MGT290 Project Management (8)
CSU Discipline Area: Management (MANAG)
Duration: One session
Abstract:
This unit focuses on developing an appreciation and understanding of project management in the contemporary business environment. Project management has traditionally been very technically focused and the course complements this important aspect of Project Management with both policy issues and sociocultural aspects of successful project outcomes. The unit has a strong theoretical focus paralleled with practical application and is supported with the use of a popular Project Management software platform.
+ Subject Availability Modes and Locations
| Session 1 | |
|---|---|
| Internal | Albury-Wodonga |
| Internal | Bathurst |
| Internal | CSU Study Centre Sydney |
| Internal | Wagga Wagga |
| Distance | Bathurst | Session 2 |
| Internal | Holmesglen |
Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: MGT290
Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
Assumed Knowledge:
Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
be able to demonstrate,
* the scope and methodologies associated with the technical aspects of Project Management,
* how project management can contribute to strategy implementation,
* the implications of team development and management, leadership, structure and culture in relation to project implementation.
Syllabus:
The subject will cover the following topics:
. What is project Management? . The strategy-project link . Project focus . PM success and risk . Using Microsoft Project . Scoping, identifying and estimating project activities . Analysing and finalising project activities . Project Management and organisational structure and culture . Project management and leadership and stakeholders . Project Management Teams . Evaluating process and performance . 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.