Course Title: Project Management Techniques
Part A: Course Overview
Course Title: Project Management Techniques
Credit Points: 12.00
Important Information:
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.
Course Coordinator for BUSM1273: Dr Frank Boukamp - Frank.Boukamp@rmit.edu.au
"RMIT Online" Course Coordinator for BUSM4613: Professor Tayyab Maqsood - tayyab.maqsood@rmit.edu.au
Terms
Course Code |
Campus |
Career |
School |
Learning Mode |
Teaching Period(s) |
BUSM1273 |
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 1 2011, 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 2 2016, Sem 1 2017, Sem 2 2017, Sem 1 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 |
BUSM4314 |
RMIT University Vietnam |
Postgraduate |
325H Property, Construction & Project Management |
Face-to-Face |
Viet3 2012, Viet2 2013 |
Flexible Terms
Course Code |
Campus |
Career |
School |
Learning Mode |
Teaching Period(s) |
BUSM1273 |
City Campus |
Postgraduate |
325H Property, Construction & Project Management |
Face-to-Face |
PGRDFx2020 (ZZZZ) |
BUSM1273 |
City Campus |
Postgraduate |
325H Property, Construction & Project Management |
Face-to-Face |
PGRDFlex23 (All) |
BUSM1273 |
City Campus |
Postgraduate |
325H Property, Construction & Project Management |
Face-to-Face |
PGRDFlex24 (APR) |
BUSM4613 |
RMIT Online |
Postgraduate |
325H Property, Construction & Project Management |
Internet |
JulDec2017 (KP4), JulDec2017 (KP5) |
BUSM4613 |
RMIT Online |
Postgraduate |
325H Property, Construction & Project Management |
Internet |
JanJun2018 (KP1), JanJun2018 (KP3) |
BUSM4613 |
RMIT Online |
Postgraduate |
325H Property, Construction & Project Management |
Internet |
JulDec2018 (KP5) |
BUSM4613 |
RMIT Online |
Postgraduate |
325H Property, Construction & Project Management |
Internet |
JanJun2019 (KP1), JanJun2019 (KP3), JanJun2019 (All) |
BUSM4613 |
RMIT Online |
Postgraduate |
325H Property, Construction & Project Management |
Internet |
JulDec2019 (All) |
BUSM4613 |
RMIT Online |
Postgraduate |
325H Property, Construction & Project Management |
Internet |
JanJun2020 (KP1) |
BUSM4613 |
RMIT Online |
Postgraduate |
325H Property, Construction & Project Management |
Internet |
JulDec2020 (KP4) |
BUSM4613 |
RMIT Online |
Postgraduate |
325H Property, Construction & Project Management |
Internet |
JanJun2021 (KP1) |
BUSM4613 |
RMIT Online |
Postgraduate |
325H Property, Construction & Project Management |
Internet |
JulDec2021 (KP4) |
BUSM4613 |
RMIT Online |
Postgraduate |
325H Property, Construction & Project Management |
Internet |
JanJun2022 (All) |
BUSM4613 |
RMIT Online |
Postgraduate |
325H Property, Construction & Project Management |
Internet |
JulDec2022 (KP4) |
BUSM4613 |
RMIT Online |
Postgraduate |
325H Property, Construction & Project Management |
Internet |
JanJun2023 (All) |
BUSM4613 |
RMIT Online |
Postgraduate |
325H Property, Construction & Project Management |
Internet |
JulDec2023 (All) |
BUSM4613 |
RMIT Online |
Postgraduate |
325H Property, Construction & Project Management |
Internet |
JanJun2024 (KP1) |
BUSM4613 |
RMIT Online |
Postgraduate |
325H Property, Construction & Project Management |
Internet |
JulDec2024 (KP4) |
BUSM4613 |
RMIT Online |
Postgraduate |
325H Property, Construction & Project Management |
Internet |
JanJun2025 (KP1) |
Course Coordinator: Frank Boukamp (BUSM1273) and Tayyab Maqsood (RMIT online - BUSM4613)
Course Coordinator Phone: 99251987 (Frank); 99253916 (Tayyab)
Course Coordinator Email: frank.boukamp@rmit.edu.au, tayyab.maqsood@rmit.edu.au
Course Coordinator Location: Frank Boukamp (8.8.54); Tayyab Maqsood (8.8.71)
Course Coordinator Availability: Please visit http://frank.boukamp.net/office-hours/ to book office hours with Frank.
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
None.
Course Description
This course introduces the concept of project time and cost management. This course will develop your skills in time and cost management and expand your knowledge of how to apply these skills across diverse project management projects. You will further develop these skills by utilising specialised software.
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 address industry issues and implement new directions in project management
- PLO3: Employ your knowledge of project management theory and recent industry developments to identify problems and formulate solutions that respond to the diverse needs of project stakeholders
- PLO4: 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
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course you will be able to fulfill the requirements of the following course learning outcomes (CLOs):
- Select and apply appropriate project management techniques to mange project duration and cost
- Analyse and apply principles of cost control, cash flow planning and financial administration to ensure effective project management.
- Control project cost and duration
- Critically analyse, synthesise and reflect on project management techniques
Overview of Learning Activities
Learning in this course comprises a combination of lectures and workshops. To support your learning you will engage in a range of learning activities including: class discussions of readings in a workshop setting, and software workshops.
Overview of Learning Resources
RMIT will provide you with resources and tools for learning in this course through our online systems.
Lecture notes, reference lists, library resources and specialised software will also be made available to students in this course.
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.
City Campus
Assessment Task 1: Assignment, 18%, CLOs 1, 2, 3 & 4
Assessment Task 2: Assignment, 18%, CLOs 1, 2, 3 & 4
Assessment Task 3: Assignment, 18%, CLOs 1, 2, 3 & 4
Assessment Task 4: Group Project, 46%, CLOs 1, 2, 3 & 4
Online
Assessment Task 1: Project plan- first stage, 20%, CLOs 1
Assessment Task 2: Project plan- final stage 40%, CLOs 1, 3 & 4
Assessment Task 3: 3a: Assignment 30%, 3b. Peer Assessment 10% :CLOs 1, 2 & 3
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.