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Unit of Study PROJ5003 - Project Management: Initiation and Planning (2027)

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Unit description

Consideration of project initiation and planning as the first processes in the project management lifecycle. Students undertake structure and problem-based (scenario) learning to evaluate and assess a project at the selection phase, and create and critique comprehensive project management plans and charters.

Unit content

Module 1: Project Selection

Module 2: Stakeholder and Communication Management

Module 3: Project Initiation

Module 4: Project Planning — Scope Management

Module 5: Project Time and Resource Management

Module 6: Project Planning — Cost Estimation

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Location Domestic International
SCU Online
Summer Term
Term2,4
Summer Term
Term2,4

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

critically assess alignment of organisational goals with internal capabilities and external community and cultural standards across local, Australia-wide and global business contexts

assess and manage project budgets, assumptions and resource constraints against stakeholder needs

develop sustainable project management plans.

Teaching and assessment

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Structured online learning
Assessment
Case study 20%
Report 40%
Discussion board 40%

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