Course Title: Project Design for Quality

Part A: Course Overview

Course Title: Project Design for Quality

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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Please check your Canvas course shell closer to when the course starts to see if this course requires mandatory in-person attendance. The delivery method of the course might have to change quickly in response to changes in the local state/national directive regarding in-person course attendance.  

Terms

Course Code	Campus	Career	School	Learning Mode	Teaching Period(s)
BUSM1272	City Campus	Postgraduate	325H Property, Construction & Project Management	Face-to-Face	Sem 1 2006, Sem 2 2006, Sem 1 2007, Sem 2 2007, Sem 2 2008, Sem 2 2009, Sem 2 2010, Sem 2 2011, Summer2013, Sem 1 2013, Sem 2 2013, Sem 1 2014, Sem 2 2014, Sem 1 2015, Sem 2 2015, Sem 1 2016, Sem 2 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 2 2021, Sem 1 2022, Sem 2 2022, Sem 1 2023, Sem 2 2023, Sem 1 2024, Sem 2 2024
BUSM4316	RMIT University Vietnam	Postgraduate	325H Property, Construction & Project Management	Face-to-Face	Viet1 2013

Flexible Terms

Course Code	Campus	Career	School	Learning Mode	Teaching Period(s)
BUSM1272	City Campus	Postgraduate	325H Property, Construction & Project Management	Face-to-Face	PGRDFx2020 (ZZZZ)
BUSM1272	City Campus	Postgraduate	325H Property, Construction & Project Management	Face-to-Face	PGRDFlex21 (All)
BUSM1272	City Campus	Postgraduate	325H Property, Construction & Project Management	Face-to-Face	PGRDFlex24 (ZZZZ)
BUSM4614	RMIT Online	Postgraduate	325H Property, Construction & Project Management	Internet	JulDec2017 (KP4), JulDec2017 (KP6)
BUSM4614	RMIT Online	Postgraduate	325H Property, Construction & Project Management	Internet	JanJun2018 (KP2), JanJun2018 (All)
BUSM4614	RMIT Online	Postgraduate	325H Property, Construction & Project Management	Internet	JulDec2018 (KP4), JulDec2018 (KP6)
BUSM4614	RMIT Online	Postgraduate	325H Property, Construction & Project Management	Internet	JulDec2019 (KP6), JulDec2019 (All)
BUSM4614	RMIT Online	Postgraduate	325H Property, Construction & Project Management	Internet	JanJun2020 (All)
BUSM4614	RMIT Online	Postgraduate	325H Property, Construction & Project Management	Internet	JulDec2020 (All)
BUSM4614	RMIT Online	Postgraduate	325H Property, Construction & Project Management	Internet	JanJun2021 (All)
BUSM4614	RMIT Online	Postgraduate	325H Property, Construction & Project Management	Internet	JulDec2021 (KP6)
BUSM4614	RMIT Online	Postgraduate	325H Property, Construction & Project Management	Internet	JulDec2022 (All)
BUSM4614	RMIT Online	Postgraduate	325H Property, Construction & Project Management	Internet	JanJun2023 (All)
BUSM4614	RMIT Online	Postgraduate	325H Property, Construction & Project Management	Internet	JulDec2023 (All)
BUSM4614	RMIT Online	Postgraduate	325H Property, Construction & Project Management	Internet	JanJun2024 (All)
BUSM4614	RMIT Online	Postgraduate	325H Property, Construction & Project Management	Internet	JulDec2024 (All)

Course Coordinator: Dr. Andrew Carre

Course Coordinator Phone: +61 3 9925 3903

Course Coordinator Email: andrew.carre@rmit.edu.au

Course Coordinator Location: 08.08.24

Course Coordinator Availability: By appointment via email

Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

None.

Course Description

This course examines the processes of design management and documentation and how these impact on the achievement of overall project objectives. This course will develop your understanding of the various elements which contribute to the project design process and you will build and apply your knowledge of how the project design process impacts on the ability of the project manager to deliver effective project outcomes. The objectives of this course are to develop your ability to apply quality assurance and quality control systems to produce a quality project plan. The course will also develop your knowledge of quality management and its role in successful project management. You will critically engage in a range topics including:
 

• Describing project quality objectives
• Employing process management principles to assure quality outcomes
• The practical reasoning informing quality management strategies
• Project life cycles and the influence of design
• The use of project management and other standards to achieve quality
• The importance of people in quality management
• Planning for quality

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

Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs)

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

1. CLO1: Define and discuss quality objectives in relation to diverse industry projects
2. CLO2: Apply project management strategies to address stakeholder requirements
3. CLO3: Employ project life cycle and process management strategies to enhance project quality outcomes
4. CLO4: Apply quality management processes to produce a management plan which is responsive to client needs 

Overview of Learning Activities

The course will be delivered through a mix of lectures and workshops. To support your learning, you will engage in a range of learning activities including: guest speakers, group work, analysis and discussion of relevant readings, contribution to professional discussions.

 

Overview of Learning Resources

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

There are services available to support your learning through the University Library. The Library provides guides on academic referencing and subject specialist help as well as a range of study support services. For further information, please visit the Library page on the RMIT University website and the myRMIT student portal.

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.

• AT1: Describe Quality, 20% (individual), CLO1
• AT2: Quality Improvement Plan, 40% (individual), CLO1, CLO2, CLO3
• AT3: Project Quality Management Plan 40% (group), CLO1, CLO2, CLO3, CLO4

Feedback will be given on all assessment tasks.

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.