Project Management for Business

Course aim

To provide a managerial perspective of project management and understanding of the strategic importance of projects in achieving organisational objectives. To equip in evaluating and applying project management processes across the phases of the project life cycle to conceptualise, communicate and justify projects and to effectively plan, manage, execute and deliver projects to completion.

Course content

Overview of the project environment and project management methodology; strategic evaluation and selection of appropriate project aligned with organisational objectives; conceptualisation and design of business projects; developing project management skills; introduction of project management tools and techniques; the management of project risks and project stakeholders; project planning and control; principles of scheduling, budgeting, and cost estimates; resource allocation; project closure, evaluation and reporting techniques.

Textbook(s)

Reaiche, C. 2022, Project Management: A strategic approach, James Cook University , Australia

Prerequisite(s)

Nil

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, CITY WEST
Preparatory	1 x 1 week
Seminar	3 hours x 10 weeks
EXTERNAL, CITY WEST, ONLINE
External	30 hours equiv. x N/A
INTERNAL, CITY WEST (INTENSIVE)
Seminar	30 hours equiv. x N/A
INTERNAL, CITY EAST
Preparatory	1 x 1 week
Seminar	3 hours x 10 weeks

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Critical analysis, Project

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 4C)
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