About the course

This course is aimed at people who wish to manage projects efficiently from the proposal stage to the project's completion.  The project can be of any kind irrespective of the industry or sector.  Students must also have a working knowledge of a project management software.  Refer to the pre-enrolment information provided below for further details. 

This course is available in the following programme(s):

OP5204 Diploma in Information Systems & Technology for Business
OP6206 Diploma in Information Systems & Technology Level 6
OP6209 Diploma in Records and Information Management Level 6
OP7001 Bachelor of Business Level 7
OP7010 Bachelor of Applied Science Level 7
OP7020 Bachelor of Arts Level 7

What's in the course

• Introduction to the project
• Project plan development
• Project plan execution
• Overall change control
• Project scope management
• Project time management
• Project cost management
• Project quality management
• Project human resource management
• Project communications management
• Project risk management
• Project procurement management
• Post project review.

What students learn

Students will be able to

• Develop a proposal for a medium sized project
• Design a project plan
• Modify an existing project plan to reflect project changes
• Control the progress of a project
• Review the completed project
• Discuss project management issues.

Prerequisites

Previous study at level 6 is required or permission of the course leader.

Assessment

Three assessments 100% and there is no examination for this course.

Fees

New Zealand Student Fee    $588.00

Additional Fee Information

What do I do now? 

Other Information

Access to a PC running at least Windows 95, together with Internet access and project management software (MS Project is recommended. The choice and timing of projects is crucial for success - please contact the course leader prior to enrolment).