MGB237 Managing Projects for Success
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| Unit code: | MGB237 |
|---|---|
| Prerequisite(s): | 48 credit points of completed studies |
| Antirequisite(s): | MGB335 KXB202 |
| Equivalent(s): | MGX335 |
| Credit points: | 12 |
| Timetable | Details in HiQ, if available |
| Availabilities |
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Unit Outline: Semester 1 2027, Gardens Point, Internal
| Unit code: | MGB237 |
|---|---|
| Credit points: | 12 |
| Pre-requisite: | 48 credit points of completed studies. |
| Equivalent: | MGX335 |
| Anti-requisite: | MGB335 and KXB202 |
Overview
Projects are how modern work gets done. Whether organisation is launching a new product, implementing new technology or rebranding - they do it through projects. Delivering Olympic Games, renovating a hospital, relocating office, launching a new recruitment program, automating payroll, organising an event, running a fundraising campaign - all these initiatives are done through projects. No matter what career path you choose, you will work on and lead projects, and often you won’t have ‘project manager’ in your job title. In this unit you will develop theoretical and practical knowledge in project management including technical expertise and people skills required to deliver projects. You will engage with key frameworks and theories that underpin project planning, scheduling, stakeholder engagement, and risk management, and critically evaluate these concepts in real world project situations. You will graduate with career-ready skills to lead projects across diverse contexts.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit you will be able to:
- Apply project management knowledge to evaluate different perspectives and defend project leadership decisions for addressing real world project situations. [KS 1.1, HO 2.1, PC 3.2]
- Use digital capabilities and project management tools to develop a project schedule. [KS 1.2]Relates to: UG Business Capabilities 2027: KS (1.2)
- Use project management tools and processes to design and plan a project that increases performance while considering socially responsible and/or sustainable project management practices. [HO 2.2, SE 5.2]
Content
This module equips you with the essential capabilities to plan, lead, resource, and deliver projects effectively in digitally enabled and hybrid workplaces: Define project purpose, objectives, and scope; Evaluate, argue, and defend project leadership decisions in real-world project situations where there are no easy or ‘right’ answers; Understand project governance and accountability; Build and lead effective project teams; Use AI and digital tools for scheduling, forecasting, and decision-making; Plan and estimate project timelines; Estimate and manage project costs with digital support; Identify and engage stakeholders effectively; Manage people and communication in hybrid and AI-enabled workplaces; Assess and manage project risks and uncertainty; Oversee project procurement and supplier relationships; and Audit, evaluate, and close projects responsibly.
QUT Business Capabilities (Undergraduate)
The content and assessment in this unit are aligned to a selection of the following set of QUT Business Capabilities, also known as Assurance of Learning Goals (AoLs). Developing these capabilities will assist you to meet the desired graduate outcomes set at QUT and equip you with the knowledge and skills to succeed in your chosen career.
Knowledge and Technological Skills (KS)
1.1 Demonstrate and apply integrated discipline (including technical) knowledge across the broad field of business with depth in one or more core business disciplines.
1.2 Apply technical and technological skills appropriate and effective for real world business purposes and contexts.
Higher Order Thinking (HO)
2.1 Investigate real world business issues and situations through the effective analysis, evaluation and synthesis of theory and practice.
2.2 Exercise independent judgment and initiative in adapting and applying knowledge and skills for effective planning, problem solving and decision making in diverse contexts.
Professional Communication (PC)
3.1 Use information literacy skills, and communicate effectively and professionally in written forms and using media appropriate for diverse purposes and contexts.
3.2 Use information literacy skills, and communicate effectively and professionally in oral forms, appropriate for diverse purposes and contexts.
Teamwork and Self (TS)
4.1 Exercise self-reflection, responsibility and accountability in relation to own learning and professional practice.
4.2 Apply teamwork knowledge and skills for effective collaboration across diverse purposes and contexts.
Social, Ethical and Global Understanding (SE)
5.1 Demonstrate and apply knowledge of ethical and legal principles and practices in analysing and responding to business issues.
5.2 Demonstrate and apply knowledge of socially responsible behaviour in analysing and addressing business issues in national and international business contexts.
Learning Approaches
The teaching and learning strategies applied in this unit are intended to maximise your involvement and engagement with the concepts that are being presented and to provide opportunities for you to develop thinking and practical skills in a supportive environment. Learning activities are structured to provide a dynamic learning environment to promote critical and analytical applications of theory and frameworks to real world project situations. A wide range of approaches are utilised to create interactive learning experiences across learning activities.
Feedback on Learning and Assessment
Students will receive feedback in various forms throughout the semester which may include:
- Informal: worked examples, such as verbal feedback in class, personal consultation
- Formal: in writing, such as checklists (e.g. criteria sheets), written commentary
- Direct: to individual students, either in written form or in consultation
- Indirect: to the whole class
Assessment
Overview
Assessment in this unit is designed to develop your capability to apply core project management tools and practices to real-world scenarios. In Assessment 1, you will participate in a debate and apply project management knowledge to evaluate and defend project leadership decisions. In Assessment 2, you will develop a detailed Project Plan and Project Schedule for a project.
Unit Grading Scheme
7- point scale
Assessment Tasks
Assessment: Debating Project Decisions
You will apply project management knowledge to evaluate different perspectives and defend project leadership decisions. You will participate in a small-group debate based on readings and real-world project scenarios provided in class and on Canvas.
The use of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) tools is prohibited during this assessment.
The late submission period does not apply, and no assignment extensions are available.
Formative or Summative: Formative and Summative
Business Capabilities (AoL goals): KS (1.1), HO (2.1), PC (3.2)
Assessment: Project Plan & Schedule
You will prepare a Project Plan and a Project Schedule for your chosen project. Your Project Plan will include the project scoping information and detailed sub-plans including business case, stakeholder engagement, risk assessment, procurement, budget, and project termination needed to carry out the project effectively. You will also incorporate considerations of sustainability and/or social responsibility in your planning documents.
