BU5119 - Project and Special Events Management

Credit points:	03
Year:	2006
Student Contribution Band:	Band 2
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This is an advanced subject that studies the theoretical, conceptual and practical issues in project and special events management. It analyses the policy, planning, implementation and review processes that are necessary for effective project and special events management. This interdisciplinary subject draws from the literature in business strategy, accounting and finance, organisational design and behaviour, production and quality management, human resources and industrial relations, marketing and marketing communications, management of technology, environmental sustainability and business law.

Learning Outcomes

• to develop an appreciation of the theoretical, conceptual and practical issues in project and special events management;
• to be able to analyse the processes that are necessary for effective project and special events management;
• to develop analytic and evaluative skills enabling the competent planning, management and implementation of projects and special events.

Graduate Qualities

• The ability to think critically, to analyse and evaluate claims, evidence and arguments;
• The ability to adapt knowledge to new situations;
• The ability to lead, manage and contribute effectively to teams;
• The ability to speak and write logically, clearly and creatively.

Availabilities
, , Study Period 38
Census Date 05-May-2006
Face to face teaching 12-May-2005 to 15-May-2005 (Taught in Mandarin - examination date 17 June 2005)
Coordinator:	mgjtc
Contact hours:	40 hours
Assessment:	(40%); (20%); (40%).
, , Study Period 31
Census Date 24-Mar-2006
Face to face teaching 09-Jan-2006 to 19-Jan-2006 (MBA005 Taught in Mandarin by SIMA. Exam date is 17 Feb 2006)
Coordinator:	Richard Monypenny
Contact hours:	40 hours
Assessment:	(50%); (30%); (20%).
, , Study Period 24
Census Date 27-Jan-2006
Face to face teaching 20-Jan-2006 to 29-Jan-2006 (MBA004&007 Taught in Mandarin by SIMA. Exam date is 25 March 2006)
Coordinator:	Richard Monypenny
Contact hours:	40 hours
Assessment:	(50%); (30%); (20%).
, , Study Period 32
Census Date 05-May-2006
Face to face teaching 30-Mar-2006 to 04-Apr-2006 (MBA006 Taught in Mandarin by SIMA in Shanghai.)
Coordinator:	Richard Monypenny
Contact hours:	40 hours
Assessment:	(50%); (30%); (20%).
, , Study Period 41
Census Date 22-Dec-2006
Face to face teaching 27-Nov-2006 to 20-Jan-2007 (MBA008 & MBA010 Taught in Mandarin by SIMA in Singapore.)
Coordinator:	Richard Monypenny
Contact hours:	40 hours
Assessment:	(50%); (30%); (20%).

Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.