| Effective Term: | 2024/05 |
| Institute / School : | Institute of Innovation, Science & Sustainability |
| Unit Title: | Introduction to Project Management |
| Unit ID: | BSMAN1007 |
| Credit Points: | 15.00 |
| Prerequisite(s): | Nil |
| Co-requisite(s): | Nil |
| Exclusion(s): | Nil |
| ASCED: | 080307 |
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| Brief description of the Unit |
This course provides students with the fundamentals of project management. It introduces the concepts of project definition, project planning, the administration and monitoring of project progress, the finalisation of a project and project review process.
The course is aimed at middle level managers who may observe the project management process, and are likely to have project managers reporting to them or possibly working with them. It is not the intent of this course to create project managers but rather foster an understanding of the framework and procedures and processes housed within it.
The course is based on the Project Management Institutes (PMI) Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK Guide). PMBOK is the sum of knowledge within the vocation of project management. PMBOK includes proven traditional practices that are widely utilised, as well as contemporary practices that are emerging in the profession. PMBOK stands as a guide for good practice in the project management industry. |
| Grade Scheme: | Graded (HD, D, C, P, MF, F, XF) |
| Work Experience Indicator: |
| No work experience |
| Placement Component: No |
| Supplementary Assessment:Yes |
| Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment |
| Course Level: |
| Level of Unit in Course | AQF Level(s) of Course | | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | | Introductory | | |  | | | | | Intermediate | | | | | | | | Advanced | | | | | | |
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| Learning Outcomes: |
| Knowledge: |
| K1. | Identify the fundamentals of Project Management theory, relative to PMBOK, and understand how those underpinning discipline principles may apply to modern businesses |
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| K2. | Identify relevant legislation from all levels of government that may affect business operations such as ethical principles, codes of practice, environmental issues and OHS. |
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| K3. | Appreciate how the fundamentals of Project Management apply to the business/ management environment. Also develop the foundational knowledge for advanced project management studies and the applied workplace practice. |
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| K4. | Recognise how Project Management principals may apply to the global business environment |
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| Skills: |
| S1. | Analyse organizational project requirements and demonstrate skills in effective task and time management when developing appropriate strategies. |
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| S2. | Identify and access appropriate project management tools to develop a basic project plan, inclusive of scope, risk management, budget, stakeholder analysis and communication plan |
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| S3. | Prepare Project Management reports and/or presentations to communicate project proposals, planning and/or management strategies. |
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| Application of knowledge and skills: |
| A1. | Use initiative and judgement in implementing Project Management planning processes within an applied workplace environment. |
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| A2. | Adapt Project Management knowledge and skills to suit different organisational needs and show well developed judgement in managing the required processes. |
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| A3. | Present the results of project analysis and planning in a brief/proposal/report with confidence and autonomy, using professional judgement. |
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| Unit Content: |
This course describes the skills, knowledge and values required to develop an understanding of the project management environment. In particular the course deals with planning, project integration management including project lifecycle, the relationship between basic business strategies and projects, project selection techniques, human resource management including team development and staff acquisition for projects; tools and techniques of project management including scope, time, scheduling, quality, cost and risk management, and utilisation of project management software. |
| Graduate Attributes: |
| | Learning Outcomes Assessed | Assessment Tasks | Assessment Type | Weighting | | 1. | K1, K2, K3, S1, S3, A1, A2, A3 | Analyse project management scenarios and discuss the basis for project issues and propose solutions | Individual case study/ Report/ Essay | 10-30% | | 2. | K1, K2, K3, K4, S1, S2, S3, A1, A2, A3 | Individual assessment in which students apply project management knowledge and skills to a project management scenario and present appropriate documentation. | Individual portfolio/ Test/ Report | 30-50% | | 3. | K1, K2, K3, K4, S1, A2 | Invigilated examination in which students demonstrate applied understanding of the fundamentals and theories learnt through workshops, online discussions, readings and assessments. | Examination | 30-50% |
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