Part A: Course Overview

Course Title: Project Administration

Credit Points: 12.00

Terms

Course Code

Campus

Career

School

Learning Mode

Teaching Period(s)

BUIL1156

City Campus

Undergraduate

325H Property, Construction & Project Management

Face-to-Face

 Sem 1 2006,
Sem 1 2007,
Sem 1 2008,
Sem 1 2009,
Sem 1 2010,
Sem 1 2011,
Sem 2 2011,
Sem 1 2012,
Sem 2 2012,
Sem 2 2013,
Sem 2 2014,
Sem 2 2015,
Sem 2 2016,
Sem 2 2017,
Sem 2 2018,
Sem 2 2019,
Sem 2 2020,
Sem 2 2021,
Sem 2 2022,
Sem 2 2023,
Sem 2 2024

BUIL1201

Singapore Inst of Management

Undergraduate

325H Property, Construction & Project Management

Face-to-Face

 Offsh 1 08,
Offsh 1 09,
Offsh 3 09,
Offsh 3 10,
Offsh 1 11,
Offsh 3 11,
Offsh1 12,
Offsh3 12,
Offsh1 13,
Offsh3 13,
Offsh1 14

Course Coordinator: Frank Boukamp

Course Coordinator Phone: +61 3 9925 1897

Course Coordinator Email: frank.boukamp@rmit.edu.au

Course Coordinator Location: 08.08.54 or meet via MS Teams

Course Coordinator Availability: By appointment


Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

Enforced Pre-Requisite Courses 

Successful completion of BUSM3308 Techniques for Project Planning and Management.  

Note: it is a condition of enrolment at RMIT that you accept responsibility for ensuring that you have completed the prerequisite/s and agree to concurrently enrol in co-requisite courses before enrolling in a course. 

For more information, go to the RMIT Course Requisites webpage. 

 


Course Description

This course will introduce you to key project administration processes and tools that are required for effective project administration. Specifically, this course examines:
• Concepts and tools essential for successfully executing a project and to perform effective administration of the project.
• Administration requirements of a project.
• Knowledge and tools required to support the project documentation/correspondence/administration process.

Extensive use will be made of project administration and management software.


Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development

Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)

This course contributes to the following BH112 program learning outcomes:  

  • PLO1: Determine and apply knowledge of complex project management theory to your professional practice and/or further study 
  • PLO2: Professionally communicate to a range of audiences, demonstrating in depth knowledge of the discipline and of the needs of diverse project management stakeholders 
  • PLO3: Formulate evidence-based solutions to industry problems or issues through the application of logical, critical and creative thinking, and the analysis, synthesis and application of theoretical, digital, human and technical skills. 

If you are taking this course as an option course or as part of a minor, this course will complement the learning outcomes you are developing in your program. 


Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs)

Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:

CLO1: Identify the concepts and tools required for successful and effective administration of projects

CLO2: Utilise project management and administration software to administer projects

CLO3: Interpret and analyse project schedules and progress plans and reports

CLO4: Produce project documentation and correspondence for dissemination to project stakeholders


Overview of Learning Activities

You will learn through a series of online lectures and face-to-face workshops. Learning activities in this course include exercises, class discussions, group work and computer-based activities.


Overview of Learning Resources

RMIT will provide you with resources and tools for learning in this course through our online systems. 

There are services and resources available to support your learning through the University Library. The Library provides guides on academic referencing and subject specialist help as well as a range of study support services. For further information, please visit the Library page on the RMIT University website and the RMIT student website. 


Overview of Assessment

You will be assessed on how well you meet the course’s learning outcomes and on your development against the program learning outcomes.

Task 1: Individual Assignment, 15%, CLOs covered by this assessment:  CLO1, CLO2, CLO3, CLO4

Task 2: Semester Project Part 1, 13%, CLOs covered by this assessment:  CLO1, CLO2, CLO4

Task 3: Semester Project Part 2, 32%, CLOs covered by this assessment: CLO1, CLO2, CLO3, CLO4

Task 4: Exam, 40%, CLOs covered by this assessment: CLO1, CLO2, CLO3, CLO4

Feedback will be given on all assessment tasks.  

If you have a long term medical condition and/or disability it may be possible to negotiate to vary aspects of the learning or assessment methods. You can contact the program coordinator or Equitable Learning Services if you would like to find out more. 

Your course assessment conforms to RMIT assessment principles, regulations, policies, procedures and instructions.