Key facts
UNE unit code: MM530
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- Trimester 1 - On Campus
- Trimester 1 - Online
- UNE Sydney Campus
- Adelaide Location
- Armidale Campus
- Yes
- No
- No
- 6
Unit information
Project management is an essential skill that is in demand across a broad range of disciplines and industries.
This practical, business-orientated unit will allow you to refine your project management skills to add value in your role inside an existing business or pivot your career and create a venture in a new direction.
Studying this unit, you will expand your knowledge and hone your transferrable skills in planning, critically evaluating and making executive decisions in project management.
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| Teaching period | Mode/location |
|---|---|
| Trimester 1 | On Campus, Adelaide Location |
| Trimester 1 | On Campus, UNE Sydney Campus |
| Trimester 1 | Online |
*Offering is subject to availability
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There are no intensive schools required for this unit.
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Notes
Students will be required to use a project management software application as part of this unit. Students will be given details of this when the unit commences. The software will be an open access software.
Please refer to the student handbook for current details on this unit.
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Learning outcomes
Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
- demonstrate an advanced and integrated understanding of the discipline of project management, the project life cycle, the nature of managing projects, tools and techniques for project management, and approaches to project management;
- demonstrate an advanced and integrated understanding of the nature of strategic project selection in the management of multiple and individual projects;
- critically evaluate and discuss solutions to problems that may arise during the planning and conduct of projects;
- use a range of cognitive, communication and research skills to investigate, analyse, synthesise and reflect critically on relevant theories and concepts in order to solve complex problems in strategic project management; and
- work independently and/or collaboratively to plan and execute tasks to enhance professional knowledge and skills.
Assessment information
Assessments are subject to change up to 8 weeks prior to the start of the teaching period in which you are undertaking the unit.
| Title | Must Complete | Weight | Offerings | Assessment Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assignment 1 | Yes | 30% | All offerings | Practical project scoping and planning exercise No. Words: 1250 |
| Assignment 2 | Yes | 30% | All offerings | Detailed project plan No. Words: 1250 |
| Assignment 3 | Yes | 40% | All offerings | Essay and critical review of project planning No. Words: 2500 |
Learning resources
Textbooks are subject to change up to 8 weeks prior to the start of the teaching period in which you are undertaking the unit.
Note: Students are expected to purchase prescribed material. Please note that textbook requirements may vary from one teaching period to the next.
Project Management: The Managerial Process
ISBN: 9781260570434
Larson, E.W., Gray, C.F., McGraw-Hill 8th ed. 2020
Text refers to: All offerings
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