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PMGT5896: Sustainable Project Practice

2025 unit information

The concepts of sustainability and corporate responsibility are gaining importance in our globalised economy. There has been enormous pressure on businesses to incorporate sustainability into the practice of project management. This Unit of Study provides students with an expanded understanding of sustainability and value creation and how this is delivered through projects. The emphasis is on using projects to deliver value in terms of economic capital while developing social capital and preserving natural capital. Students will learn how to apply the sustainability standards, principles and frameworks that exist, both in Australia and internationally. Concepts such as corporate responsibility, the triple bottom line, and the business case for sustainability will be discussed, and students will consider how these influence project delivery. 

Unit details and rules

Managing faculty or University school:

Engineering

Study level Postgraduate
Academic unit Project Management
Credit points 6
Prerequisites:
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None
Corequisites:
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None
Prohibitions:
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PMGT5888
Assumed knowledge:
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None

At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:

  • LO1. Understand different aspects of sustainability and recommend ways in which projects can contribute to the achievement of Sustainable Development Goals
  • LO2. Evaluate the systemic impact of decisions and actions on society, the environment and the process and end product of an endeavour
  • LO3. Analyse various standards and frameworks available to implement sustainability
  • LO4. Develop a business case for incorporating sustainability in projects
  • LO5. Demonstrate ability to apply ethical reasoning to plans, decisions and actions
  • LO6. Communicate ideas, utilising a range of media, in a logical, clear and compelling manner that is tailored to specific audiences and purposes

Unit availability

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Session MoA ?  Location Outline ? 
Semester 2 2024
Normal day Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
Semester 2 2024
Online Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
Session MoA ?  Location Outline ? 
Semester 2 2025
Normal day Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
Outline unavailable
Semester 2 2025
Online Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
Outline unavailable
Session MoA ?  Location Outline ? 
Semester 2 2020
Block mode Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
Semester 2 2020
Online Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
Semester 2 2021
Block mode Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
Semester 2 2021
Block mode Remote
Semester 2 2022
Block mode Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
Semester 2 2022
Block mode Remote
Semester 2 2023
Normal day Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
Semester 2 2023
Online Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney

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