SSUD12-113: Project Scope Management

Description

The subject explores the essentials of project scope management applicable across all industries such as construction, IT, software development, and major events like the Olympics. This subject covers the full lifecycle of scope management, from initiation to closure, vital for achieving successful outcomes and preventing major issues in projects. Students learn through practical tools like project charters, mind mapping, work breakdown structures, value management, enhanced with the latest technology applications and will understand how project management methodologies like waterfall and agile influence scope practices. Students are equipped to balance project needs with end-user demands, ensuring success in any project management role.

Subject details

Type:	Undergraduate Subject
Code:	SSUD12-113
EFTSL:	0.125
Faculty:	Faculty of Society and Design
Semesters offered:	January 2024 [Standard Offering] January 2025 [Standard Offering]
Credit:	10
Subject fees:	Commencing in 2023: $4,050.00 Commencing in 2024: $4,260.00 Commencing in 2025: $4,460.00 Commencing in 2023: $5,400.00 Commencing in 2024: $5,730.00 Commencing in 2025: $5,990.00

Learning outcomes

Practice knowledge needed for effective project scope management on an authentic case study
Produce a scope statement and use it to develop a means for managing performance
Demonstrate an ability to prepare a traceability matrix as a basis for tactical decision-making
Apply and implement effective scope management practices to identify, address, and resolve scope-related issues throughout the project lifecycle

Enrolment requirements

Requisites:	Nil
Assumed knowledge:	Assumed knowledge is the minimum level of knowledge of a subject area that students are assumed to have acquired through previous study. It is the responsibility of students to ensure they meet the assumed knowledge expectations of the subject. Students who do not possess this prior knowledge are strongly recommended against enrolling and do so at their own risk. No concessions will be made for students’ lack of prior knowledge.
Restrictions:

Requisites:

Nil

Assumed knowledge:

Assumed knowledge is the minimum level of knowledge of a subject area that students are assumed to have acquired through previous study. It is the responsibility of students to ensure they meet the assumed knowledge expectations of the subject. Students who do not possess this prior knowledge are strongly recommended against enrolling and do so at their own risk. No concessions will be made for students’ lack of prior knowledge.

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Subject outlines

Subject dates

January 2024

Standard Offering
Enrolment opens:	12/11/2023
Semester start:	15/01/2024
Subject start:	15/01/2024
Cancellation 1:	29/01/2024
Cancellation 2:	05/02/2024
Last enrolment:	28/01/2024
Withdraw - Financial:	10/02/2024
Withdraw - Academic:	02/03/2024
Teaching census:	09/02/2024

January 2025

Standard Offering
Enrolment opens:	10/11/2024
Semester start:	20/01/2025
Subject start:	20/01/2025
Cancellation 1:	03/02/2025
Cancellation 2:	10/02/2025
Last enrolment:	02/02/2025
Withdraw - Financial:	15/02/2025
Withdraw - Academic:	08/03/2025
Teaching census:	14/02/2025

Standard Offering
Enrolment opens:	12/11/2023
Semester start:	15/01/2024
Subject start:	15/01/2024
Cancellation 1:	29/01/2024
Cancellation 2:	05/02/2024
Last enrolment:	28/01/2024
Withdraw - Financial:	10/02/2024
Withdraw - Academic:	02/03/2024
Teaching census:	09/02/2024

Standard Offering
Enrolment opens:	10/11/2024
Semester start:	20/01/2025
Subject start:	20/01/2025
Cancellation 1:	03/02/2025
Cancellation 2:	10/02/2025
Last enrolment:	02/02/2025
Withdraw - Financial:	15/02/2025
Withdraw - Academic:	08/03/2025
Teaching census:	14/02/2025