Course Title: Project Management Concepts
Part A: Course Overview
Course Title: Project Management Concepts
Credit Points: 12.00
Terms
Course Code |
Campus |
Career |
School |
Learning Mode |
Teaching Period(s) |
BUSM3307 |
City Campus |
Undergraduate |
325H Property, Construction & Project Management |
Face-to-Face |
Sem 1 2010, Sem 1 2011, Sem 1 2012, Sem 1 2013, Sem 1 2014, Sem 1 2015, Sem 2 2015, Sem 1 2016, Sem 2 2016, 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 |
Flexible Terms
Course Code |
Campus |
Career |
School |
Learning Mode |
Teaching Period(s) |
BUSM3307 |
City Campus |
Undergraduate |
325H Property, Construction & Project Management |
Face-to-Face |
UGRDFlex23 (All) |
Course Coordinator: Omid Haass
Course Coordinator Phone: +61 3 9925 3610
Course Coordinator Email: omid.haass@rmit.edu.au
Course Coordinator Location: 8.8.27
Course Coordinator Availability: By email
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
None
Course Description
This course introduces you to project management. It examines the nature of projects, the need to manage projects and the scope of modern Project Management (PM). Topics covered include:
• the role of projects in construction, property and twenty-first century organisations
• the project lifecycle
• activities undertaken to plan a project
• the role and responsibilities of a project manager
• PM organisations
This will equip you with an understanding of foundational project management concepts, terms and activities. This course is the basis for all other project management courses in the School of Property, Construction and Project Management.
Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development
Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)
This course contributes to the following BH112 program learning outcomes:
- PLO1: Determine and apply knowledge of complex project management theory to your professional practice and/or further study
- PLO2: Professionally communicate to a range of audiences, demonstrating in depth knowledge of the discipline and of the needs of diverse project management stakeholders
- PLO3: Formulate evidence-based solutions to industry problems or issues through the application of logical, critical and creative thinking, and the analysis, synthesis and application of theoretical, digital, human and technical skills
- PLO5: Collaborate effectively within and across disciplines and demonstrate independent intellectual agility and autonomy to solve problems and address industry issues and imperatives
If you are taking this course as an option course or as part of a minor, this course will complement the learning outcomes you are developing in your program.
Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs)
Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:
CLO1: Interpret and outline how PM concepts apply to multiple project domains
CLO2: Apply project management concepts to develop a project plan
CLO3: Collaborate within and contribute to a functioning professional project management team
Overview of Learning Activities
Learning will be through a weekly lecture and/or workshop, class activities and participation in all assessment activities. Face-to-face lectures and/or workshops will be the primary learning mechanisms, with readings, discussions and activities being used to reinforce the materials presented in the lectures.
Overview of Learning Resources
RMIT will provide you with resources and tools for learning in this course through our online systems.
There are services and resources 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 RMIT student website.
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. Assessment consists of:
Task 1: Prepare a project charter for a hypothetical project of your choice. Individual assignment. 25% weighting. CLO1 & CLO2.
Task 2: Case study assignments. Individual assignment. 30% weighting. CLO1 & CLO2.
Task 3: Mini project management plan. Group assignment. 45%. CLO1, CLO2 & CLO3.
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.