You will then create a Project Schedule using project management software, including the essential components of a Work Breakdown Structure, milestones, a Gantt chart, a calendar, the critical path, a budget, resource allocations, and procurement requirements. Tutorials will guide you step-by-step in using the project management software.
The ethical and responsible use of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) tools is authorized in this assessment. See the relevant assessment details in Canvas for specific guidelines.
This assignment is eligible for the 48-hour late submission period and assignment extensions.
Formative or Summative: Summative
Business Capabilities (AoL goals): KS (1.2), HO (2.2), SE (5.2)
Academic Integrity
Academic integrity is a commitment to undertaking academic work and assessment in a manner that is ethical, fair, honest, respectful and accountable.
The Academic Integrity Policy sets out the range of conduct that can be a failure to maintain the standards of academic integrity. This includes, cheating in exams, plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion and contract cheating. It also includes providing fraudulent or altered documentation in support of an academic concession application, for example an assignment extension or a deferred exam.
You are encouraged to make use of QUT’s learning support services, resources and tools to assure the academic integrity of your assessment. This includes the use of text matching software that may be available to assist with self-assessing your academic integrity as part of the assessment submission process.
Breaching QUT’s Academic Integrity Policy or engaging in conduct that may defeat or compromise the purpose of assessment can lead to a finding of student misconduct (Code of Conduct – Student) and result in the imposition of penalties under the Management of Student Misconduct Policy, ranging from a grade reduction to exclusion from QUT.
Resources
Resources for this unit include relevant chapters from various project management textbooks, journal articles and other readings that will be provided on the unit Canvas site.
Risk Assessment Statement
There are no out-of-the ordinary risks associated with learning and teaching activities in this unit.
Standards/Competencies
This unit is designed to support your development of the following standards\competencies.
QUT Business Capabilities (Undergraduate) 2027
HO (2.1): Critical Analysis
Relates to: ULO1, Debating Project Decisions
HO (2.2): Independent Judgement and Decision-Making
Relates to: ULO3, Project Plan & Schedule
KS (1.1): Discipline Knowledge
Relates to: ULO1, Debating Project Decisions
KS (1.2): Technical and Technological Skills
Relates to: ULO2, Project Plan & Schedule
PC (3.1): Professional Communication (Written)
Relates to: Debating Project Decisions
PC (3.2): Professional Communication (Oral)
Relates to: ULO1
SE (5.2): Global Social Responsibility
Relates to: ULO3, Project Plan & Schedule
Course Learning Outcomes
This unit is designed to support your development of the following course/study area learning outcomes.BS05 Bachelor of Business
- Demonstrate and apply integrated business knowledge, combining disciplinary depth and interdisciplinary insight, to address complex and evolving business challenges.
Relates to: ULO1, Debating Project Decisions - Apply technical and digital capabilities, including emerging technologies such as AI, and data analytics, to solve real-world business problems and drive innovation and transformation.
Relates to: ULO2, Project Plan & Schedule - Investigate complex business issues by critically analysing, evaluating, and synthesising theory and practice to generate evidence-based insights.
Relates to: ULO1, Debating Project Decisions - Exercise independent judgment and initiative to adapt and apply knowledge and skills for strategic planning, creative problem-solving, and effective decision-making in diverse, dynamic, and technology-enabled contexts.
Relates to: ULO3, Project Plan & Schedule - Communicate effectively and professionally in written forms, demonstrating information literacy and the ability to craft clear, purposeful, and audience-appropriate messages using suitable media and formats across diverse business contexts.
Relates to: Debating Project Decisions - Communicate effectively and professionally in oral forms, demonstrating information literacy and the ability to engage, inform, and influence diverse audiences using appropriate technologies and presentation formats across varied business contexts.
Relates to: ULO1 - Demonstrate and apply knowledge of socially responsible and sustainable business practices to address national and global business challenges in ways that create long-term value.
Relates to: ULO3, Project Plan & Schedule
BS06 Bachelor of Business
- Demonstrate and apply integrated discipline (including technical) knowledge across the broad field of business with depth in one or more core business disciplines.
Relates to: ULO1, Debating Project Decisions - Demonstrate and apply knowledge of socially responsible behaviour in analysing and addressing business issues in national and international business contexts.
Relates to: ULO3, Project Plan & Schedule - Apply technical and technological skills appropriate and effective for real world business purposes and contexts.
Relates to: ULO2, Project Plan & Schedule - Investigate real world business issues and situations through the effective analysis, evaluation and synthesis of theory and practice.
Relates to: ULO1, Debating Project Decisions - Exercise independent judgement and initiative in adapting and applying knowledge and skills for effective planning, problem solving and decision making in diverse contexts.
Relates to: ULO3, Project Plan & Schedule - Use information literacy skills, and communicate effectively and professionally in written forms and using media appropriate for diverse purposes and contexts.
Relates to: ULO1, Debating Project Decisions
BS08 Bachelor of Business - International
- Demonstrate and apply integrated business knowledge, combining disciplinary depth and interdisciplinary insight, to address complex and evolving business challenges.
Relates to: ULO1, Debating Project Decisions - Apply technical and digital capabilities, including emerging technologies such as AI, and data analytics, to solve real-world business problems and drive innovation and transformation.
Relates to: ULO2, Project Plan & Schedule - Investigate complex business issues by critically analysing, evaluating, and synthesising theory and practice to generate evidence-based insights.
Relates to: ULO1, Debating Project Decisions - Exercise independent judgment and initiative to adapt and apply knowledge and skills for strategic planning, creative problem-solving, and effective decision-making in diverse, dynamic, and technology-enabled contexts.
Relates to: ULO3, Project Plan & Schedule - Communicate effectively and professionally in written forms, demonstrating information literacy and the ability to craft clear, purposeful, and audience-appropriate messages using suitable media and formats across diverse business contexts.
Relates to: Debating Project Decisions - Communicate effectively and professionally in oral forms, demonstrating information literacy and the ability to engage, inform, and influence diverse audiences using appropriate technologies and presentation formats across varied business contexts.
