Authorised by Academic Registrar, April 1996
Synopsis This subject provides an understanding of the different phases of planning, scheduling, implementing and controlling projects. Topics covered will include financial evaluation techniques, cost estimating, network analysis, time analysis and scheduling, CPM and PERT, resource allocation, resource scheduling, resource constraining and levelling, project costing, project phases, stakeholder management, the project in the organisation, project implementation and project control. Examples will be discussed that cover a range of applications in both blue collar and white collar industries; the differences will also be discussed. Commercially available software will be reviewed and participants will have access to a PC-based project management package throughout the subject.
Assessment Written (one 2000-3000 word assignment): 20% + Project management software: 20% + Examination (2 hours): 60%