SSUD71-407: Systems Thinking and Management Modelling for Projects

Description

Projects and programs require management of change and complexity. Many of the challenges faced involve multiple stakeholders and have not been previously encountered, requiring recognition of different perspectives and the ability to devise novel solutions. System (or ‘big picture’) thinking enables managers to enhance their understanding and model complex social, economic, environmental, technical and/or political systems to support analysis, problem solving, decision-making and control in management practice. This subject introduces and provides opportunities for application of system thinking, system dynamics, soft systems methodology and operations research. New thinking in project management is explored and discussed using a range of online resources and video presentations.

Subject details

Type: Postgraduate Subject
Code: SSUD71-407
EFTSL: 0.125
Faculty: Faculty of Society and Design
Semesters offered:
  • May 2023 [Non-Standard Offering]
Credit: 10
Study areas:
  • Project Management and Innovation
Subject fees:
  • Commencing in 2022: $5,380.00
  • Commencing in 2023: $5,520.00
  • Commencing in 2022: $5,570.00
  • Commencing in 2023: $5,710.00

Learning outcomes

  1. Critically employ systems thinking in the project management discipline.
  2. Understand the foundations of systems thinking and utilise a ‘big picture’ view of project decisions.
  3. Apply system dynamics to understand complex social problems.
  4. Explore the ‘archetypes’ and the strategies to address complexity in projects.
  5. Apply systems thinking tools in addressing ‘wicked problems’.

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:

Subject outlines

Subject dates

  • Non-Standard Offering
    Enrolment opens: 19/03/2023
    Semester start: 22/05/2023
    Subject start: 22/05/2023
    Cancellation 1: 05/06/2023
    Cancellation 2: 09/06/2023
    Last enrolment: 03/06/2023
    Withdraw - Financial: 19/06/2023
    Withdraw - Academic: 06/07/2023
    Teaching census: 18/06/2023
Non-Standard Offering
Enrolment opens: 19/03/2023
Semester start: 22/05/2023
Subject start: 22/05/2023
Cancellation 1: 05/06/2023
Cancellation 2: 09/06/2023
Last enrolment: 03/06/2023
Withdraw - Financial: 19/06/2023
Withdraw - Academic: 06/07/2023
Teaching census: 18/06/2023