PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Project Management processes are what moves a project from initiation through all its phases towards a successful conclusion. This unit helps students develop a detailed understanding of project management processes applicable to various project types and industries as well as covering approaches to reviewing, monitoring and improving these processes.  This unit explores the nature and purpose of project management in the context of economic enterprise, to enable students to develop knowledge of various models and frameworks for the practical application of project management and explore core elements of effective project management with particular focus on technological development and innovation.   The course content is aligned to industry and global best practice benchmarks for project management, including PMBoK, PRINCE2, Six Sigma, Lean, Agile and the National Competency Standards for Project Management. The course involves a balance of lectures and practical activities which students undertake in small groups.