FIT5057 Project management
Faculty of Information Technology
FIT5057 Project management is a level 5, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Information Technology, offered in 2021 in Summer A, Semester 1, Semester 2 and Summer B at Clayton and Malaysia. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2021
- Summer A, Semester 1, Semester 2, Summer B
- Clayton, Malaysia
- Assessment
- No exam
- 3 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2021 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before FIT5057
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After FIT5057
No unit lists FIT5057 as a prerequisite in the 2021 handbook.
Enrolment rules
Prohibition: FIT5022, MBA9052, OPM4000, OPM4001, OPM4002, OPM4003, OPM5000, OPM5001, OPM5002, OPM5003
Overview
This unit focuses on a holistic approach to project management. It provides students with a high level of understanding of the processes of project management, as well as sound skills in the use of project tools. Proficiency in using key tools and concepts could give students a significant competitive advantage in the market place. The content deals with: concepts and definitions; organising and staffing the project office and team; planning, scheduling techniques; cost control; risk management; contracts and procurement; etc. Case studies, articles of interest that may appear in current media, and students' own work experiences with project management, will be discussed to optimise the learning opportunity in the unit.
Offerings in 2021
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Summer semester A | Clayton | On campus |
| First semester | Clayton | On campus |
| Second semester | Clayton | On campus |
| Second semester | Malaysia | On campus |
| Summer semester B | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- Assignment 1Assignment20%
- Assignment 2Assignment60%
- Assignment 3Report20%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Analyse and evaluate the role of the modern project manager in the context of IT projects;
- 2
Interpret and critique a variety of project management methodologies offered by various professional bodies including that provided by the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK);
- 3
Describe and apply the available strategies, techniques and decision tools used by project managers to manage modern IT projects based on PMBOK methodology.
Workload and teaching
- Tutorials24 hours
- Lectures24 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled online and face to face learning activities and independent study. Independent study may include associated reading and preparation for scheduled activities. The unit requires on average three/four hours of scheduled activities per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning and online engagement.
Learning resources
Required resources
Jeffrey L Brewer and Kevin C Dittman. (2013). Methods of IT Project Management . (2nd Edition) Purdue University Press (ISBN: 3: 9781557536631).
Recommended resources
Schwalbe, K. 2016 Information Technology Project Management (8th Edn), Cengage Learning.
Technology resources
Microsoft Project, or similar software available on line. Microsoft Project can be obtained from: http://infotech.monash.edu/itsupport/msdnaa.html
Trello is a project management system obtainable online free - ALL students are required to use this system
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Ms Emy Elyanee
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Chan Cheah
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for FIT5057?
FIT5057 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is FIT5057 offered?
In 2021, FIT5057 runs in Summer A, Semester 1, Semester 2 and Summer B at Clayton and Malaysia.
How much work is FIT5057?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does FIT5057 have an exam?
No. FIT5057 has 3 assessment tasks and no exam.