MBA9052

Project management

(IT)

R Li

6 points + 2-hour lecture and 1-hour tutorial per week + Second semester + Clayton + Prerequisites: BUS4520 or MBA5560

Synopsis: This subject provides an understanding of the basics of project management including project costing, project phases, stakeholder management, the project in the organisation, project implementation, project control, partnering and ISO9000/CMM. Examples discussed will cover a range of applications in blue-collar and white-collar industries. Commercially available software is reviewed and participants have access to a PC-based project management package throughout the subject.

Assessment: Assignment (2000 to 3000 words): 20% + Project management software: 20% + Examination (2 hours): 60%