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MGT8078 Portfolio, Program and Benefits Management

Semester 1, 2023 Online
Units : 1
School or Department : School of Business
Grading basis : Graded
Course fee schedule : /current-students/administration/fees/fee-schedules

Staffing

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Requisites

Enrolment is not permitted in MGT8078 if MGT8021 has been previously completed.

Overview

The project manager must have an excellent understanding of how his/her project aligns with the organisation鈥檚 strategy and overall objectives, and how the project is connected to the management of a broader program and portfolio of projects which compete for organisational resources. There are important relationships between the business strategy and the projects, programs and portfolios managed by the organisation. It is critical to have a structured process to decide how individual projects are selected for implementation, and how their benefits will be captured and evaluated.

This course shows how a project or program develops out of the business lifecycle and also feeds into that lifecycle. This course provides participants with an advanced understanding of a body of knowledge in regard to portfolio and program management as applied in professional practice. It also details contemporary program and portfolio management approaches and practically relates them to organisational dynamics and project benefits realization.

Course learning outcomes

On successful completion of this course students should be able to:

  1. examine and critically reflect on portfolio, program and benefits management theories and concepts;
  2. analyse, evaluate and synthesise research to investigate the management of project portfolios and programs for the achievement of organisational benefits;
  3. apply knowledge and skills to investigate, resolve and make decisions about aligning project outcomes with organisational objectives;
  4. plan and execute a structured process for selecting projects and ensuring achievement of defined organisational benefits;
  5. use technical and communication skills to justify professional decisions to appropriate audiences.

Topics

Description Weighting(%)
1. Project portfolios, programs and benefits 20.00
2. Strategic alignment of portfolio, program and project elements 30.00
3. Portfolio and program management and evaluation 30.00
4. Benefits realisation 20.00

Text and materials required to be purchased or accessed

There are no texts or materials required for this course.

Student workload expectations

To do well in this subject, students are expected to commit approximately 10 hours per week including class contact hours, independent study, and all assessment tasks. If you are undertaking additional activities, which may include placements and residential schools, the weekly workload hours may vary.

Assessment details

Approach Type Description Group
Assessment
Weighting (%) Course learning outcomes
Assignments Written Quiz No 10 1
Assignments Written Literature review No 40 1,2,3,4
Assignments Written Report No 50 1,2,3,4
Date printed 9 February 2024