Handbook : Unit informationEdith Cowan University

School: Business and Law

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Please note that given the circumstances of COVID-19, there may be some modifications to the assessment schedule promoted in Handbook for Semester 1 2020 Units. Students will be notified of all approved modifications by Unit Coordinators via email and Unit Blackboard sites. Where changes have been made, these are designed to ensure that you still meet the unit learning outcomes in the context of our adjusted teaching and learning arrangements.

• Unit Title

  Monitoring and Controlling a Project

• Unit Code

  MAN3712

• Year

  2020

• Enrolment Period

  1

• Version

  2

• Credit Points

  15

• Full Year Unit

  N

• Mode of Delivery

  On Campus
  Online

• Unit Coordinator

  Miss Neda KIANI MAVI

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Description

Effective project management requires high quality planning. Despite the care taken in the setting up and planning stages, the unpredictable and dynamic context in which projects operate means that many projects run behind schedule, over budget and/or have their scope compromised. This can be the result of action by a stakeholder or the emergence of previously identified or unforeseen risks. This unit provides students with the skills and knowledge to identify and assess variations from the agreed plan using techniques such as earned value management. The results of this can help shape appropriate responses ranging from a trade-off in constraints, to the implementation of aggressive scheduling techniques such as 'crashing', or even termination of the project.

Prerequisite Rule

Students must have passed MAN2172 and MAN3714

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded MAN2174

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

1. Implement appropriate intervention strategies to respond to variations from project baselines.
2. Use appropriate software to assist in monitoring and controlling project processes.
3. Communicate project management knowledge, concepts and advice persuasively and clearly in both written and oral formats, using relevant technology.
4. Identify and implement risk management strategies to deal with uncertainties.

Unit Content

1. Project change and configuration management.
2. Benefit realisation management.
3. Managing project communications.
4. Managing risks in projects.
5. The role of the Project Management Office.
6. Managing project teams.
7. Crashing techniques.
8. Simulation techniques for monitoring and control.
9. Leveling and smoothing project resources.
10. Progress and performance evaluation with Earned Value (EV) analysis.
11. Critical chain project management.

Learning Experience

ON-CAMPUS

Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECU Blackboard.

For more information see the Semester Timetable

ONLINE

Students will engage in learning experiences through ECU Blackboard as well as additional ECU learning technologies.

Additional Learning Experience Information

This unit uses technology enhanced learning (TEL) to enhance the teaching and learning experiences for students by enabling them to engage in ways that would not normally be available or effective in a more traditional environment. All learning activities are designed to develop digital communication skills, critical thinking and teamwork. All students are required to complete set activities before engaging in workshops or discussions. While on-campus students attend classroom workshops, online students participate via Blackboard and will require regular online access. Webinars may also be used during the semester to bring both cohorts together or to stream in a guest lecturer from industry.

Assessment

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.

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