SSUD12-103: Managing Projects

Description

This subject provides basic knowledge and skills required to manage a project or to be an effective member of a project team. It covers the nine functions of project management (cost, time, quality, scope, risk, communication, human resource, procurement and integration) as defined by the Australian Institute of Project Management, tracking a project through its various lifecycles from inception through to completion by the use of a case study.

Subject details

Learning outcomes

1. Describe at a basic level the intent of each of the ten knowledge areas of Project Management.
2. Describe the basic processes involved in managing a project.
3. Identify some of the important skills, characteristics and attributes of an effective Project Manager.
4. Describe and analyse some of the main causes of project failure.
5. Identify some of the tools and techniques that can be used to assist with managing a project.

Enrolment requirements

Subject outlines

• January 2021 [Standard - Weeks 1-12]
• September 2020 [Standard - Weeks 1-12]
• January 2020 [Standard]
• September 2019 [Standard]
• January 2019 [Standard]
• September 2018 [Standard]
• January 2018 [Standard]
• September 2017 [Standard]

Subject dates