Strategic Project Management

Course aim

To introduce and develop knowledge and skills relating to the advanced concepts, principles and philosophy of strategic project management.

Course content

Introduction to strategic project management philosophy and principles and comparison with traditional delivery approaches, strategic planning, setting up integrated teams and managing team dynamics, project management case studies, project scheduling, critical path method, use of Microsoft Project, leadership of project teams, project auditing, evaluation and review, planning a strategic project proposal.

Textbook(s)

Burke, R 2007, Project Management Techniques, Burke Publishing

Prerequisite(s)

Nil

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

Group presentation, Group project: written strategic project management proposal, Individual project (essay or report)

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
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