Strategy in Project Organisations

Course aim

To provide students with an advanced understanding of theoretical and practical knowledge in respect to strategy as applied to project organisations.

Course content

Students will study an advanced and integrated body of knowledge in the context of strategy in project organisations including: corporate and project strategies; profiling project strategy, lifecycles and sustainability in major industries; project management maturity models; project management offices; project management competency standards; project management systems; project evaluations and success; assets and facilities management; relationship to program and portfolio management; and globalisation issues.

Textbook(s)

Schmidt, Terry 2009, Strategic Project Management Made Simple: Practical Tools for Leaders and Teams, 1st edition, John Wiley & Sons, Hoboken N.J.

Prerequisite(s)

There are no specific prerequisite courses. However, it is recommended that the Principles of Project Management course be undertaken prior to this course.

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, CITY EAST
Lecture	2 hours x 13 weeks
Tutorial	1 hour x 13 weeks

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

Assessment

Essay, Group Report, Reflective report

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
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