Sport Business Project

Unit code: AHX5503 | Study level: Postgraduate
Credit points
12
(Generally, 1 credit = 10 hours of classes and independent study.)
Location
City Campus
Prerequisites
N/A
Overview
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Overview

In this unit student will be exposed to various project management methodologies in order to fully appreciate the wide range of options and requirements of project conception and management. The PMBOK method will be used as a guideline for students to develop their own project charter and project plan, culminating in the presentation of this plan, and production of a project report. The unit broadly covers the process of developing a project idea and plan, and consider the various requirements that will allow for the plan to be implemented and managed.

Learning Outcomes

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

  1. Broadly describe the various components that make up a complete project plan
  2. Consider the various options available in regard to project management models and techniques and being able to apply these to the unique context, demands and requirements of various projects, considering matters such as size, scope, reach and intent of the project and its stakeholders
  3. Outline and describe the range of projects that typically are developed in the context of the sport industry.
  4. Confidently prepare and present a project plan to a critical expert audience (in a digital presentation), and be able to respond to questions that relate to project design, implementation and execution.

Assessment

For Melbourne campuses

Assessment type: ICT (Wiki, Web sites)
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Grade: 20%
Discussion boards
Assessment type: Report
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Grade: 30%
Project charter
Assessment type: Report
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Grade: 30%
Project Plan
Assessment type: Presentation
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Grade: 20%
Project plan

Required reading

Selected readings will be made available via the unit VU Collaborate site.

As part of a course

This unit is not compulsory for any specific course. Depending on the course you study, this unit may be taken as an elective.

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