• Semester 1 (External)

Synopsis

This  unit combines planning, organisation and control techniques with
information  technology  to develop strong theoretical  and  practical
skills  in project management. It addresses the fundamental difference
between  project and general management. It highlights the  importance
of  project  planning  and  discusses  the  processes  of  networking,
scheduling  and  resource allocation. It also includes discussions  on
project  monitoring and performance measurement, cost/schedule control
systems, risk assessment and analysis and human resource management in
the project environment. The use of management information systems  to
assist  in  planning and controlling project activities is emphasised.
Students  are  required  to  use  a personal  computer  based  project
management  software package and may also use other software  such  as
spreadsheets  and  data  bases  or  graphics  software  in  a  project
management system application.