POAD9135 Project Management

2015

4.5

1 x 120-minute seminar weekly

POAD9110 has been successfully completed

Master of Public Administration; Graduate Diploma in Public Administration; Graduate Certificate in Public Sector Management; Graduate Certificate in Development Administration; Graduate Certificate in Social Planning; Master of Public Administration (online pathway); Graduate Diploma in Public Administration (online pathway)

This topic examines the theory and practice of management of projects, with an emphasis on its application in the public sector. Areas covered include: project definition, analysis, decision-making, programming and scheduling; and risk management and evaluation. Examples may be drawn from areas like provision of public services, infrastructure and development, information technology, communications, organisation and policy reviews; and public and stakeholder consultation. Related issues include use of project management tools, project costing, benefit and sensitivity analysis; and pricing and charging. Leadership issues include governance and issues management, establishing high performance teams, managing professionals; and leadership and change.

This topic provides an introduction to project management techniques and an opportunity to apply them to a project relevant to the students own workplace.

Students will understand the rationale behind a systems approach to project management and be able to draw on project management principles and techniques to develo a project plan.