James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2024

LB5246 - Project Governance and Asset Management

Subject Description

This subject introduces the concepts of Project Governance and the required capability in an Asset Management project context. Students will develop an understanding of the principles and techniques of delivering Asset integrity to support successful projects. Students will be aware of the roles and responsibilities of those involved in project governance such as project board, project sponsor, project manager and Project Management Office as well as identify good governance and asset management culture.

Learning Outcomes

• contextualise the principles of effective governance and asset management of projects
• implement good governance or make recommendations to improve governance by using project experience
• advocate the importance of good communication between all stakeholders in asset management

Subject Assessment

• Written > Test/Quiz 1 - (20%) - Individual
• Written > Essay (including multi-draft) 1 - (40%) - Individual
• Written > Project report - (40%) - Individual

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.

Assumed Knowledge:  Basic knowledge of management

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