Part A: Course Overview

Course Title: Project Management in Health

Credit Points: 12.00

Terms

Course Code

Campus

Career

School

Learning Mode

Teaching Period(s)

BUSM4600

City Campus

Undergraduate

174T School of VE Engineering, Health & Science

Face-to-Face

 Sem 2 2017,
Sem 1 2018,
Sem 2 2018,
Sem 1 2019,
Sem 1 2020,
Sem 1 2021

BUSM4600

City Campus

Undergraduate

535T Social Care and Health

Face-to-Face

 Sem 1 2022,
Sem 1 2023,
Sem 1 2024,
Sem 1 2025

Course Coordinator: Tino D'Angelo

Course Coordinator Phone: +61 3 9925 4380

Course Coordinator Email: tino.dangelo@rmit.edu.au

Course Coordinator Location: 051.08.02

Course Coordinator Availability: By appointment


Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

None


Course Description

This course introduces you to the theoretical and practical aspects of commonly used project management methodologies and at the implementation of these methodologies in a health promotion or health administration context.

The course explores some of the challenges and limitations associated with managing projects within a health promotion or health administration context  and also provides you with knowledge and practical experience in the implementation of these project management techniques.

Throughout the course you study all aspects of the life of the project from the initial scoping with the various stakeholders, to the ongoing tracking of the progress of health promotion or health administration project, final hand over of the completed project and the evaluation of the project.


Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development

This course contributes to the following Program Learning Outcomes for the AD019 Associate Degree in Health Sciences:

3. Recognise and apply relevant technologies in health to perform work tasks

4. Communicate effectively in a range of forms (written, oral) and with diverse audiences and cultural groups (community, clients and health professionals)

5. Manage and develop your own work and lead and manage others within a health or community context

6. Apply ethical practices and be committed to the ethical and professional standards in health


On completion of this course you should be able to:

  1. articulate and apply terminology correctly to conventional project management methodologies.
  2. apply project management methodologies to a health promotion or health administration context.
  3. develop and present a project proposal and present a project plan that includes a clearly defined scope, timeline and required resources. 
  4. implement, plan and organise resources, timelines, priorities and project scope.
  5. identify potential risks or threats to the project and devise a strategy to effectively manage these risks.
  6. implement project management methodologies into health promotion or health administration projects.
  7. communicate orally and in writing using appropriate technology.
  8. work effectively in a team.


Overview of Learning Activities

In this course you will create your own health-related projects in teams to experience the project management life cycle first hand. You will be required to propose a health-related project and follow through with planning, initiating, negotiating, implementing, monitoring, finalising and evaluating the project. You are encouraged to be proactive and self-directed in your learning, asking questions of your lecturer and/or peers and seeking out information as required, especially from the numerous sources available through the RMIT library, and through links and material specific to this course that is available through myRMIT Studies Course Site. 

 


Overview of Learning Resources

All lecture material will be available online and you will be required to access this on a regular basis to prepare for lectures and tutorials.
You will be required to access and explore relevant websites, journals, government reports, and other resources. There will also be prescribed and recommended text books that you should read in readiness for weekly lectures, tutorials and workshops. 

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 Student Website and the myRMIT student portal support services. For further information, please visit the Library page on the RMIT University website and the myRMIT student portal.


Overview of Assessment

To pass this course you must achieve a minimum grade of 50%. Assessment marks will be added together across all submitted assessments and your final total mark must be equal to, or greater than 50%. 

Assessment tasks

Assessment 1: Project - Initial Phase Development
(Group)
Weighting 30%
This assessment task supports CLOs (Course Learning Outcomes) 1, 3, 5, 7, 8.

Assessment 2:Knowledge Test 1
(Individual)
Weighting 15%
This assessment task supports CLOs 1, 2, 5.

Assessment 3: Project - Final Submission and Presentation
(Group)
Weighting 40%
This assessment task supports CLOs 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8.

Assessment 4: Knowledge Test 2 
(Individual)
Weighting 15% 
This assessment supports CLOs 1, 2, 5, 6, 7.

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.