Relates to: ULO1 - Demonstrate and apply knowledge of socially responsible and sustainable business practices to address national and global business challenges in ways that create long-term value.
Relates to: ULO3, Project Plan & Schedule
Unit Outline: Semester 1 2027, Online
| Unit code: | MGB237 |
|---|---|
| Credit points: | 12 |
| Pre-requisite: | 48 credit points of completed studies. |
| Equivalent: | MGX335 |
| Anti-requisite: | MGB335 and KXB202 |
Overview
Projects are how modern work gets done. Whether organisation is launching a new product, implementing new technology or rebranding - they do it through projects. Delivering Olympic Games, renovating a hospital, relocating office, launching a new recruitment program, automating payroll, organising an event, running a fundraising campaign - all these initiatives are done through projects. No matter what career path you choose, you will work on and lead projects, and often you won’t have ‘project manager’ in your job title. In this unit you will develop theoretical and practical knowledge in project management including technical expertise and people skills required to deliver projects. You will engage with key frameworks and theories that underpin project planning, scheduling, stakeholder engagement, and risk management, and critically evaluate these concepts in real world project situations. You will graduate with career-ready skills to lead projects across diverse contexts.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit you will be able to:
- Apply project management knowledge to evaluate different perspectives and defend project leadership decisions for addressing real world project situations. [KS 1.1, HO 2.1, PC 3.2]
- Use digital capabilities and project management tools to develop a project schedule. [KS 1.2]Relates to: UG Business Capabilities 2027: KS (1.2)
- Use project management tools and processes to design and plan a project that increases performance while considering socially responsible and/or sustainable project management practices. [HO 2.2, SE 5.2]
Content
This module equips you with the essential capabilities to plan, lead, resource, and deliver projects effectively in digitally enabled and hybrid workplaces: Define project purpose, objectives, and scope; Evaluate, argue, and defend project leadership decisions in real-world project situations where there are no easy or ‘right’ answers; Understand project governance and accountability; Build and lead effective project teams; Use AI and digital tools for scheduling, forecasting, and decision-making; Plan and estimate project timelines; Estimate and manage project costs with digital support; Identify and engage stakeholders effectively; Manage people and communication in hybrid and AI-enabled workplaces; Assess and manage project risks and uncertainty; Oversee project procurement and supplier relationships; and Audit, evaluate, and close projects responsibly.
QUT Business Capabilities (Undergraduate)
The content and assessment in this unit are aligned to a selection of the following set of QUT Business Capabilities, also known as Assurance of Learning Goals (AoLs). Developing these capabilities will assist you to meet the desired graduate outcomes set at QUT and equip you with the knowledge and skills to succeed in your chosen career.
Knowledge and Technological Skills (KS)
1.1 Demonstrate and apply integrated discipline (including technical) knowledge across the broad field of business with depth in one or more core business disciplines.
1.2 Apply technical and technological skills appropriate and effective for real world business purposes and contexts.
Higher Order Thinking (HO)
2.1 Investigate real world business issues and situations through the effective analysis, evaluation and synthesis of theory and practice.
2.2 Exercise independent judgment and initiative in adapting and applying knowledge and skills for effective planning, problem solving and decision making in diverse contexts.
Professional Communication (PC)
3.1 Use information literacy skills, and communicate effectively and professionally in written forms and using media appropriate for diverse purposes and contexts.
3.2 Use information literacy skills, and communicate effectively and professionally in oral forms, appropriate for diverse purposes and contexts.
Teamwork and Self (TS)
4.1 Exercise self-reflection, responsibility and accountability in relation to own learning and professional practice.
4.2 Apply teamwork knowledge and skills for effective collaboration across diverse purposes and contexts.
Social, Ethical and Global Understanding (SE)
5.1 Demonstrate and apply knowledge of ethical and legal principles and practices in analysing and responding to business issues.
5.2 Demonstrate and apply knowledge of socially responsible behaviour in analysing and addressing business issues in national and international business contexts.
Learning Approaches
The teaching and learning strategies applied in this unit are intended to maximise your involvement and engagement with the concepts that are being presented and to provide opportunities for you to develop thinking and practical skills in a supportive environment. Learning activities are structured to provide a dynamic learning environment to promote critical and analytical applications of theory and frameworks to real world project situations. A wide range of approaches are utilised to create interactive learning experiences across learning activities.
Feedback on Learning and Assessment
Students will receive feedback in various forms throughout the semester which may include:
- Informal: worked examples, such as verbal feedback in class, personal consultation
- Formal: in writing, such as checklists (e.g. criteria sheets), written commentary
- Direct: to individual students, either in written form or in consultation
- Indirect: to the whole class
Assessment
Overview
Assessment in this unit is designed to develop your capability to apply core project management tools and practices to real-world scenarios. In Assessment 1, you will participate in a debate and apply project management knowledge to evaluate and defend project leadership decisions. In Assessment 2, you will develop a detailed Project Plan and Project Schedule for a project.
Unit Grading Scheme
7- point scale
Assessment Tasks
Assessment: Debating Project Decisions
You will apply project management knowledge to evaluate different perspectives and defend project leadership decisions. You will participate in a small-group debate based on readings and real-world project scenarios provided in class and on Canvas.
The use of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) tools is prohibited during this assessment.
The late submission period does not apply, and no assignment extensions are available.
Formative or Summative: Formative and Summative
Business Capabilities (AoL goals): KS (1.1), HO (2.1), PC (3.2)
Assessment: Project Plan & Schedule
You will prepare a Project Plan and a Project Schedule for your chosen project. Your Project Plan will include the project scoping information and detailed sub-plans including business case, stakeholder engagement, risk assessment, procurement, budget, and project termination needed to carry out the project effectively. You will also incorporate considerations of sustainability and/or social responsibility in your planning documents.
You will then create a Project Schedule using project management software, including the essential components of a Work Breakdown Structure, milestones, a Gantt chart, a calendar, the critical path, a budget, resource allocations, and procurement requirements. Tutorials will guide you step-by-step in using the project management software.
