ENG5220 Organising the project function
Faculty of Engineering
ENG5220 Organising the project function is a level 5, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Engineering, offered in 2026 in Semester 1 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2026
- Semester 1
- Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 4 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before ENG5220
Prohibitions
You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.
After ENG5220
No unit lists ENG5220 as a prerequisite in the 2026 handbook.
Enrolment rules
Must be enrolled in a Master's course.
Overview
The unit appraises and explores the relationship between projects, programs, and portfolios within an organisational context. It includes governance of the project function, alignment with strategic objectives and the creation of value for the organisation. Leadership theories and the competencies of project leadership, which are required to support effective governance when managing projects, are reviewed.
Offerings in 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | Flexible |
Assessment
- Individual reportWritten25%
- Individual reportWritten25%
- Group presentation and report on governance and PMOsPresentation35%
- Learning reflectionDemonstration15%
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Analyse and apply the principles and elements of OPM including governance, strategy alignment, risk and benefits at the portfolio, program and project level of engineering-based organisations and project activities to achieve organisational objectives.
- 2
Leverage a systems thinking approach to OPM to better appreciate and interpret the interdependencies.
- 3
Identify and address challenges in implementing OPM within engineering-based organisations to delivering outcomes.
- 4
Analyse and evaluate the role of digital technologies and AI in enhancing OPM.
- 5
Differentiate and communicate the structures and functions of fit-for-purpose Portfolio/Program/Project Management Offices (PMOs) to support engineering and related projects within organisations.
Workload and teaching
- Workshops24 hours
- Practical activities24 hours
- Teaching approachProblem-based learning
- Teaching approachCase-based teaching
- Teaching approachField trips
- Teaching approachActive learning
The minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of 3 - 6 hours of scheduled learning activities and 6 - 9 hours of independent study per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher-directed learning, peer-directed learning and online engagement. Independent study may include associated readings, assessment and preparation for scheduled activities.
This unit includes problem-based learning approaches, where you engage in research, integrate theory and practice and apply knowledge and skills to develop viable solutions in response to a problem or set of problems.
This unit includes case-based teaching, where you apply your knowledge and engage in analytical and reflective thinking to solve complex contextual scenarios. Activities are often designed so that there is not one clear answer, but you need to work together to examine, analyse and make decisions to resolve the situation.
In this unit, you will participate in experiential learning by visiting cultural, geographical and/or industrial sites relevant to your studies.
You will actively apply your knowledge, skills and attributes in interactive, collaborative and reflective activities.
Where it fits
ENG5220 is part of 1 area of study in the 2026 handbook.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Professor Mohan Yellishetty
- Chief Examiners
- Professor Mohan Yellishetty
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for ENG5220?
ENG5220 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is ENG5220 offered?
In 2026, ENG5220 runs in Semester 1 at Clayton.
How much work is ENG5220?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does ENG5220 have an exam?
No. ENG5220 has 4 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include ENG5220?
ENG5220 is part of Project management.