Project Management & Design

Subject DEVT90001 (2011)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2011.

Credit Points: 12.50
Level: 9 (Graduate/Postgraduate)
Dates & Locations:

This subject is not offered in 2011.
Time Commitment: Contact Hours: 2 ( 1x 2 hour Lecture for 9 weeks of the semester and 1 x 2 hour seminar for 3 weeks of the semester )
Total Time Commitment: An average of 10 hours per week
Prerequisites: None.
Corequisites: None.
Recommended Background Knowledge: Students must be enrolled in a masters by coursework degree in order to enrol in this subject.
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 Students Experiencing Academic Disadvantage Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Description, Subject Objectives, Generic Skills and Assessment Requirements of this entry.The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the disability support scheme can be found at the Disability Liaison Unit website: http://www.services.unimelb.edu.au/disability/

Contact

Nadeem Malik

malikn@unimelb.edu.au

Subject Overview:

An introduction to project management and design from an interdisciplinary and participatory perspective. The principal focus is the project cycle: identification, feasibility and design, appraisal, implementation, and monitoring and evaluation. Participants will be involved in critical analysis of various projects in developing countries. The subject will also review some of the recent debates relating to development theories, policies and practice. Participants will be familiarized with management tools such as Logical Framework Analysis and various participatory approaches to collecting information.
Objectives:

Students who successfully complete this subject will

  • be capable of managing development projects in the field, in a manner that is sensitive to local circumstances and needs.
  • be able to write project design reports for development agencies.
  • be able to engage in appraisal of development projects.
Assessment:

Individual and group reports comprising of a group assignment of 2000 words 30% (due at the end of semester), a major essay of 3000 words 50% (due during semester), an oral group assignment presentation 10% (due towards the end of semester) and seminar presentation 10%..

Hurdle Requirement: Students are required to attend a minimum of 75% of classes in order to qualify to have their written work assessed. Students who fail to meet this hurdle requirement will be deemed ineligible to submit the final piece of assessment for this subject. Regular participation in class is required.

Assessment submitted late without an approved extension will be penalised at 2% per working day. In-class tasks missed without approval will not be marked. All pieces of written work must be submitted to pass this subject.
Prescribed Texts:

To be advised by coordinator
Breadth Options:

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.
Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Generic Skills:

Students who successfully complete this subject will

  • be able to demonstrate a high degree of conceptual and analytical skills.
  • be able to work on team-based projects requiring coordination and negotiation skills.
  • be able to demonstrate sensitivity to local conditions and needs.
Links to further information: http://www.ssps.unimelb.edu.au/study/ads/
Notes: This subject is compulsory in the Master of Development Studies 097AB 100, 150 and 200 point programs and the Masters of Development (Gender and Development) 150 point and 200 point programs.
Related Course(s): Master of Development Studies (Gender & Development)
Master of Development Studies(CWT)
Related Majors/Minors/Specialisations: Development
Development Studies
Education

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