The ethical and responsible use of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) tools is authorized in this assessment. See the relevant assessment details in Canvas for specific guidelines.
This assignment is eligible for the 48-hour late submission period and assignment extensions.
Formative or Summative: Summative
Business Capabilities (AoL goals): KS (1.2), HO (2.2), SE (5.2)
Academic Integrity
Academic integrity is a commitment to undertaking academic work and assessment in a manner that is ethical, fair, honest, respectful and accountable.
The Academic Integrity Policy sets out the range of conduct that can be a failure to maintain the standards of academic integrity. This includes, cheating in exams, plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion and contract cheating. It also includes providing fraudulent or altered documentation in support of an academic concession application, for example an assignment extension or a deferred exam.
You are encouraged to make use of QUT’s learning support services, resources and tools to assure the academic integrity of your assessment. This includes the use of text matching software that may be available to assist with self-assessing your academic integrity as part of the assessment submission process.
Breaching QUT’s Academic Integrity Policy or engaging in conduct that may defeat or compromise the purpose of assessment can lead to a finding of student misconduct (Code of Conduct – Student) and result in the imposition of penalties under the Management of Student Misconduct Policy, ranging from a grade reduction to exclusion from QUT.
Resources
Resources for this unit include relevant chapters from various project management textbooks, journal articles and other readings that will be provided on the unit Canvas site.
Risk Assessment Statement
There are no out-of-the ordinary risks associated with learning and teaching activities in this unit.
Standards/Competencies
This unit is designed to support your development of the following standards\competencies.
QUT Business Capabilities (Undergraduate) 2027
HO (2.1): Critical Analysis
Relates to: ULO1, Debating Project Decisions
HO (2.2): Independent Judgement and Decision-Making
Relates to: ULO3, Project Plan & Schedule
KS (1.1): Discipline Knowledge
Relates to: ULO1, Debating Project Decisions
KS (1.2): Technical and Technological Skills
Relates to: ULO2, Project Plan & Schedule
PC (3.1): Professional Communication (Written)
Relates to: Debating Project Decisions
PC (3.2): Professional Communication (Oral)
Relates to: ULO1
SE (5.2): Global Social Responsibility
Relates to: ULO3, Project Plan & Schedule
Course Learning Outcomes
This unit is designed to support your development of the following course/study area learning outcomes.BS05 Bachelor of Business
- Demonstrate and apply integrated business knowledge, combining disciplinary depth and interdisciplinary insight, to address complex and evolving business challenges.
Relates to: ULO1, Debating Project Decisions - Apply technical and digital capabilities, including emerging technologies such as AI, and data analytics, to solve real-world business problems and drive innovation and transformation.
Relates to: ULO2, Project Plan & Schedule - Investigate complex business issues by critically analysing, evaluating, and synthesising theory and practice to generate evidence-based insights.
Relates to: ULO1, Debating Project Decisions - Exercise independent judgment and initiative to adapt and apply knowledge and skills for strategic planning, creative problem-solving, and effective decision-making in diverse, dynamic, and technology-enabled contexts.
Relates to: ULO3, Project Plan & Schedule - Communicate effectively and professionally in written forms, demonstrating information literacy and the ability to craft clear, purposeful, and audience-appropriate messages using suitable media and formats across diverse business contexts.
Relates to: Debating Project Decisions - Communicate effectively and professionally in oral forms, demonstrating information literacy and the ability to engage, inform, and influence diverse audiences using appropriate technologies and presentation formats across varied business contexts.
Relates to: ULO1 - Demonstrate and apply knowledge of socially responsible and sustainable business practices to address national and global business challenges in ways that create long-term value.
Relates to: ULO3, Project Plan & Schedule
BS06 Bachelor of Business
- Demonstrate and apply integrated discipline (including technical) knowledge across the broad field of business with depth in one or more core business disciplines.
Relates to: ULO1, Debating Project Decisions - Demonstrate and apply knowledge of socially responsible behaviour in analysing and addressing business issues in national and international business contexts.
Relates to: ULO3, Project Plan & Schedule - Apply technical and technological skills appropriate and effective for real world business purposes and contexts.
Relates to: ULO2, Project Plan & Schedule - Investigate real world business issues and situations through the effective analysis, evaluation and synthesis of theory and practice.
Relates to: ULO1, Debating Project Decisions - Exercise independent judgement and initiative in adapting and applying knowledge and skills for effective planning, problem solving and decision making in diverse contexts.
Relates to: ULO3, Project Plan & Schedule - Use information literacy skills, and communicate effectively and professionally in written forms and using media appropriate for diverse purposes and contexts.
Relates to: ULO1, Debating Project Decisions
BS08 Bachelor of Business - International
- Demonstrate and apply integrated business knowledge, combining disciplinary depth and interdisciplinary insight, to address complex and evolving business challenges.
Relates to: ULO1, Debating Project Decisions - Apply technical and digital capabilities, including emerging technologies such as AI, and data analytics, to solve real-world business problems and drive innovation and transformation.
Relates to: ULO2, Project Plan & Schedule - Investigate complex business issues by critically analysing, evaluating, and synthesising theory and practice to generate evidence-based insights.
Relates to: ULO1, Debating Project Decisions - Exercise independent judgment and initiative to adapt and apply knowledge and skills for strategic planning, creative problem-solving, and effective decision-making in diverse, dynamic, and technology-enabled contexts.
Relates to: ULO3, Project Plan & Schedule - Communicate effectively and professionally in written forms, demonstrating information literacy and the ability to craft clear, purposeful, and audience-appropriate messages using suitable media and formats across diverse business contexts.
Relates to: Debating Project Decisions - Communicate effectively and professionally in oral forms, demonstrating information literacy and the ability to engage, inform, and influence diverse audiences using appropriate technologies and presentation formats across varied business contexts.
