Fundamentals of Project Management

Unit code: EPM6001 | Study level: Postgraduate
12
(Generally, 1 credit = 10 hours of classes and independent study.)
Footscray Park
VU Brisbane
VU Sydney
N/A
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Overview

This foundational unit introduces students to contemporary project management through the exploration of performance domains and knowledge areas. Students analyse project delivery requirements and develop key project documentation including project charters and preliminary project management plans. Using authentic industry-based scenarios, students apply both theoretical and practical approaches while investigating emerging digital technologies, particularly Generative AI applications. Students work collaboratively to develop fundamental project management competencies using both traditional and contemporary approaches. The unit is aligned with Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK®) professional standards framework.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:

  1. Analyse project management performance domains and knowledge areas to address project delivery requirements in various contexts;
  2. Formulate a project charter which addresses scoping and network analysis for initiating a project in various contexts;
  3. Implement project management processes to develop preliminary project management plans;
  4. Evaluate emerging digital tools, such as Generative Artificial Intelligence applications, to enhance project management practices; and
  5. Participate in an academic community through reflective and critical engagement in academic texts and understanding of principles of academic integrity.

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Assessment

For Melbourne campuses

Assessment type: Project
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Grade: 40%
Practical team-based project on preliminary project plan (Group)
Assessment type: Presentation
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Grade: 20%
Presentation on fundamentals of project management
Assessment type: Case Study
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Grade: 40%
Case study on core project management concepts
Assessment type: Other
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Grade: 0%
Evidence of completion of the Academic Integrity Modules (Hurdle)

Required reading

Required readings will be made available on VU Collaborate.

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