ENGR9704 Project Management for Engineering and Science GE

2016

4.5

1 x 150-minute lecture-1 weekly
1 x 150-minute lecture-2 per semester
1 x 150-minute lecture-3 per semester
1 x 60-minute tutorial-1 weekly
1 x 60-minute tutorial-2 per semester
1 x 60-minute tutorial-3 per semester
1 x 60-minute workshop-1 weekly
1 x 60-minute workshop-2 per semester
1 x 60-minute workshop-3 per semester
1 x 4-hour project work weekly

1 of COMP3100, COMP9032, ENGR3508, ENGR3704, ENGR8704, STEP3003 has been successfully completed

An introduction to engineering as may be obtained from the topic ENGR1401 Professional Skills for Engineers. An understanding of the technical aspects of engineering work, as may be obtained through completing a substantial part of the first 2 years of an engineering course.

This topic introduces professional engineering practices related to project management. It focuses on the management of science and engineering projects, including the nature and types of science and engineering projects and current best practices in project initiation, planning, execution, monitoring and control, and closing. The knowledge areas covered are: time, cost, scope, quality, HR, communication, risk, procurement and project integration management. Where relevant, it also addresses issues faced by practitioners and enterprises, communication techniques, understanding the business, culture and management of science and technology enterprises; and the responsibilities, roles, attitudes, values, priorities, judgement and work methods of practising professionals. A significant practical project will be offered to enable students to gain a hands-on experience.

This topic will provide students with a basic understanding of the management of engineering and technological enterprises and an appreciation of the role of professional engineers and technologists. It includes discussions on the principal internal and external issues affecting the management of an organisation and the tools and techniques to address them, with a particular focus on project management and the manner in which they are initiated, planned, and managed.

At the completion of the topic, students are expected to be able to:

1. Understand the business, culture and management of engineering and technological enterprises
2. Understand the nature of science and engineering projects and the manner in which they are initiated, planned and managed
3. Work effectively and professionally in a team
4. Understand the responsibilities, roles, attitudes, values, priorities, judgement and work methods of practising professional engineers or technologists
5. Obtain and assimilate information and discuss the principal internal and external issues affecting engineering management and practice
6. Communicate with project stakeholders effectively and professionally
7. Be able to critically review the relevant literature and identify a key project management issue, and take the first steps towards analysing the issue