The course is designed to introduce students to advanced management topics relevant to executing major projects. The aim of this course is to provide a grounded understanding of key aspects of successful project management practices in the context of a global economy and increased organisational complexity.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
Upon successful completion of the requirements for this course, students will be able to:
- Understand the role of the project managers in the execution of major projects.
- Work together with others in a “project team”.
- Learn about three key process of project execution.
- Develop critical uncertainty management skills.
- Develop critical conflict management skills.
- Develop communication skill for executives.
- Show competence in giving formal and informal oral presentations.
- Show competence in researching a project management topic.
- Have an understanding of high quality project management practice and research.
Other Information
See the course outline on the College courses page. Outlines are uploaded as they become available.
Indicative Assessment
- Participation 5%
- Mid-semester Examination 15%
- Assignment & Presentation 30%
- Final Examination 50%
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Workload
Students taking this course are expected to commit at least 10 hours a week to completing the work. This will include attending lecture/seminar, tutorials, private study and project preparation
Assumed Knowledge
Practical experience with projects or previous project management studies could be advantageous.
Specialisations
Fees
Tuition fees are for the academic year indicated at the top of the page.
If you are a domestic graduate coursework or international student you will be required to pay tuition fees. Tuition fees are indexed annually. Further information for domestic and international students about tuition and other fees can be found at Fees.
- Student Contribution Band:
- 3
- Unit value:
- 6 units
If you are an undergraduate student and have been offered a Commonwealth supported place, your fees are set by the Australian Government for each course. At ANU 1 EFTSL is 48 units (normally 8 x 6-unit courses). You can find your student contribution amount for each course at Fees. Where there is a unit range displayed for this course, not all unit options below may be available.
| Units | EFTSL |
|---|---|
| 6.00 | 0.12500 |
Course fees
- Domestic fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2016 | $3660 |
- International fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2016 | $4878 |
Offerings, Dates and Class Summary Links
ANU utilises MyTimetable to enable students to view the timetable for their enrolled courses, browse, then self-allocate to small teaching activities / tutorials so they can better plan their time. Find out more on the Timetable webpage.
Class summaries, if available, can be accessed by clicking on the View link for the relevant class number.
First Semester
| Class number | Class start date | Last day to enrol | Census date | Class end date | Mode Of Delivery | Class Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2842 | 15 Feb 2016 | 26 Feb 2016 | 31 Mar 2016 | 27 May 2016 | In Person | N/A |