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PMGT5871: Project Planning
2025 unit information
Project planning is a key element of successful project delivery. This Unit of Study introduces suitable planning techniques in different project contexts. It equips students with the tools such as the work breakdown structure, precedence diagram, Gantt charts and critical path to adequately plan the time, cost, and resources and to effectively manage risks in a traditional project. This unit will also introduce students to various software programs commonly used in the industry.
Unit details and rules
Managing faculty or University school:
Engineering
| Study level | Postgraduate |
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| Academic unit | Project Management |
| Credit points | 6 |
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Prerequisites:
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(ENGG5205 or PMGT5205) and PMGT5858 and (ENGG5811 or PMGT5811) |
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Corequisites:
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None |
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PMGT6871 |
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None |
At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. Select and adopt planning processes suited to projects in different contexts
- LO2. Devise a scope statement and work breakdown structure
- LO3. Construct a detailed schedule and budget estimate using multiple methods
- LO4. Formulate a resource and procurement plan
- LO5. Develop a quality management plan
- LO6. Create and maintain a stakeholder strategy and communication plan
- LO7. Ensure the plan for the project reflects relevant legal and code of conduct requirements
- LO8. Prepare a risk management plan
Unit availability
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Semester 1 2025
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Normal evening | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
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Semester 1 2025
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Online | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
Outline unavailable
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Semester 2 2025
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Normal evening | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
Outline unavailable
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Semester 2 2025
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Online | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
Outline unavailable
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