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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 |
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| Academic unit | Project Management |
| Credit points | 6 |
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PMGT5888 |
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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
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Semester 2 2024
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Normal day | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney | |
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Semester 2 2024
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Online | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
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Semester 2 2025
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Normal day | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
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Semester 2 2025
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Online | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
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