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Project management skills cross subject and functional boundaries to facilitate the holistic solution of complex problems in industries such as information systems, information technology, finance, engineering, planning, tourism, manufacturing, sport and event management. In this unit, students examine the fundamental principles, strategies and approaches used by project managers. It introduces students to the stages of project management from initial project selection through to final closure. Topic areas include project selection, planning, estimating, risk management, managing stakeholders, developing the project team and the use of appropriate project planning software. Students will generate and evaluate complex strategies and opportunities to support the application of technology and investment proposals. Research and communicate to specialist and non-specialist audiences information and plans to solve problems and manage risk.
In this unit, students will be developing the following capabilities:
All learning experiences are delivered online and attendance at scheduled virtual classes is expected.
On-campus attendance at scheduled classes is expected.
This is a Learning Unit. Learning Units engage students in regular learning activities to develop their knowledge, skills, and capabilities. The learning activities provide each student with feedback to support their development, and create evidence for each student’s progress towards achieving the learning outcomes of the course.
GS2 GRADING SCHEMA 2 Used for Undifferentiated Pass/Fail units inc. practical units or work-integrated learning
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
The University is committed to creating an academic environment in which learning with integrity means engaging honestly, responsibly and ethically with the curriculum. Engaging in academic misconduct undermines this commitment, impedes the development of authentic knowledge and skills, and prevents meaningful learning. Academic integrity is therefore essential to the learning process and to the value of the qualifications awarded by the University.
Academic Integrity in a Learning Unit includes:
Your teaching staff will provide feedback if they have concerns that you are not acting with integrity in your learning. However, it is your responsibility to ensure that you are completing your work ethically.
In some circumstances, Students may apply for an extension in accordance with ECU policy and procedure - for more information visit https://askus2.ecu.edu.au/s/article/000001386.
Students may apply for Special Consideration in respect of a final unit grade, where their achievement was affected by Exceptional Circumstances as set out in ECU policy and procedure - for more information visit https://askus2.ecu.edu.au/s/article/000003318.
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