Project Stakeholder Management

Unit code: EPM6011 | Study level: Postgraduate
12
(Generally, 1 credit = 10 hours of classes and independent study.)
Footscray Park
VU Sydney
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Overview

Project success is significantly influenced by effective stakeholder management across diverse groups including multinational organisations, communities, individuals, and government authorities. This unit examines contemporary stakeholder management theories and their practical application in complex project environments. Students will develop expertise in stakeholder identification and analysis, evaluate engagement strategies, and assess communication approaches for managing stakeholder relationships. The unit emphasises critical evaluation of stakeholder dynamics and conflict resolution techniques, while considering the project manager's role in balancing diverse stakeholder expectations. Students will also develop expertise in formulating and developing comprehensive stakeholder management strategies for project contexts.

Learning Outcomes

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

  1. Analyse project stakeholders and assess their legitimacy, power and influence in project environments;
  2. Formulate comprehensive stakeholder management plans that strategically align with project objectives;
  3. Evaluate conflict resolution strategies to optimise relationships among diverse project stakeholders; and
  4. Assess communication strategies for effective stakeholder engagement and relationship management.

Assessment

For Melbourne campuses

Assessment type: Project
|
Grade: 40%
Project on managing and engaging project stakeholders (Group)
Assessment type: Presentation
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Grade: 20%
Presentation on project human resource management
Assessment type: Case Study
|
Grade: 40%
Case study on project management stakeholder management process and practices

Other locations

For students studying at VU Sydney
Assessment type: Project
|
Grade: 40%
Team-based project on managing and engaging project stakeholders
Assessment type: Presentation
|
Grade: 20%
Student Presentation on project human resource management
Assessment type: Case Study
|
Grade: 40%
Case study on project management stakeholder management process and practices

Required reading

Required readings will be made available on VU Collaborate.

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