James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2023
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LB5247 - Management Methods for Complex Projects
| Credit points: | 03 |
| Year: | 2023 |
| Student Contribution Band: | Band 4 |
| Prerequisites: | LB5403 & LB5246 OR 6 CREDIT POINTS OF EQUIVALENT SUBJECTS AS APPROVED BY THE COURSE COORDINATOR |
| Administered by: | College of Business, Law & Governance |
Subject Description
- This subject prepares students to understand and manage complex projects. Special focus is given to project management methodologies, agile project management, lean project management, complex project management, and design management. This course requires "hands-on" application of project management methods by exposing students to organisations with complex projects frequently being late, over budget, and failing to meet specifications.
Learning Outcomes
- interpret and evaluate various project management methods
- apply key techniques to optimise project execution in complex scenarios
- assess the performance of a project and make recommendations accordingly
Subject Assessment
- Written > Test/Quiz 1 - (30%) - Individual
- Written > Case study analysis - (40%) - Individual
- Written > Research report - (30%) - Group
Note that 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.
Availabilities
JCU Brisbane, Trimester 2, Internal | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 22 Jun 2023 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 29 May 2023 to Saturday, 26 Aug 2023 |
| Coordinator(s): | Assoc. Professor Carmen Reaiche DR Samantha Papavasiliou |
| Lecturer(s): | DR Frank Anglani |
| Workload expectations: | The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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JCU Brisbane, Trimester 3, Internal | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 05 Oct 2023 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 11 Sep 2023 to Saturday, 09 Dec 2023 |
| Coordinator(s): | Assoc. Professor Carmen Reaiche |
| Lecturer(s): | DR Sujit Soni |
| Workload expectations: | The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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Townsville Bebegu Yumba, Trimester 1, External | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 09 Mar 2023 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 13 Feb 2023 to Saturday, 13 May 2023 |
| Coordinator(s): | Assoc. Professor Carmen Reaiche DR Samantha Papavasiliou |
| Lecturer(s): | DR Samantha Papavasiliou |
| Workload expectations: | The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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| Method of delivery: | WWW - LearnJCU |
Townsville Bebegu Yumba, Trimester 1, Intensive, (Face to Face dates exist for this availability) | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 09 Mar 2023 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 13 Feb 2023 to Saturday, 13 May 2023 |
| Face to face teaching: | (Dates TBA) |
| Coordinator(s): | DR Samantha Papavasiliou |
| Lecturer(s): | DR Eijaz Khan DR Samantha Papavasiliou |
| Workload expectations: | The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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Townsville Bebegu Yumba, Trimester 2, External | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 22 Jun 2023 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 29 May 2023 to Saturday, 26 Aug 2023 |
| Coordinator(s): | Assoc. Professor Carmen Reaiche |
| Lecturer(s): | DR Eijaz Khan DR Samantha Papavasiliou |
| Workload expectations: | The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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| Method of delivery: | WWW - LearnJCU |
Townsville Bebegu Yumba, Trimester 3, External | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 05 Oct 2023 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 11 Sep 2023 to Saturday, 09 Dec 2023 |
| Coordinator(s): | Assoc. Professor Carmen Reaiche |
| Lecturer(s): | DR Samantha Papavasiliou |
| Workload expectations: | The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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| Method of delivery: | WWW - LearnJCU |