Relates to: ULO1 - Demonstrate and apply knowledge of socially responsible and sustainable business practices to address national and global business challenges in ways that create long-term value.
Relates to: ULO3, Project Plan & Schedule
Unit Outline: Semester 2 2027, Gardens Point, Internal
| Unit code: | MGB237 |
|---|---|
| Credit points: | 12 |
| Pre-requisite: | 48 credit points of completed studies. |
| Equivalent: | MGX335 |
| Anti-requisite: | MGB335 and KXB202 |
| Coordinators: | Anna Wiewiora | a.wiewiora@qut.edu.au |
Overview
Projects are how modern work gets done. Whether organisation is launching a new product, implementing new technology or rebranding - they do it through projects. Delivering Olympic Games, renovating a hospital, relocating office, launching a new recruitment program, automating payroll, organising an event, running a fundraising campaign - all these initiatives are done through projects. No matter what career path you choose, you will work on and lead projects, and often you won’t have ‘project manager’ in your job title. In this unit you will develop theoretical and practical knowledge in project management including technical expertise and people skills required to deliver projects. You will engage with key frameworks and theories that underpin project planning, scheduling, stakeholder engagement, and risk management, and critically evaluate these concepts in real world project situations. You will graduate with career-ready skills to lead projects across diverse contexts.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit you will be able to:
- Apply project management knowledge to evaluate different perspectives and defend project leadership decisions for addressing real world project situations. [KS 1.1, HO 2.1, PC 3.2]
- Use digital capabilities and project management tools to develop a project schedule. [KS 1.2]Relates to: UG Business Capabilities 2027: KS (1.2)
- Use project management tools and processes to design and plan a project that increases performance while considering socially responsible and/or sustainable project management practices. [HO 2.2, SE 5.2]
Content
This module equips you with the essential capabilities to plan, lead, resource, and deliver projects effectively in digitally enabled and hybrid workplaces: Define project purpose, objectives, and scope; Evaluate, argue, and defend project leadership decisions in real-world project situations where there are no easy or ‘right’ answers; Understand project governance and accountability; Build and lead effective project teams; Use AI and digital tools for scheduling, forecasting, and decision-making; Plan and estimate project timelines; Estimate and manage project costs with digital support; Identify and engage stakeholders effectively; Manage people and communication in hybrid and AI-enabled workplaces; Assess and manage project risks and uncertainty; Oversee project procurement and supplier relationships; and Audit, evaluate, and close projects responsibly.
QUT Business Capabilities (Undergraduate)
The content and assessment in this unit are aligned to a selection of the following set of QUT Business Capabilities, also known as Assurance of Learning Goals (AoLs). Developing these capabilities will assist you to meet the desired graduate outcomes set at QUT and equip you with the knowledge and skills to succeed in your chosen career.
Knowledge and Technological Skills (KS)
1.1 Demonstrate and apply integrated discipline (including technical) knowledge across the broad field of business with depth in one or more core business disciplines.
1.2 Apply technical and technological skills appropriate and effective for real world business purposes and contexts.
Higher Order Thinking (HO)
2.1 Investigate real world business issues and situations through the effective analysis, evaluation and synthesis of theory and practice.
2.2 Exercise independent judgment and initiative in adapting and applying knowledge and skills for effective planning, problem solving and decision making in diverse contexts.
Professional Communication (PC)
3.1 Use information literacy skills, and communicate effectively and professionally in written forms and using media appropriate for diverse purposes and contexts.
3.2 Use information literacy skills, and communicate effectively and professionally in oral forms, appropriate for diverse purposes and contexts.
Teamwork and Self (TS)
4.1 Exercise self-reflection, responsibility and accountability in relation to own learning and professional practice.
4.2 Apply teamwork knowledge and skills for effective collaboration across diverse purposes and contexts.
Social, Ethical and Global Understanding (SE)
5.1 Demonstrate and apply knowledge of ethical and legal principles and practices in analysing and responding to business issues.
5.2 Demonstrate and apply knowledge of socially responsible behaviour in analysing and addressing business issues in national and international business contexts.
Learning Approaches
The teaching and learning strategies applied in this unit are intended to maximise your involvement and engagement with the concepts that are being presented and to provide opportunities for you to develop thinking and practical skills in a supportive environment. Learning activities are structured to provide a dynamic learning environment to promote critical and analytical applications of theory and frameworks to real world project situations. A wide range of approaches are utilised to create interactive learning experiences across learning activities.
Feedback on Learning and Assessment
Students will receive feedback in various forms throughout the semester which may include:
- Informal: worked examples, such as verbal feedback in class, personal consultation
- Formal: in writing, such as checklists (e.g. criteria sheets), written commentary
- Direct: to individual students, either in written form or in consultation
- Indirect: to the whole class
Assessment
Overview
Assessment in this unit is designed to develop your capability to apply core project management tools and practices to real-world scenarios. In Assessment 1, you will participate in a debate and apply project management knowledge to evaluate and defend project leadership decisions. In Assessment 2, you will develop a detailed Project Plan and Project Schedule for a project.
Unit Grading Scheme
7- point scale
Assessment Tasks
Assessment: Debating Project Decisions
You will apply project management knowledge to evaluate different perspectives and defend project leadership decisions. You will participate in a small-group debate based on readings and real-world project scenarios provided in class and on Canvas.
The use of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) tools is prohibited during this assessment.
The late submission period does not apply, and no assignment extensions are available.
Formative or Summative: Formative and Summative
Business Capabilities (AoL goals): KS (1.1), HO (2.1), PC (3.2)
Assessment: Project Plan & Schedule
You will prepare a Project Plan and a Project Schedule for your chosen project. Your Project Plan will include the project scoping information and detailed sub-plans including business case, stakeholder engagement, risk assessment, procurement, budget, and project termination needed to carry out the project effectively. You will also incorporate considerations of sustainability and/or social responsibility in your planning documents.
You will then create a Project Schedule using project management software, including the essential components of a Work Breakdown Structure, milestones, a Gantt chart, a calendar, the critical path, a budget, resource allocations, and procurement requirements. Tutorials will guide you step-by-step in using the project management software.
