Project Management

Subject MGMT90128 (2011)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2011.

Credit Points:

12.50

Level:

9 (Graduate/Postgraduate)

Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2011:

June, Parkville - 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: Total 24 hours
Total Time Commitment: Not available

Prerequisites:

Prior completion of 150 points towards the Executive Master of Arts

Corequisites:

none

Recommended Background Knowledge:

Completion of the Professional Skills modules in the EMA will provide sufficient background knowledge.

Non Allowed Subjects:

none

Core Participation Requirements:

For the purposes of considering requests for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Students Experiencing Academic Disadvantage Policy, academic requirements for this course are articulated in the Course Description, Course Objectives and Generic Skills 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/

Coordinator

Dr Mark Davis

Contact

Email: davismr@unimelb.edu.au

Subject Overview:	This subject will equip students with the skills and background information to successfully complete either the professional Internship with an external organisation or the Capstone Group Project for an external organisation. Using the PRINCE2 methodology (Projects IN Controlled Environments), an approach to project management that is used widely in the public sector, students will learn how to develop a project, a business plan, and timelines; how to manage stakeholders and risks; and how to communicate project results. Finally, students will develop a career plan and a CV that profiles the knowledge, skills and insights that have been acquired during the course of their university study, and in particular, during their EMA degree.
Objectives:	Consistent with the overarching objectives of the EMA, students who complete this subject will: Be prepared to work effectively in a professional environment. Have applied and extended knowledge obtained through prior completion of EMA subjects in a professional setting. Have developed an understanding of why projects might succeed or fail. Have acquired project management skills. Have acquired skills in using the PRINCE2 methodology for project management. Have acquired skills in using spreadsheets and other tools to assist project planning.
Assessment:	Written assessment equivalent to 5000 words, consisting of: 1. Career plan, CV and cover letter for host of capstone project or Internship, the equivalent of 1500 words worth 30 per cent of the final result, due within one week of the conclusion of the subject. 2. A project proposal using the PRINCE methodology, equivalent to 3500 words, worth 70 per cent of the final result, due within six weeks of the conclusion of the subject. This proposal should be based on the project that is being done for the subsequent Capstone Project or Internship subject and it will need to be negotiated with the Subject Coordinator and the External Organisation.
Prescribed Texts:	To be advised.
Breadth Options:	This subject is not available as a breadth subject.
Fees Information:	Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Generic Skills:	Be prepared to work effectively in a professional environment. Have applied and extended knowledge obtained through prior completion of EMA subjects in a professional setting. Have learned to work autonomously on a range of tasks in a professional setting.
Related Majors/Minors/Specialisations:	200 point program - full time over 18 months 200 point program - full time over 24 months

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