This unit together with FIT5057 provides a holistic approach to project management. The emphasis of this unit is on theoretical foundation of project management in global environment, and adequate level of understanding of skills necessary for people to be involved in and managing projects globally. The practical exercises and relevant case studies will familiarize students with as many of current issues/problems/solutions as possible, and thus increase their ability to recognize the potential pitfalls in managing projects globally and provide appropriate solutions for them.
Minimum total expected workload equals 12 hours per week comprising:
(a.) Contact hours for on-campus students:
(b.) Additional requirements (all students):
FIT5057 or MBA9052
Vedran Askraba
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| Week | Activities | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | No formal assessment or activities are undertaken in week 0 | |
| 1 | Introduction and overview | No tutorial in week 1 |
| 2 | International projects | Exercises/discussions |
| 3 | Cultural issues in GPM | Exercises/discussions |
| 4 | Legal aspects of GPM | In-class test 1 |
| 5 | Entrepreneural aspects of GPM | Exercises/discussions |
| 6 | Developing multinational project teams | Exercises/discussions, Assignment 1 due |
| 7 | Project management in Asia | Exercises/discussions |
| 8 | Project management in Europe | Exercises/discussions |
| 9 | Project management in North America | Exercises/discussions, Assignment 2 due |
| 10 | Innovation and PMBOK | Exercises/discussions |
| 11 | Use of Information Systems in GPM - part 1 | Exercises/discussions |
| 12 | Use of Information Systems in GPM - part 2 | In class test 2 |
| SWOT VAC | No formal assessment is undertaken in SWOT VAC | |
| Examination period | LINK to Assessment Policy: http://policy.monash.edu.au/policy-bank/ academic/education/assessment/ assessment-in-coursework-policy.html |
*Unit Schedule details will be maintained and communicated to you via your learning system.
In-semester assessment: 100% (50% assignments; 50% formal class tests conducted under exam conditions)
| Assessment Task | Value | Due Date |
|---|---|---|
| In-class test 1 | 25% | Week 4 |
| Assignment 1 | 25% | Week 6 |
| Assignment 2 | 25% | Week 9 |
| In-class test 2 | 25% | Week 12 |
Faculty Policy - Unit Assessment Hurdles (http://intranet.monash.edu.au/infotech/resources/staff/edgov/policies/assessment-examinations/assessment-hurdles.html)
Academic Integrity - Please see resources and tutorials at http://www.monash.edu/library/skills/resources/tutorials/academic-integrity/
Ability to answer the MCQ and provide short answers in accordance with the material covered in the lectures so far. It is an individual task.
Ability to identify the opportunities, analyse the market and to produce meaningful strategy to achieve it.
Each syndicate will have to submit the division of the work on the assignment for each syndicate member.
This information will be used to assess individual contributions when allocating marks to syndicate members.
Ability to devlop a meaningful project proposal acording to the prescribed requirements.
Each syndicate will have to submit the division of the work on the assignment for each syndicate member.
This information will be used to assess individual contributions when allocating marks to syndicate members.
Ability to answer the MCQ and provide short answers in accordance with the material covered in the lectures so far. It is an individual task.
This unit does not have a text book, therefore a reference list will be given in each lecture when applicable.
Monash Library Unit Reading List (if applicable to the unit)
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