SRM381 - Project Management 3
Unit details
| Year | 2026 unit information |
|---|---|
| Offering information: | Available at the Burwood (Melbourne) campus from 2028 |
| Enrolment modes: | Trimester 2: Waterfront (Geelong) Trimester 3: Online |
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Unit Chair: | Trimester 2: Abdul-Manan Sadick Trimester 3: Nick Jahnecke |
| Prerequisite: | SRM281 |
| Corequisite: | Nil |
| Incompatible with: | Nil |
| Educator-facilitated (scheduled) learning activities - on-campus unit enrolment: | Trimester 2: 1 x 2 hour lecture per week, 1 x 1 hour seminar per week. |
| Educator-facilitated (scheduled) learning activities - online unit enrolment: | Trimester 3: Online independent and collaborative learning including scheduled activities as detailed in the unit site. |
| Typical study commitment: | Students will on average spend 150 hours over the teaching period undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit. |
Content
SRM381 builds on the knowledge gained in SRM181 and SRM281. In this unit, student learning will focus on the project management tasks of problem solving, communications and negotiation to ensure successful project delivery and to meet client requirements. Project management in practice is researched to provide an understanding of benchmark performance and innovation within the global construction industry.
Learning outcomes
| ULO | These are the Unit Learning Outcomes (ULOs) for this unit. At the completion of this unit, successful students can: | Alignment to Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes (GLOs) |
|---|---|---|
| ULO1 | Identify and integrate the interpersonal skills required for a successful career as a Project Manager in the construction industry. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
| ULO2 | Integrate and apply knowledge of project management to solve complex problems. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
| ULO3 | Research current literature on project management theory from a global industry perspective and critically analyse to present your own views. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
| ULO4 | Demonstrate career development skills (awareness, planning, application) required to apply for work opportunities, to progress your career. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
Assessment
| Assessment Description | Student output | Grading and weighting (% total mark for unit) | Indicative due week |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment 1 Research report with poster | Written report 3,000 word maximum, cover letter, CV and A1 poster presentation | 50% | Week 5 |
| Assessment 2 Group project management analysis | Collaborative written analysis, 8,000 word maximum, and 5-minute presentation | 30% | Week 8 |
| Assessment 3 Interpersonal skills report and discussion (Group) | Collaborative written report 6,000 words maximum and informal presentation | 20% | Week 11 |
The assessment due weeks provided may change. The Unit Chair will clarify the exact assessment requirements, including the due date, at the start of the teaching period.
Learning resource
The texts and reading list for SRM381 can be found via the University Library.
Note: Select the relevant trimester reading list. Please note that a future teaching period's reading list may not be available until a month prior to the start of that teaching period so you may wish to use the relevant trimester's prior year reading list as a guide only.
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