Studying online
There are now 2 possible online modes for units:
Units with modes Online timetabled and Online flexible are available for any student to self-enrol and study online.
Click on an offering mode for more details.
Unit Overview
- Description
This MBA elective unit is concerned with project management, and for managers and strategic leaders of individual projects, as programs for realising strategic change objectives and outcomes, and as a portfolio for executing strategy. It covers life cycles of project, program and portfolio management, from idea, business case, program and portfolio development, through to delivery and realisation of strategic benefits and value for stakeholders. Projects and strategic initiatives are increasingly bridging the gap between strategy to execution, complementary to strategic management and organisational change and transformation. The unit addresses challenges of accelerating change, globalisation, competition, and complexity; digital disruption and transformation; the emergence of artificial intelligence and machine learning; the future of projectised work; and the agility sought by organisations seeking to thrive and contribute to sustainable development. Topics covered may include: project, program and portfolio standards, practices and tools; agile projects and programs, at scale; their frameworks, life cycles, governance, assurance, practice maturity, ethics, sustainability, and benefits realisation; and the combination of project management, leadership, and strategy and business acumen that project managers and strategic leaders must cultivate to succeed and deliver value for their organisations and society.
- Credit
- 6 points
- Offering
(see Timetable) Availability Location Mode Trimester 2 UWA (Perth) Face to face - Outcomes
Students are able to (1) explain how contemporary project management knowledge, standards, and developments can be applied to benefit work, organisations and society; (2) apply a range of project management skills, tools and practices, appropriate to real world examples and contexts; (3) execute strategy through portfolio and program management; (4) demonstrate stakeholder engagement and communication approaches appropriate to their work or context; (5) explain how stakeholder engagement and management influence the success and value of projects and strategic initiatives; and (6) assess approaches to improving the value of project management and strategic initiatives for organisations and society.
- Assessment
Indicative assessments in this unit are as follows: (1) individual assessment; (2) group assessment project; and (3) case study report. Further information is available in the unit outline.
Student may be offered supplementary assessment in this unit if they meet the eligibility criteria.
- Unit Coordinator(s)
- Dr Stephen Byers
- Unit rules
- Prerequisites
- ACCT5602 Accounting
or MGMT5501 Organisational Behaviour.
and enrolment inthe Master of Business Administration (coursework)
or the Master of Business Administration (coursework and dissertation).
or approval from The Business School only, which will be determined with regard to relevant documented professional work experience. - Incompatibility
- MGMT5660 Applied Project Management
- Contact hours
- trimester teaching periods—lectures/seminars/workshops: up to 3 hours per week
intensive teaching period—lectures/seminars/workshops: 7–8 hours per week over 5 weeks
- The availability of units in Semester 1, 2, etc. was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change.
- All students are responsible for identifying when they need assistance to improve their academic learning, research, English language and numeracy skills; seeking out the services and resources available to help them; and applying what they learn. Students are encouraged to register for free online support through GETSmart; to help themselves to the extensive range of resources on UWA's STUDYSmarter website; and to participate in WRITESmart and (ma+hs)Smart drop-ins and workshops.
- Unit readings, including any essential textbooks, are listed in the unit outline for each unit, one week prior the commencement of study. The unit outline will be available via the LMS and the UWA Handbook one week prior the commencement of study. Reading lists and essential textbooks are subject to change each semester. Information on essential textbooks will also be made available on the Essential Textbooks. This website is updated regularly in the lead up to semester so content may change. It is recommended that students purchase essential textbooks for convenience due to the frequency with which they will be required during the unit. A limited number of textbooks will be made available from the Library in print and will also be made available online wherever possible. Essential textbooks can be purchased from the commercial vendors to secure the best deal. The Student Guild can provide assistance on where to purchase books if required. Books can be purchased second hand at the Guild Secondhand bookshop (second floor, Guild Village), which is located on campus.
- Contact hours provide an indication of the type and extent of in-class activities this unit may contain. The total amount of student work (including contact hours, assessment time, and self-study) will approximate 150 hours per 6 credit points.
Face to face
Predominantly face-to-face. On campus attendance required to complete this unit. May have accompanying resources online.
Online flexible
100% Online Unit. NO campus face-to-face attendance is required to complete this unit. All study requirements are online only. Unit is asynchronous delivery, with NO requirement for students to participate online at specific times.
Online timetabled
100% Online Unit. NO campus face-to-face attendance is required to complete this unit. All study requirements are online only. Unit includes some synchronous components, with a requirement for students to participate online at specific times.
Online Restricted
Not available for self-enrolment. Students access this mode by contacting their student office through AskUWA. 100% Online Unit.
NO campus face-to-face attendance. All study and assessment requirements are online only. Unit includes some timetabled activities, with a requirement for students to participate online at specific times. In exceptional cases (noted in the Handbook) students may be required to participate in face-to-face laboratory classes when a return to UWA’s Crawley campus becomes possible in order to be awarded a final grade.
External
No attendance or regular contact is required, and all study requirements are completed either via correspondence and/or online submission.
Off-campus
Regular attendance is not required, but student attends the institution face to face on an agreed schedule for purposes of supervision and/or instruction.
Multi-mode
Multiple modes of delivery. Unit includes a mix of online and on-campus study requirements. On campus attendance for some activities is required to complete this unit.