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PMGT5866: Quantitative Methods in Project Management
2023 unit information
The discovery, interpretation, and communication of meaningful patterns in project data are essential to effective decision-making. Analytics can help project managers use predictive information to make better choices. This unit of study covers how analytics could be used in project management to access feasibility, analyse project portfolio for selection and prioritization, and predict project success. Students will be developing the skills to use a range of analytics techniques with a variety of data. They will also have the opportunity to learn how to present analytics in a meaningful way for business use.
Unit details and rules
Managing faculty or University school:
Project Management
| Code | PMGT5866 |
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| Academic unit | Project Management |
| Credit points | 6 |
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Corequisites:
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| Prohibitions:
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PMGT6867 |
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At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. Gain a comprehensive understanding of analytics and how to apply it for project feasibility assessment.
- LO2. Develop the ability to leverage predictive analytics to forecast project outcomes and inform decision-making processes.
- LO3. Acquire the skills necessary to apply analytical techniques for effective project portfolio management, including selection and prioritisation.
- LO4. Enhance proficiency in utilising a wide range of analytics approaches to handle diverse data types in project management scenarios.
- LO5. Implement analytics skills in practical project management situations, enabling to solve real-world problems using data-driven insights.
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