Part A: Course Overview

Course Title: Techniques for Project Planning and Management

Credit Points: 12.00

Terms

Course Code

Campus

Career

School

Learning Mode

Teaching Period(s)

BUSM3308

City Campus

Undergraduate

325H Property, Construction & Project Management

Face-to-Face

 Sem 2 2010,
Sem 2 2011,
Sem 2 2012,
Sem 2 2013,
Sem 2 2014,
Sem 1 2015,
Sem 2 2015,
Sem 1 2016,
Sem 2 2016,
Sem 1 2017,
Sem 2 2017,
Sem 1 2018,
Sem 2 2018,
Sem 1 2019,
Sem 2 2019,
Sem 1 2020,
Sem 2 2020,
Sem 1 2021,
Sem 2 2021,
Sem 1 2022,
Sem 2 2022,
Sem 1 2023,
Sem 2 2023,
Sem 1 2024,
Sem 2 2024,
Sem 1 2025

Course Coordinator: Ehsan Gharaie

Course Coordinator Phone: +61 3 9925 1735

Course Coordinator Email: ehsan.gharaie@rmit.edu.au

Course Coordinator Location: 08.08.66

Course Coordinator Availability: Tuesday 2.30pm - 4.30pm


Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

  • None


Course Description

This course will provide you with essential techniques for planning and managing projects. Topics covered in this course include:
• Project selection measures
• Developing a project plan
• Specifying project scope
• Time and cost management methods
• Resource planning
 


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   
  • PLO5: Collaborate effectively within and across disciplines and demonstrate independent intellectual agility and autonomy to solve problems and address industry issues and imperatives 

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: Apply selection measures to evaluate projects

CLO2: Select and apply appropriate project management techniques for effective project planning

CLO3: Collaborate in a team to develop a project plan for project stakeholders


Overview of Learning Activities

Learning activities in this course will include problem solving and case study exercises, group discussions, and individual and team-based activities.


Overview of Learning Resources

RMIT will provide you with resources and tools for learning in this course through our online systems. You will be expected to utilise library and electronic resources (as well as any other appropriate resources) to engage in professional reading of any relevant educational literature related to techniques for project planning and management. 

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. Assessment consists of:   

Task 1: Class activities (weekly, individual): (35%) CLO1, CLO2 

Task 2: Group assignment - Stage one: (20%) CLO2, CLO3 

Task 3: Group assignment - Final stage: (45%) CLO2 

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.