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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.
Project management skills cross subject and functional boundaries to facilitate the holistic solution of complex problems in industries such as information systems, information technology, finance, engineering, planning, tourism, manufacturing, sport and event management. In this unit, students examine the fundamental principles, strategies and approaches used by project managers. It introduces students to the stages of project management from initial project selection through to final closure. Topic areas include project selection, planning, estimating, quality management, risk management, managing stakeholders, developing the project team and the use of appropriate project planning software. Students will generate and evaluate complex strategies and opportunities to support the application of technology and investment proposals. Research and communicate to specialist and non-specialist audiences information and plans to solve problems and manage risk. The Australian Computer Society (ACS) has created a Core Body of Knowledge (CBOK) to identify IT capabilities and knowledge. This framework has been used to inform the learning outcomes of this unit. The unit is aligned with the ACS CBOK in the following. Assessed in assignment: Problem Solving (Abstraction, Design), Professional Knowledge (Teamwork, Interpersonal Communication); Technology Resources (Hardware and Software Fundamentals, Data and Information Management), Outcomes Management (IT Project Management). Not assessed: Technology Building (Acquisition).
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
On-campus students attend a three hour weekly combination of seminar and/or laboratory experiences in which the use of appropriate software is demonstrated/used. Off-campus students require regular online access to Blackboard. Learning activities include self-paced online video tutorials, case studies and hands-on activities designed to provide opportunities to discover, discuss and apply theory in a meaningful context. In undertaking these activities, students will develop their communication and analytical abilities, experiment with new knowledge and embed workplace-applicable learning and software skills. Assessment methods are designed to encourage and facilitate learning. They provide students with the opportunity to demonstrate content knowledge and critical thinking while encouraging the generation of ideas. They also facilitate the gradual development of skills and knowledge by providing opportunities for regular practice and timely feedback to students.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Report | Case Study (Group) Learning Outcomes (4,5) | 40% |
| Examination ^ | Final examination Learning Outcomes (1,4,5) | 60% |
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Report | Case Study (Group) Learning Outcomes (4,5) | 40% |
| Examination ^ | Final examination Learning Outcomes (1,4,5) | 60% |
^ Mandatory to Pass
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.
Project management skills cross subject and functional boundaries to facilitate the holistic solution of complex problems in industries such as information systems, information technology, finance, engineering, planning, tourism, manufacturing, sport and event management. In this unit, students examine the fundamental principles, strategies and approaches used by project managers. It introduces students to the stages of project management from initial project selection through to final closure. Topic areas include project selection, planning, estimating, quality management, risk management, managing stakeholders, developing the project team and the use of appropriate project planning software. Students will generate and evaluate complex strategies and opportunities to support the application of technology and investment proposals. Research and communicate to specialist and non-specialist audiences information and plans to solve problems and manage risk. The Australian Computer Society (ACS) has created a Core Body of Knowledge (CBOK) to identify IT capabilities and knowledge. This framework has been used to inform the learning outcomes of this unit. The unit is aligned with the ACS CBOK in the following. Assessed in assignment: Problem Solving (Abstraction, Design), Professional Knowledge (Teamwork, Interpersonal Communication); Technology Resources (Hardware and Software Fundamentals, Data and Information Management), Outcomes Management (IT Project Management). Not assessed: Technology Building (Acquisition).
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
On-campus students attend a three hour weekly combination of seminar and/or laboratory experiences in which the use of appropriate software is demonstrated/used. Off-campus students require regular online access to Blackboard. Learning activities include self-paced online video tutorials, case studies and hands-on activities designed to provide opportunities to discover, discuss and apply theory in a meaningful context. In undertaking these activities, students will develop their communication and analytical abilities, experiment with new knowledge and embed workplace-applicable learning and software skills. Assessment methods are designed to encourage and facilitate learning. They provide students with the opportunity to demonstrate content knowledge and critical thinking while encouraging the generation of ideas. They also facilitate the gradual development of skills and knowledge by providing opportunities for regular practice and timely feedback to students.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Project | Assignment | 60% |
| Report | Report | 40% |
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Project | Assignment | 60% |
| Report | Report | 40% |
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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