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Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Unit Convenor
Stephen Erichsen
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Credit points |
Credit points
10
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Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
(40cp including MGNT805 or MGMT8005) or (80cp including (MGNT605 or MGNT604 or BUSA6004))
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Corequisites |
Corequisites
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Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
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Unit description |
Unit description
This unit will equip you with understanding of the key processes, terminology and concepts relevant to the project-based management approach. It will also explore current challenges as project management becomes a core competency of successful organisations. There will be a focus on the integrative process and knowledge of project management as described in the Global Project Management Framework adopted by the Project Management Institute (PMI), Australian Institute of Project Management (AIPM), and the International Project Management Association (IPMA). |
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On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
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Required text |
Title: Project Management: The Managerial Process Authors: Erik W. Larson and Clifford F. Gray Edition: 7 ISBN: 9781259666094 Link: https://www.mheducation.com.au/9781259666094-aus-project-management-the- managerial-process-group Previous edition may also be used; Larson E W and Gray C F, Project Management - The Managerial Process, McGraw Hill, 6th edition (2014). This text is compulsory and can be purchased from the Macquarie University Co-op Bookshop |
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Technology Used and Required |
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Recommended readings |
Recommended readings are provided via the links on the iLearn Unit page Useful websites:
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Inherent Requirements |
Inherent requirements (i.e. non-negotiable requirements or attributes that each student needs to have to do the unit) are specified as:
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