Project Management and People

Unit code: EPM6004 | Study level: Postgraduate
Credit points
12
(Generally, 1 credit = 10 hours of classes and independent study.)
Location
Footscray Park
Prerequisites
N/A
Overview
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Overview

The 'people' factor is fundamental to project success. This unit examines how effective leadership, people management, and team dynamics contribute to project outcomes through the clear definition and understanding of roles, responsibilities, and competencies of project participants. Students will analyse stakeholder dynamics, evaluate motivation approaches, and assess leadership strategies in project-focused environments. Through critical review of theoretical frameworks and practical applications, students will develop skills in analysing and evaluating effective people management strategies that enhance project success.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:

  1. Analyse the impact of internal and external stakeholders on projects;
  2. Evaluate and critically review team dynamics and motivation techniques in project environments;
  3. Analyse and assess how effective leadership and people management strategies contribute to project success or failure in varied organisational contexts;
  4. Formulate strategies to manage grievances and conflict in team settings, while optimising diverse skills and implementing reward systems; and
  5. Participate in an academic community through reflective and critical engagement in academic texts and understanding of principles of academic integrity.

Assessment

For Melbourne campuses

Assessment type: Project
|
Grade: 40%
Project on managing project human resources (Group)
Assessment type: Presentation
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Grade: 20%
Presentation on project management and stakeholder relations
Assessment type: Case Study
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Grade: 40%
Case study on people/ team management within projects
Assessment type: Other
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Grade: 0%
Evidence of completion of the Academic Integrity Modules (Hurdle)

The project has two components: progress report (10%) and project report (30%). It includes an evaluation of the contributions made by each member of the team to facilitate assessment of students' achievement of learning objectives.

Required reading

Required readings will be made available on VU Collaborate.

As part of a course

This unit is studied as part of the following course(s):

Graduate Certificate in Project Management
NTPM | Graduate certificate | Duration: 0.5 years
Graduate Diploma in Project Management
NGPM | Graduate diploma | Duration: 1 year
Master of Project Management
NMPM | Masters (coursework) degree | Duration: 2 years

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