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, Sem 1 2025, Sem 2 2025

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: Thuy Nguyen

Course Coordinator Phone: by email

Course Coordinator Email: thuy.nguyen3@rmit.edu.au

Course Coordinator Location: 8.7.60

Course Coordinator Availability: by email

Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

None

Course Description

Project Management Concepts is your introduction to the world of project management, where ideas turn into action and value for stakeholders is created through well-planned delivery. In this course, you’ll discover why project management is essential in today’s organisations, gain foundational skills in planning and managing projects, and explore the core frameworks, methods, and concepts that define the profession in the 21st century.

You’ll learn how projects are initiated, planned, and delivered throughout the project lifecycle, and begin to develop the mindset and language of a project professional. This course forms the foundation for all other project management courses in the School of Property, Construction and Project Management, and sets the stage for your learning journey and career in 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.

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

CLO1: Examine the role of projects and project management in modern organisations in various 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.