination not exceeding 2 hours (50%) plus one 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
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 Water Resource Management

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