MGI512 The Project Lifecycle (8)
CSU Discipline Area: Unallocated to a CSU Discipline code (OTHER)
Duration: One session
Abstract:
This is an industry based subject focused on the use of Project Management Lifecycles as a means for delivering organisational objectives. The subject will guide the participant from the start of a project idea, through planning, creation of deliverables and handover to the customer or client. An appreciation of what controls and processes are needed to maximise chances of a successful result will be gained with practical application in a simulated environment.
+ Subject Availability Modes and Locations
| Session 1 | |
|---|---|
| Distance | Wagga Wagga | Session 2 |
| Distance | Wagga Wagga |
Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: MGI512
Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
Prerequisite(s):
Enrolment restrictions:
Available only to students enrolled in
Master of Project Management, or
Master of Systems Development, or
Master of Business Administration (Computing), or
Master of Management (Information Technology), or
Master of Networking and Systems Administration
Master of Information Systems Security
Master of Database Design and Management
Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
1) be able to explain the importance of Project Lifecycle Frameworks, and discuss how business analysis and project management can work together in a balanced way;
2) be able to explain the importance of business analysis and project management within a project lifecycle;
3) be able to identify and compare some of the project management principles used by successful organisations;
4) be able to explain the roles and responsibilities of the business analyst and project manager;
5) be able to discuss best practice methods for requirements determination, analysis and reporting;
6) be able to use project definition tools and templates.
Syllabus:
The subject will cover the following topics:
- The project management environment
- The role of the business analyst and project manager
- An overview of the project lifecycle
- Project initiation
- Project management planning
- Project analysis and design
- Project execution
- Project closure
The information contained in the 2013 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 24 April 2013. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.