Course Title: Knowledge Management

Part A: Course Overview

Course Title: Knowledge Management

Credit Points: 12.00

Terms

Course Code

Campus

Career

School

Learning Mode

Teaching Period(s)

BUSM1281

City Campus

Postgraduate

325H Property, Construction & Project Management

Distance / Correspondence

Sem 1 2008,
Sem 1 2010,
Sem 1 2012

BUSM1281

City Campus

Postgraduate

325H Property, Construction & Project Management

Face-to-Face

Sem 1 2013,
Sem 1 2014,
Sem 1 2015,
Sem 1 2016,
Sem 1 2017,
Sem 1 2018,
Sem 1 2019,
Sem 1 2020

BUSM2077

City Campus

Research

325H Property, Construction & Project Management

Distance / Correspondence

Sem 1 2012

BUSM2077

City Campus

Research

325H Property, Construction & Project Management

Face-to-Face

Sem 1 2013

BUSM4318

RMIT University Vietnam

Postgraduate

325H Property, Construction & Project Management

Face-to-Face

Viet3 2012,
Viet2 2013

Course Coordinator: Tiendung Le

Course Coordinator Phone: +61 3 9925 2675

Course Coordinator Email: tiendung.le@rmit.edu.au

Course Coordinator Location: Building 8 Level 8 Room 76


Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

None.


Course Description

This course introduces knowledge management, organisational learning and innovation diffusion concepts and will develop your skills in applying these concepts to improve the process of realising a project. This course will focus on the nature of effective Knowledge Management and the role of project management in enabling people to create and effectively use knowledge to more effectively realise projects. You will develop your skills and knowledge of Knowledge Management as applied at the project, program and portfolio level. This course also emphasises the management of innovation through maintaining a learning organisation. You will develop skills and insights for managing organisational knowledge in our knowledge economy and develop your knowledge of how to develop a knowledge advantage through strategically managing information, and information technology support staff.


Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development

Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs) 

In this course you will develop the following program learning outcomes:

  • PLO1: Determine and apply knowledge of complex project management theory, principles and best practice to applied projects to contribute to the profession and discipline of project management
  • PLO2: Critically analyse, synthesise and reflect on project management theory and developments, both local and international, to extend and challenge knowledge and practice
  • PLO3: Professionally communicate and justify project scope, design, implementation, strategy and /or outcomes, engaging effectively with diverse stakeholders across a range of industry sectors
  • PLO4: Apply the specialist knowledge and technical skills required to creatively address the diverse needs of project stakeholders, formulating innovative solutions and demonstrating independent and sound decision making related to your professional practice and the discipline
  • PLO6: Provide strategic project management advice and utilise leadership skills and team work skills to plan and guide the implementation of projects across diverse project management contexts, contributing to the discipline and professional arena
  • PLO7: Utilise specific research and technical skills to strategically develop and implement project management strategies and solutions that are responsive to complex sustainable and economic theories and enhance project value, delivery and governance


Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs) 

Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to

  1. CLO1: Analyse and define the links between Knowledge Management, organisational learning, innovation and creativity
  2. CLO2: Analyse the fundamental elements of Knowledge Management
  3. CLO3: Examine and evaluate how leadership can be used to facilitate a human infrastructure to diffuse knowledge and enable best practice.
  4. CLO4: Apply Knowledge Management objectives in projects across diverse fields
  5. CLO5: Identify the drivers and inhibitors of effective KM practices to promote innovation and improving project management business practices


Overview of Learning Activities

Your learning in this course will be supported by your engagement in on line discussions and on line teacher guided support.


Overview of Learning Resources

RMIT will provide you with resources and tools for learning in this course through our online systems.

To assist your learning you can access a number of resources including readings, journal articles, class notes, comprehensive learning guides, and power point presentations.


Overview of Assessment

You will be assessed on how well you meet the course’s learning outcomes and on your development against the program learning outcomes.

Task 1: Individual report: Each student is assigned a different topic of relevance to consultancy or research to reflect on for his or her own practice. Collectively, the class generates a knowledge resource base on a wide range of relevant management disciplines, which impact upon how consultancy practice is effectively delivered to create value for client organisations. 30% weighting. CLO1, CLO2, CLO5.

Task 2: Group presentation: Your CLN (Collaborative Learning Network) team plays the role of a knowledge consultancy practice to design and present a range of options to address the real knowledge challenge for an industry client. Task 2 and 3 are for the same challenge, with Task 2 being a presentation of options and recommendations in a face to face business conversation and Task 3 being a formal report, with literature referencing, to support the presentation with greater details. 30% weighting. CLO1, CLO2, CLO3 CLO4, CLO5.

Task 3: Group report (30%) and individual peer review (10%): This assignment requires the group to write a formal project proposal highlighting 3-5 recommendations to address the client challenge. The knowledge consulting team explain how these recommendations will generate a return on investment and enhance business performance (including both tangible and intangible benefits). 
This task also involves 10% allocation for individual peer review based on feedback from group members for contribution during the team project work. 40% weighting. CLO3, CLO4, CLO5.

Feedback will be given on all assessment tasks. 

Equitable Learning Services 

Equitable Learning Services (ELS) provide support and equal opportunities for students with a disability, long-term illness and/or mental health condition and primary carers of individuals with a disability. You can contact the ELS if you would like to find out more: https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/support-and-facilities/student-support/equitable-learning-services. You can also contact the course coordinator or the program coordinator if you would like to find out more. 

An assessment charter (http://mams.rmit.edu.au/kh6a3ly2wi2h1.pdf) summarises your responsibilities as an RMIT student as well as those of your teaching staff. 

Your course assessment conforms to RMIT assessment principles, regulations, policies and procedures which are described and referenced in a single document: http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=ln1kd66y87rc.