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Unit of Study COMP2011 - Information Technology Project Management and Governance (2026)

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Unit description

The unit introduces students to the principles of IT project management, from a project manager's perspective, in an organisational setting, and the skills needed to plan and manage projects with teams. Students will be introduced to the methodologies, tools, techniques and considerations necessary to complete a successful project. Students will also learn the fundamental IT governance principles.

Unit content

Module 1:  IT Project Management Concepts and Methodologies

Module 2:  Organising the project

Module 3:  Communication and Conflicts

Module 4:  Planning and Risk Management

Module 5:  Quality Management

Module 6:  Fundamentals of ICT Governance

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Learning outcomes

Unit Learning Outcomes express learning achievement in terms of what a student should know, understand and be able to do on completion of a unit. These outcomes are aligned with the graduate attributes. The unit learning outcomes and graduate attributes are also the basis of evaluating prior learning.

On completion of this unit, students should be able to:

utilise the appropriate tools, techniques and practices for project development

observe and reflect upon the impact of teamwork and communication on the success of project management

explain and model fundamental governance principles in IT

integrate Indigenous perspectives in communicating and managing projects in an Information Technology context.