Principles of Project Management

Unit code: EPM7004 | 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 advanced unit introduces and defines project management principles, methodologies, and standards as they apply to contemporary project contexts. Students explore established project management approaches while developing practical skills in business case development, stakeholder engagement, and human resource management. The unit emphasises both theoretical frameworks and their practical application, enabling students to critically evaluate project management approaches. 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. Analyse project management principles to comprehend various project delivery contexts;
  2. Critically review and investigate project management methodologies and standards to address diverse project requirements;
  3. Design and formulate project business cases that align with organisational strategic objectives;
  4. Synthesise stakeholder engagement and human resource management approaches to enhance project outcomes;
  5. Critically evaluate the relevance of selected project management theoretical frameworks and methodologies to a variety of project scenarios; and
  6. 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 developing a project management proposal (Group)
Assessment type: Presentation
|
Grade: 20%
Presentation: Project management principles and business ventures
Assessment type: Case Study
|
Grade: 40%
Case study on project management principles
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):

Master of Project Management
NMPM | Masters (coursework) degree | Duration: 2 years

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