Project Planning and Control

Unit code: EPM6007 | Study level: Postgraduate
Credit points
12
(Generally, 1 credit = 10 hours of classes and independent study.)
Location
Online Real Time
VU Brisbane
VU Sydney
Prerequisites
N/A
Overview
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Overview

This unit examines contemporary approaches to project planning and control, integrating theoretical frameworks with practical applications in complex project environments. Students will critically analyse project lifecycle planning, from conceptualisation through feasibility assessment to project monitoring and control. The unit emphasises the evaluation and application of advanced project control methodologies, including earned value management, time and cost planning techniques, and resource management strategies. Through critical examination of contemporary project management theories and practices, students will learn to design comprehensive project management plans, while building expertise in performance measurement and project monitoring and control. The unit is aligned with Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK®) professional standards.

Learning Outcomes

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

  1. Critically reflect on contemporary project planning and control frameworks, synthesising theoretical foundations with emerging developments in project management methodology;
  2. Design and evaluate comprehensive project management plans for complex projects, incorporating various management strategies;
  3. Critically analyse and synthesise advanced scheduling and cost management techniques, demonstrating mastery in their application for effective project planning, budgeting and resource optimisation;
  4. Evaluate project performance using advanced monitoring techniques, and formulate evidence-based strategies for successful project delivery; and
  5. Critically review and assess emerging digital tools, such as Generative Artificial Intelligence applications, to enhance project management practices.

Assessment

For Melbourne campuses

Assessment type: Project
|
Grade: 40%
Assignment on project management plan development (Group)
Assessment type: Presentation
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Grade: 20%
Presentation on project planning and evaluation
Assessment type: Case Study
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Grade: 40%
Case study on planning and monitoring of project

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 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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