The ethical and responsible use of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) tools is authorized in this assessment. See the relevant assessment details in Canvas for specific guidelines.
This assignment is eligible for the 48-hour late submission period and assignment extensions.
Formative or Summative: Summative
Business Capabilities (AoL goals): KS (1.2), HO (2.2), SE (5.2)
Academic Integrity
Academic integrity is a commitment to undertaking academic work and assessment in a manner that is ethical, fair, honest, respectful and accountable.
The Academic Integrity Policy sets out the range of conduct that can be a failure to maintain the standards of academic integrity. This includes, cheating in exams, plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion and contract cheating. It also includes providing fraudulent or altered documentation in support of an academic concession application, for example an assignment extension or a deferred exam.
You are encouraged to make use of QUT’s learning support services, resources and tools to assure the academic integrity of your assessment. This includes the use of text matching software that may be available to assist with self-assessing your academic integrity as part of the assessment submission process.
Breaching QUT’s Academic Integrity Policy or engaging in conduct that may defeat or compromise the purpose of assessment can lead to a finding of student misconduct (Code of Conduct – Student) and result in the imposition of penalties under the Management of Student Misconduct Policy, ranging from a grade reduction to exclusion from QUT.
Resources
Resources for this unit include relevant chapters from various project management textbooks, journal articles and other readings that will be provided on the unit Canvas site.
Risk Assessment Statement
There are no out-of-the ordinary risks associated with learning and teaching activities in this unit.
Standards/Competencies
This unit is designed to support your development of the following standards\competencies.
QUT Business Capabilities (Undergraduate) 2027
HO (2.1): Critical Analysis
Relates to: ULO1, Debating Project Decisions
HO (2.2): Independent Judgement and Decision-Making
Relates to: ULO3, Project Plan & Schedule
KS (1.1): Discipline Knowledge
Relates to: ULO1, Debating Project Decisions
KS (1.2): Technical and Technological Skills
Relates to: ULO2, Project Plan & Schedule
PC (3.1): Professional Communication (Written)
Relates to: Debating Project Decisions
PC (3.2): Professional Communication (Oral)
Relates to: ULO1
SE (5.2): Global Social Responsibility
Relates to: ULO3, Project Plan & Schedule
Course Learning Outcomes
This unit is designed to support your development of the following course/study area learning outcomes.BS05 Bachelor of Business
- Demonstrate and apply integrated business knowledge, combining disciplinary depth and interdisciplinary insight, to address complex and evolving business challenges.
Relates to: ULO1, Debating Project Decisions - Apply technical and digital capabilities, including emerging technologies such as AI, and data analytics, to solve real-world business problems and drive innovation and transformation.
Relates to: ULO2, Project Plan & Schedule - Investigate complex business issues by critically analysing, evaluating, and synthesising theory and practice to generate evidence-based insights.
Relates to: ULO1, Debating Project Decisions - Exercise independent judgment and initiative to adapt and apply knowledge and skills for strategic planning, creative problem-solving, and effective decision-making in diverse, dynamic, and technology-enabled contexts.
Relates to: ULO3, Project Plan & Schedule - Communicate effectively and professionally in written forms, demonstrating information literacy and the ability to craft clear, purposeful, and audience-appropriate messages using suitable media and formats across diverse business contexts.
Relates to: Debating Project Decisions - Communicate effectively and professionally in oral forms, demonstrating information literacy and the ability to engage, inform, and influence diverse audiences using appropriate technologies and presentation formats across varied business contexts.
Relates to: ULO1 - Demonstrate and apply knowledge of socially responsible and sustainable business practices to address national and global business challenges in ways that create long-term value.
Relates to: ULO3, Project Plan & Schedule
BS06 Bachelor of Business
- Demonstrate and apply integrated discipline (including technical) knowledge across the broad field of business with depth in one or more core business disciplines.
Relates to: ULO1, Debating Project Decisions - Demonstrate and apply knowledge of socially responsible behaviour in analysing and addressing business issues in national and international business contexts.
Relates to: ULO3, Project Plan & Schedule - Apply technical and technological skills appropriate and effective for real world business purposes and contexts.
Relates to: ULO2, Project Plan & Schedule - Investigate real world business issues and situations through the effective analysis, evaluation and synthesis of theory and practice.
Relates to: ULO1, Debating Project Decisions - Exercise independent judgement and initiative in adapting and applying knowledge and skills for effective planning, problem solving and decision making in diverse contexts.
Relates to: ULO3, Project Plan & Schedule - Use information literacy skills, and communicate effectively and professionally in written forms and using media appropriate for diverse purposes and contexts.
Relates to: ULO1, Debating Project Decisions
BS08 Bachelor of Business - International
- Demonstrate and apply integrated business knowledge, combining disciplinary depth and interdisciplinary insight, to address complex and evolving business challenges.
Relates to: ULO1, Debating Project Decisions - Apply technical and digital capabilities, including emerging technologies such as AI, and data analytics, to solve real-world business problems and drive innovation and transformation.
Relates to: ULO2, Project Plan & Schedule - Investigate complex business issues by critically analysing, evaluating, and synthesising theory and practice to generate evidence-based insights.
Relates to: ULO1, Debating Project Decisions - Exercise independent judgment and initiative to adapt and apply knowledge and skills for strategic planning, creative problem-solving, and effective decision-making in diverse, dynamic, and technology-enabled contexts.
Relates to: ULO3, Project Plan & Schedule - Communicate effectively and professionally in written forms, demonstrating information literacy and the ability to craft clear, purposeful, and audience-appropriate messages using suitable media and formats across diverse business contexts.
Relates to: Debating Project Decisions - Communicate effectively and professionally in oral forms, demonstrating information literacy and the ability to engage, inform, and influence diverse audiences using appropriate technologies and presentation formats across varied business contexts.
Relates to: ULO1 - Demonstrate and apply knowledge of socially responsible and sustainable business practices to address national and global business challenges in ways that create long-term value.
