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PMGT6885: Project Placement Special Topic
2025 unit information
This unit will cover some topic of active and cutting-edge research related to the management of projects; the content of this unit may be varied depending on special opportunities such as a distinguished researcher visiting the University.
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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Prerequisites:
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48 credit points of 5000 or 6000 level units of study. Students are also required to achieve a minimum 75% average mark in the 5000 or 6000 level units of study in the normal MPM/MPPM program and permission by the Director, PM Program |
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Corequisites:
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None |
| Prohibitions:
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None |
| Assumed knowledge:
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At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. develop cross cultural and inter-disciplinary communication skills through liaising and collaboration with industry stakeholders in professional organisational settings.
- LO2. provide experiential learning through the application of project management theories and methodologies in real-world and practical settings.
- LO3. self-reflect and recognise one's own limitations through self-reflection of successes and failures during the project life cycle.
- LO4. develop critical thinking and analytical skills through working in real-life projects during the project planning, execution and monitoring and controlling phases.
- LO5. recognise the importance of project delivery, and the organisational value of achieving key milestones and project deliverables in real-world projects.
Unit availability
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Semester 1 2025
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Supervision | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney | |
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Semester 2 2025
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Supervision | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
Outline unavailable
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Important enrolment information
Departmental permission requirements
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Additional advice
This unit requires departmental permission to ensure appropriate enrolment. Eligible students with a WAM of 75% or greater may send an expression of interested to project.management@sydney.edu.au. Should enrolment be approved, please include evidence of this approval when submitting your permission request for review by the faculty.
