SRM381 - Project Management 3

Unit details

Year:

2024 unit information

Enrolment modes:Trimester 2: Waterfront (Geelong)
Trimester 3: Online
Credit point(s):1
EFTSL value:0.125
Unit Chair:Trimester 2: Abdul-Manan Sadick
Trimester 3: Abdul-Manan Sadick
Prerequisite:

SRM281

Corequisite:Nil
Incompatible with: Nil
Typical study commitment:

Students will on average spend 150 hours over the teaching period undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit.

This will include educator guided online learning activities within the unit site.

Educator-facilitated (scheduled) learning activities - on-campus unit enrolment:

Trimester 2: 1 x 2 hour lecture per week, 1 x 1 hour seminar per week.

Educator-facilitated (scheduled) learning activities - online unit enrolment:

Trimester 3: Online independent and collaborative learning including scheduled activities as detailed in the unit site.

Content

SRM381 builds on the knowledge gained in SRM181 and SRM281. In this unit, student learning will focus on the project management tasks of problem solving, communications and negotiation to ensure successful project delivery and to meet client requirements. Project management in practice is researched to provide an understanding of benchmark performance and innovation within the global construction industry.

ULO These are the Learning Outcomes (ULO) for this unit. At the completion of this unit, successful students can: Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes
ULO1

Identify and integrate the interpersonal skills required for a successful career as a Project Manager in the construction industry.

GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities
GLO2: Communication
GLO4: Critical thinking
GLO5: Problem solving
GLO7: Teamwork

ULO2

Integrate and apply knowledge of project management to solve complex problems.

GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities
GLO2: Communication
GLO4: Critical thinking
GLO5: Problem solving
GLO7: Teamwork

ULO3

Research current literature on project management theory from a global industry perspective and critically analyse to present your own views.

GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities
GLO2: Communication
GLO4: Critical thinking
GLO8: Global citizenship

ULO4

Demonstrate career development skills (awareness, planning, application) required to apply for work opportunities, to progress your career.

GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities
GLO2: Communication
GLO4: Critical thinking
GLO5: Problem solving

Assessment

Assessment Description Student output Grading and weighting
(% total mark for unit)
Indicative due week
Assessment 1
Research paper with poster
Written report 3000 word maximum, cover letter, CV and A1 poster presentation 50% Week 5
Assessment 2
Group project management analysis
Collaborative written analysis, 8000 word maximum, and 5-minute presentation 30% Week 8
Assessment 3
Interpersonal skills report and discussion (Group)
Collaborative written report 6000 words maximum and informal presentation 20% Week 11

The assessment due weeks provided may change. The Unit Chair will clarify the exact assessment requirements, including the due date, at the start of the teaching period.

Learning Resource

The texts and reading list for the unit can be found on the University Library via the link below: SRM381 Note: Select the relevant trimester reading list. Please note that a future teaching period's reading list may not be available until a month prior to the start of that teaching period so you may wish to use the relevant trimester's prior year reading list as a guide only.

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