Project Management
Unit code: BHL114
| Credit points | 12.5 Credit Points |
| Duration | One teaching period |
| Contact hours | 48 Hours |
| Campus | Hawthorn |
| Prerequisites | Nil |
| Corequisites | Nil |
Related course(s)
This is a prescribed unit of study in the Bachelor of Business Administration program suite.Aims and objectives
The aim of this unit of study is to provide the skills and knowledge required to effectively manage a project and the project team.
After successfully completing this unit, you should be able to:
After successfully completing this unit, you should be able to:
- Identify the major elements of a project
- Implement and use project management software
- Understand the principles of successful leadership
- Understand and apply the principles of effective team leadership and participation
- Implement the procedures and principles required to manage successful meetings
Teaching methods
This unit will be taught in a variety of modes including face to face, online and blended modes. Delivery of this unit may be through a mixture of tutorials, laboratories and online.Generic skills outcomes
You will be provided with feedback on your progress in attaining the following generic skills:
- analysis skills
- problem solving
- communication skills
- planning and organising
- ability to work independently
Content
- Introduction to project management (including scope, time, budget, resources)
- Develop a project plan
- Administer and monitor the project
- Finalise the project in accordance with organisational requirements
- Project management software and its role in successful project management
- Principles and styles of effective leadership
- Effective team leadership and participation
- Establish team performance plans
- Develop and facilitate team cohesion
- Facilitate team work and liaise with stakeholders
- Implement meeting procedures and management to ensure successful outcomes
