Course Title: Introduction to Project Management
Part A: Course Overview
Course Title: Introduction to Project Management
Credit Points: 12.00
Important Information:
Please note that this course may have compulsory in-person attendance requirements for some teaching activities.
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Terms
Course Code |
Campus |
Career |
School |
Learning Mode |
Teaching Period(s) |
BUSM1269 |
City Campus |
Postgraduate |
325H Property, Construction & Project Management |
Face-to-Face |
Sem 1 2006, Sem 2 2006, Sem 1 2007, Sem 2 2007, Sem 1 2008, Sem 2 2008, Sem 1 2009, Sem 2 2009, Sem 1 2010, Sem 2 2010, Sem 2 2011, Sem 1 2012, Sem 2 2012, Sem 1 2013, Sem 2 2013, Sem 1 2014, Sem 2 2014, Sem 1 2015, Sem 2 2015, Sem 1 2016, Sem 1 2017, Sem 2 2017, Sem 1 2018, Sem 2 2018, Sem 1 2019, Sem 2 2019, Sem 1 2020, Sem 2 2020, Sem 1 2021, Sem 1 2022, Sem 2 2022 |
BUSM4312 |
RMIT University Vietnam |
Postgraduate |
325H Property, Construction & Project Management |
Face-to-Face |
Viet2 2012, Viet1 2013 |
Flexible Terms
Course Code |
Campus |
Career |
School |
Learning Mode |
Teaching Period(s) |
BUSM1269 |
City Campus |
Postgraduate |
325H Property, Construction & Project Management |
Face-to-Face |
PGRDFx2020 (ZZZZ) |
BUSM1269 |
City Campus |
Postgraduate |
325H Property, Construction & Project Management |
Face-to-Face |
PGRDFlex21 (ZZZZ) |
BUSM4612 |
RMIT Online |
Postgraduate |
325H Property, Construction & Project Management |
Internet |
JulDec2017 (KP4), JulDec2017 (KP5), JulDec2017 (KP6) |
BUSM4612 |
RMIT Online |
Postgraduate |
325H Property, Construction & Project Management |
Internet |
JanJun2018 (KP1), JanJun2018 (KP2), JanJun2018 (KP3) |
BUSM4612 |
RMIT Online |
Postgraduate |
325H Property, Construction & Project Management |
Internet |
JulDec2018 (KP6) |
BUSM4612 |
RMIT Online |
Postgraduate |
325H Property, Construction & Project Management |
Internet |
JanJun2019 (KP1), JanJun2019 (KP2), JanJun2019 (KP3) |
BUSM4612 |
RMIT Online |
Postgraduate |
325H Property, Construction & Project Management |
Internet |
JulDec2019 (KP4), JulDec2019 (KP5), JulDec2019 (KP6) |
BUSM4612 |
RMIT Online |
Postgraduate |
325H Property, Construction & Project Management |
Internet |
JanJun2020 (KP1), JanJun2020 (KP2), JanJun2020 (All) |
BUSM4612 |
RMIT Online |
Postgraduate |
325H Property, Construction & Project Management |
Internet |
JulDec2020 (KP5), JulDec2020 (KP6) |
BUSM4612 |
RMIT Online |
Postgraduate |
325H Property, Construction & Project Management |
Internet |
JanJun2021 (KP1), JanJun2021 (KP2) |
BUSM4612 |
RMIT Online |
Postgraduate |
325H Property, Construction & Project Management |
Internet |
JulDec2021 (KP4), JulDec2021 (KP5), JulDec2021 (KP6) |
BUSM4612 |
RMIT Online |
Postgraduate |
325H Property, Construction & Project Management |
Internet |
JanJun2022 (KP1), JanJun2022 (KP2), JanJun2022 (KP3), JanJun2022 (All) |
BUSM4612 |
RMIT Online |
Postgraduate |
325H Property, Construction & Project Management |
Internet |
JulDec2022 (KP4), JulDec2022 (KP5) |
Course Coordinator: Tiendung Le
Course Coordinator Phone: +61 3 9925 2675
Course Coordinator Email: tiendung.le@rmit.edu.au
Course Coordinator Availability: by email
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
None.
Course Description
This course provides an introduction to Project Management and examines the foundational principles which underpin project management practice. You will develop your knowledge of project management techniques and of how to scope, plan and manage a project. You will also examine project management practice and the legal framework which governs the practice of project management. This course will introduce you to leadership concepts and principles, and will develop your ability to identify and manage project team dynamics.
The prime objective of this course is to build on and develop your understanding of best practice principles and practices of professional Project Management and develop your capacity to apply these in any commercial, industrial or professional context.
The key areas of learning covered in this course are:
Project Management- Overview, Communication Skills in Project Management and the Project Manager and the Law
Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development
Program Learning Outcomes
If you are enrolled in MC210 you will develop the following Program Learning Outcomes
PLO1: Analyse, synthesise and apply complex project management theory to addres industry issues and implement new directions in project management
PLO6: Apply appropriate research methods, tools and technical skills to plan, implement and evaluate projects, contributing to the profession and field of knowledge in the discipline
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course you will be able to:
- Scope, develop and mange a project utlising appropriate project management techniques
- Apply best practice project management principles to assess the efficacy of project management practice in a workplace setting
- Work as team member and leader to produce a project plan
- Undertake individual research within the field of project management
Overview of Learning Activities
This course will engage you in a range of learning activities including case-study techniques, role-plays and interactive discussions.
Students will also be guided in undertaking problem-based investigations in the workplace and producing and presenting (both in written and oral form) formal proposals and reports.
Overview of Learning Resources
RMIT will provide you with resources and tools for learning in this course through our online systems. Your learning in this course will also be supported by a range of resources including cases studies, readings, lecture notes and references.
Overview of Assessment
You will be assessed on how well you meet the course learning outcomes and on your development against the program learning outcomes.
Feedback will be given on all assessment tasks.
RMIT City Campus
Assessment Task 1: Case study, 25%, CLO4
Assessment Task 2: Project management plan, 50%, CLO1, CLO2, CLO3
Assessment Task 3: Presentation, 25%, CLO1, CLO2, CLO3
RMITOnline
Assessment Task 1: Project management plan, 30%, CLO1, CLO2, CLO3, CLO4
Assessment Task 2: Project management plan, 40%, CLO1, CLO2, CLO3, CLO4
Assessment Task 3: Presentation, 30%, CLO1, CLO2, CLO3, CLO4
If you have a long term medical condition and/or disability it may be possible to negotiate to vary aspects of the learning or assessment methods. You can contact the program coordinator or Equitable Learning Services if you would like to find out more.
Your course assessment conforms to RMIT assessment principles, regulations, policies, procedures and instructions.