About the course

This course is for people wanting to be able to manage projects in the IS/IT, engineering and business environments, from the proposal stage to the project's completion. A good understanding of computer systems and the technology that supports them is expected. Students need to find a project to manage, so we strongly advise you to discuss this with your lecturer well before the semester starts. Access to a modern personal computer and the Internet are essential as is a project management software (MS Project is recommended).  Students must have a working knowledge of the software. 

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 as they relate to the IS/IT, engineering and business environments.

Prerequisites

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

Assessment

Three assessments 100% 

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 tutor prior to enrolment).