Relates to: ULO3, Project Plan & Schedule
Unit Outline: Semester 2 2027, Online
| Unit code: | MGB237 |
|---|---|
| Credit points: | 12 |
| Pre-requisite: | 48 credit points of completed studies. |
| Equivalent: | MGX335 |
| Anti-requisite: | MGB335 and KXB202 |
Overview
Projects are how modern work gets done. Whether organisation is launching a new product, implementing new technology or rebranding - they do it through projects. Delivering Olympic Games, renovating a hospital, relocating office, launching a new recruitment program, automating payroll, organising an event, running a fundraising campaign - all these initiatives are done through projects. No matter what career path you choose, you will work on and lead projects, and often you won’t have ‘project manager’ in your job title. In this unit you will develop theoretical and practical knowledge in project management including technical expertise and people skills required to deliver projects. You will engage with key frameworks and theories that underpin project planning, scheduling, stakeholder engagement, and risk management, and critically evaluate these concepts in real world project situations. You will graduate with career-ready skills to lead projects across diverse contexts.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit you will be able to:
- Apply project management knowledge to evaluate different perspectives and defend project leadership decisions for addressing real world project situations. [KS 1.1, HO 2.1, PC 3.2]
- Use digital capabilities and project management tools to develop a project schedule. [KS 1.2]Relates to: UG Business Capabilities 2027: KS (1.2)
- Use project management tools and processes to design and plan a project that increases performance while considering socially responsible and/or sustainable project management practices. [HO 2.2, SE 5.2]
Content
This module equips you with the essential capabilities to plan, lead, resource, and deliver projects effectively in digitally enabled and hybrid workplaces: Define project purpose, objectives, and scope; Evaluate, argue, and defend project leadership decisions in real-world project situations where there are no easy or ‘right’ answers; Understand project governance and accountability; Build and lead effective project teams; Use AI and digital tools for scheduling, forecasting, and decision-making; Plan and estimate project timelines; Estimate and manage project costs with digital support; Identify and engage stakeholders effectively; Manage people and communication in hybrid and AI-enabled workplaces; Assess and manage project risks and uncertainty; Oversee project procurement and supplier relationships; and Audit, evaluate, and close projects responsibly.
QUT Business Capabilities (Undergraduate)
The content and assessment in this unit are aligned to a selection of the following set of QUT Business Capabilities, also known as Assurance of Learning Goals (AoLs). Developing these capabilities will assist you to meet the desired graduate outcomes set at QUT and equip you with the knowledge and skills to succeed in your chosen career.
Knowledge and Technological Skills (KS)
1.1 Demonstrate and apply integrated discipline (including technical) knowledge across the broad field of business with depth in one or more core business disciplines.
1.2 Apply technical and technological skills appropriate and effective for real world business purposes and contexts.
Higher Order Thinking (HO)
2.1 Investigate real world business issues and situations through the effective analysis, evaluation and synthesis of theory and practice.
2.2 Exercise independent judgment and initiative in adapting and applying knowledge and skills for effective planning, problem solving and decision making in diverse contexts.
Professional Communication (PC)
3.1 Use information literacy skills, and communicate effectively and professionally in written forms and using media appropriate for diverse purposes and contexts.
3.2 Use information literacy skills, and communicate effectively and professionally in oral forms, appropriate for diverse purposes and contexts.
Teamwork and Self (TS)
4.1 Exercise self-reflection, responsibility and accountability in relation to own learning and professional practice.
4.2 Apply teamwork knowledge and skills for effective collaboration across diverse purposes and contexts.
Social, Ethical and Global Understanding (SE)
5.1 Demonstrate and apply knowledge of ethical and legal principles and practices in analysing and responding to business issues.
5.2 Demonstrate and apply knowledge of socially responsible behaviour in analysing and addressing business issues in national and international business contexts.
Learning Approaches
The teaching and learning strategies applied in this unit are intended to maximise your involvement and engagement with the concepts that are being presented and to provide opportunities for you to develop thinking and practical skills in a supportive environment. Learning activities are structured to provide a dynamic learning environment to promote critical and analytical applications of theory and frameworks to real world project situations. A wide range of approaches are utilised to create interactive learning experiences across learning activities.
Feedback on Learning and Assessment
Students will receive feedback in various forms throughout the semester which may include:
- Informal: worked examples, such as verbal feedback in class, personal consultation
- Formal: in writing, such as checklists (e.g. criteria sheets), written commentary
- Direct: to individual students, either in written form or in consultation
- Indirect: to the whole class
Assessment
Overview
Assessment in this unit is designed to develop your capability to apply core project management tools and practices to real-world scenarios. In Assessment 1, you will participate in a debate and apply project management knowledge to evaluate and defend project leadership decisions. In Assessment 2, you will develop a detailed Project Plan and Project Schedule for a project.
Unit Grading Scheme
7- point scale
Assessment Tasks
Assessment: Debating Project Decisions
You will apply project management knowledge to evaluate different perspectives and defend project leadership decisions. You will participate in a small-group debate based on readings and real-world project scenarios provided in class and on Canvas.
The use of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) tools is prohibited during this assessment.
The late submission period does not apply, and no assignment extensions are available.
Formative or Summative: Formative and Summative
Business Capabilities (AoL goals): KS (1.1), HO (2.1), PC (3.2)
Assessment: Project Plan & Schedule
You will prepare a Project Plan and a Project Schedule for your chosen project. Your Project Plan will include the project scoping information and detailed sub-plans including business case, stakeholder engagement, risk assessment, procurement, budget, and project termination needed to carry out the project effectively. You will also incorporate considerations of sustainability and/or social responsibility in your planning documents.
You will then create a Project Schedule using project management software, including the essential components of a Work Breakdown Structure, milestones, a Gantt chart, a calendar, the critical path, a budget, resource allocations, and procurement requirements. Tutorials will guide you step-by-step in using the project management software.
