Unit snapshot

  • Unit type
    PG Coursework Unit
  • Credit points
    12
  • Faculty & College
    Faculty of Business, Law and Arts
  • Placement
    No
  • Pre-requisites
    PROJ5002 - Project Management Principles

Unit description

Consideration of project initiation and planning as the first processes in the project management lifecycle. Students undertake structure and problem-based (scenario) learning to evaluate and assess a project at the selection phase, and create and critique comprehensive project management plans and charters.

This unit is an integral part of a selection of courses at SCU Online. Each course incorporates this unit into a complete and immersive educational experience. If you're interested in this unit, we highly recommend enrolling in one of the courses listed below.

 

Unit content

Module 1: Project Selection

Module 2: Stakeholder and Communication Management

Module 3: Project Initiation

Module 4: Project Planning — Scope Management

Module 5: Project Time and Resource Management

Module 6: Project Planning — Cost Estimation

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A male project management student wearing glasses is seated at a desk, focused on his laptop while working in a professional environment

Learning outcomes

Unit Learning Outcomes express learning achievement in terms of what a student should know, understand and be able to do on completion of a unit. These outcomes are aligned with the graduate attributes. The unit learning outcomes and graduate attributes are also the basis of evaluating prior learning.

 

On completion of this unit, students should be able to:

  • Assess alignment of project goals with organisational capabilities
  • Assess and manage project budgets, assumptions, resource constraints against stakeholder needs
  • Develop sustainable project management plans

Teaching and assessment

Teaching method
Structured online learning

Assessment
Case study: 20%
Report: 40%
Discussion board: 40%

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A female project management student stands confidently in front of a whiteboard, ready to present her ideas and engage with her audience

Study this unit in the following courses

This unit is a fundamental component of the full courses listed below, each designed to equip you with the in-depth knowledge and skills needed to achieve your career goals. To fully benefit from your learning experience and apply it to real-world challenges, engaging with the entire course is essential. Explore the courses that include this unit and take the next step towards your professional success.

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