306889 (v.1) Engineering Management 504


 

Area:Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Credits:25.0
Contact Hours:7.0
Lecture:2 x 3 Hours Weekly
Tutorial:1 x 1 Hours Weekly
Anti Requisite(s):306877 (v.1) Engineering Management 604 or any previous version
Syllabus:Decision-making, group behaviour, leadership, organisational change and development. Cost accounting, financial reporting, budgeting. Preparation of business plans. Contract administration and management. Human resource management, company organisation and management structures. Project management, planning and control - project life cycles, selection criteria, scope management, work breakdown structure, scheduling techniques, resource and cost control, PERT and Gantt charges, critical path analysis, validation and computerised systems.
 
Unit Outcomes: On completion of this unit, students will be familiar with managerial concepts, accounting and project management. They will have an understanding of leadership, organisational structures, design and cultures.
Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information.
Unit References: Meredith, Jack A. and Mantel Jr, Samuel J. (2000). Project Management - A Managerial Approach. 4th ed. New York, John Wiley and Sons. Robbins, Stephen P. (1993). Organisational Behaviour. 6th ed. Engelwood Cliffs, N.J.,Prentice Hall International Editions. Samson, D. 2001. Management for Engineers. 3rd ed. Prentice-Hall, New York.
Unit Texts: None prescribed.
 
Unit Assessment Breakdown: Assignment 40%, Examination 60%. This is by grade/mark assessment.
YearLocationPeriodInternalArea ExternalCentral External
2004Bentley CampusSemester 2Y  

 

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