The ethical and responsible use of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) tools is authorized in this assessment. See the relevant assessment details in Canvas for specific guidelines.
This assignment is eligible for the 48-hour late submission period and assignment extensions.
Formative or Summative: Summative
Business Capabilities (AoL goals): KS (1.2), HO (2.2), SE (5.2)
Academic Integrity
Academic integrity is a commitment to undertaking academic work and assessment in a manner that is ethical, fair, honest, respectful and accountable.
The Academic Integrity Policy sets out the range of conduct that can be a failure to maintain the standards of academic integrity. This includes, cheating in exams, plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion and contract cheating. It also includes providing fraudulent or altered documentation in support of an academic concession application, for example an assignment extension or a deferred exam.
You are encouraged to make use of QUT’s learning support services, resources and tools to assure the academic integrity of your assessment. This includes the use of text matching software that may be available to assist with self-assessing your academic integrity as part of the assessment submission process.
Breaching QUT’s Academic Integrity Policy or engaging in conduct that may defeat or compromise the purpose of assessment can lead to a finding of student misconduct (Code of Conduct – Student) and result in the imposition of penalties under the Management of Student Misconduct Policy, ranging from a grade reduction to exclusion from QUT.
Resources
Resources for this unit include relevant chapters from various project management textbooks, journal articles and other readings that will be provided on the unit Canvas site.
Risk Assessment Statement
There are no out-of-the ordinary risks associated with learning and teaching activities in this unit.
Standards/Competencies
This unit is designed to support your development of the following standards\competencies.
QUT Business Capabilities (Undergraduate) 2027
HO (2.1): Critical Analysis
Relates to: ULO1, Debating Project Decisions
HO (2.2): Independent Judgement and Decision-Making
Relates to: ULO3, Project Plan & Schedule
KS (1.1): Discipline Knowledge
Relates to: ULO1, Debating Project Decisions
KS (1.2): Technical and Technological Skills
Relates to: ULO2, Project Plan & Schedule
PC (3.1): Professional Communication (Written)
Relates to: Debating Project Decisions
PC (3.2): Professional Communication (Oral)
Relates to: ULO1
SE (5.2): Global Social Responsibility
Relates to: ULO3, Project Plan & Schedule
Course Learning Outcomes
This unit is designed to support your development of the following course/study area learning outcomes.BS05 Bachelor of Business
- Demonstrate and apply integrated business knowledge, combining disciplinary depth and interdisciplinary insight, to address complex and evolving business challenges.
Relates to: ULO1, Debating Project Decisions - Apply technical and digital capabilities, including emerging technologies such as AI, and data analytics, to solve real-world business problems and drive innovation and transformation.
Relates to: ULO2, Project Plan & Schedule - Investigate complex business issues by critically analysing, evaluating, and synthesising theory and practice to generate evidence-based insights.
Relates to: ULO1, Debating Project Decisions - Exercise independent judgment and initiative to adapt and apply knowledge and skills for strategic planning, creative problem-solving, and effective decision-making in diverse, dynamic, and technology-enabled contexts.
Relates to: ULO3, Project Plan & Schedule - Communicate effectively and professionally in written forms, demonstrating information literacy and the ability to craft clear, purposeful, and audience-appropriate messages using suitable media and formats across diverse business contexts.
Relates to: Debating Project Decisions - Communicate effectively and professionally in oral forms, demonstrating information literacy and the ability to engage, inform, and influence diverse audiences using appropriate technologies and presentation formats across varied business contexts.
Relates to: ULO1 - Demonstrate and apply knowledge of socially responsible and sustainable business practices to address national and global business challenges in ways that create long-term value.
Relates to: ULO3, Project Plan & Schedule
BS06 Bachelor of Business
- Demonstrate and apply integrated discipline (including technical) knowledge across the broad field of business with depth in one or more core business disciplines.
Relates to: ULO1, Debating Project Decisions - Demonstrate and apply knowledge of socially responsible behaviour in analysing and addressing business issues in national and international business contexts.
Relates to: ULO3, Project Plan & Schedule - Apply technical and technological skills appropriate and effective for real world business purposes and contexts.
Relates to: ULO2, Project Plan & Schedule - Investigate real world business issues and situations through the effective analysis, evaluation and synthesis of theory and practice.
Relates to: ULO1, Debating Project Decisions - Exercise independent judgement and initiative in adapting and applying knowledge and skills for effective planning, problem solving and decision making in diverse contexts.
Relates to: ULO3, Project Plan & Schedule - Use information literacy skills, and communicate effectively and professionally in written forms and using media appropriate for diverse purposes and contexts.
Relates to: ULO1, Debating Project Decisions
BS08 Bachelor of Business - International
- Demonstrate and apply integrated business knowledge, combining disciplinary depth and interdisciplinary insight, to address complex and evolving business challenges.
Relates to: ULO1, Debating Project Decisions - Apply technical and digital capabilities, including emerging technologies such as AI, and data analytics, to solve real-world business problems and drive innovation and transformation.
Relates to: ULO2, Project Plan & Schedule - Investigate complex business issues by critically analysing, evaluating, and synthesising theory and practice to generate evidence-based insights.
Relates to: ULO1, Debating Project Decisions - Exercise independent judgment and initiative to adapt and apply knowledge and skills for strategic planning, creative problem-solving, and effective decision-making in diverse, dynamic, and technology-enabled contexts.
Relates to: ULO3, Project Plan & Schedule - Communicate effectively and professionally in written forms, demonstrating information literacy and the ability to craft clear, purposeful, and audience-appropriate messages using suitable media and formats across diverse business contexts.
Relates to: Debating Project Decisions - Communicate effectively and professionally in oral forms, demonstrating information literacy and the ability to engage, inform, and influence diverse audiences using appropriate technologies and presentation formats across varied business contexts.
Relates to: ULO1 - Demonstrate and apply knowledge of socially responsible and sustainable business practices to address national and global business challenges in ways that create long-term value.
Relates to: ULO3, Project Plan & Schedule