Part A: Course Overview

Course Title: Project Management Processes

Credit Points: 12.00

Terms

Course Code	Campus	Career	School	Learning Mode	Teaching Period(s)
BUSM4168	City Campus	Undergraduate	325H Property, Construction & Project Management	Face-to-Face	Sem 1 2011, Sem 1 2012, Sem 1 2013, Sem 1 2014, Sem 1 2015, Sem 1 2016, Sem 2 2016, Sem 1 2017, Sem 1 2018, Sem 1 2019, Sem 1 2020, Sem 1 2021, Sem 1 2022, Sem 1 2023, Sem 1 2024, Sem 1 2025

Course Coordinator: Dr Koorosh Gharehbaghi

Course Coordinator Phone: 61-3-9925 5019

Course Coordinator Email: koorosh.gharehbaghi@rmit.edu.au

Course Coordinator Location: 8.8.13

Course Coordinator Availability: By appointment

Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

Assumed Knowledge

BUSM3307 Project Management Concepts and BUSM3308 Techniques for Project Planning and Management

Course Description

This course introduces key project management (PM) processes and how they are managed and integrated in order to complete a project and realise project objectives. Specifically, this course examines:
• System Theory and Evolution of Project Management
• Project Objectives Vs Project Management Objectives
• PM knowledge areas, applying knowledge in PM processes and project integration
• How individual projects lead to Programs and Portfolios
• PM methodologies
• Supporting PM processes through the Project Management Office (PMO).
 

Extensive use will be made of case analysis of projects. 

 

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: Describe Systems Theory and the evolution of Project Management

CLO2: Evaluate the differences between Project Objectives and Project Management objectives

CLO3: Identify the roles of PM knowledge and processes in successful project completion

CLO4: Outline the strengths of different approaches taken to managing a project

CLO5: Select and apply appropriate process guides for implementing a project

CLO6: Communicate and justify these choices using presentations or short reports

Overview of Learning Activities

Your learning in this course will be developed through a variety of classroom activities that may include face to face lectures, tutorials and workshops.

You will be actively engaged in a range of learning activities such as lectures, tutorials, seminars, project work, class discussion, individual and group activities. Delivery may be face to face, online or a mix of both.

Overview of Learning Resources

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

There are services 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 myRMIT student portal. 

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. Individual work (20%) - Class pracs (CLO1, CLO2, CLO6): 

Task 2: Group work (30%) - Understanding system thinking and their application for Project Management discipline (CLO3, CLO4): 

Task 3: Group work (50%) - Applying system thinking for Project Management discipline (CLO1 - CLO5): 

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.