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This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.
This unit will provide various methods and techniques for effective project planning. The unit comprises the development of a project structure, definition of activities, activity duration estimation, activity sequencing, resource estimation, schedule development and cost planning. Appropriate industry standard software will be used to assist with project planning. The core project management technical skills are transferable across industries and contexts.
Students must pass 1 units from MAN2170
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
Students attend a combination of lecture and laboratory experiences that cover three hours per week over one semester. Learning activities include tutorials, working on problems and laboratory sessions in which appropriate software is used to complete tasks which replicate the demands and activities of the real work environment. Assessment tasks allow students to develop written communication skills through preparing project documents which incorporate reports and tables compiled in appropriate software. These regular tasks facilitate the gradual development of technical skills in providing opportunities for regular practice and timely feedback to students. Online students will access the program via Blackboard. Regular online access is required.
GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units
Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Assignment | Project definition and schedule | 50% |
| Report | Project plan | 50% |
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Assignment | Project definition and schedule | 50% |
| Report | Project Plan | 50% |
^ Mandatory reference
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.
The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.
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This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.
This unit will provide various methods and techniques for effective project planning. The unit comprises the development of a project structure, definition of activities, activity duration estimation, activity sequencing, resource estimation, schedule development and cost planning. Appropriate industry standard software will be used to assist with project planning. The core project management technical skills are transferable across industries and contexts.
Students must pass 1 units from MAN2170
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
Students attend a combination of lecture and laboratory experiences that cover three hours per week over one semester. Learning activities include tutorials, working on problems and laboratory sessions in which appropriate software is used to complete tasks which replicate the demands and activities of the real work environment. Assessment tasks allow students to develop written communication skills through preparing project documents which incorporate reports and tables compiled in appropriate software. These regular tasks facilitate the gradual development of technical skills in providing opportunities for regular practice and timely feedback to students. Online students will access the program via Blackboard. Regular online access is required.
GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units
Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Assignment | Project definition and schedule | 50% |
| Report | Project plan | 50% |
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Assignment | Project definition and schedule | 50% |
| Report | Project Plan | 50% |
^ Mandatory reference
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.
The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.
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