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303307 (v.1) CAS - Project Planning Application 213


 

Area:

Centre for Aboriginal Studies

Credits:

50.0

Contact Hours:

3.0

Seminar:

1 x 30 Hours Quarterly

Co Requisite(s):

303305 (v.1) CAS - Project Planning Principles 211
AND
303306 (v.1) CAS - Indigenous Political Contexts 212

Syllabus:

Selection of project, indigenous ways of working, used for entry and negotiation for project commencement. Factors and issues, identifying signposts for successful planning. Obtaining initial and ongoing support within and external to the organisation. Project resources, procurement of human and capital resources. Forecasting of budget and personnel details with their role in planning. Project evaluation - developing criteria according to project goals and objectives.
 

Unit Outcomes:

On successful completion of this unit, students will have- Used indigenous ways of... and negotiation skills along with principles and skills of project planning, community development and management to plan a project. Assessed factors and issues that could impede project planning and implementation. Planned for the procurement of resources necessary for project implementation. Defined appropriate project goals, objectives, strategies, outcomes and review criteria. Defined project tasks and schedule themtaking into account internal and external factors. Negotiated an appropriate management structure for the project.

Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases.

Unit References:

Ife, J., (1995). Community Development - Creating Community Alternatives, Vision Analysis and Practice. Melbourne, Longman. Lakey, B., Lakey, G., Napier, R. and Robinson, J., (1995). Grassroots and Non Profit Leadership. Philadelphia, New Society Publishers. Quinn, R., Faerman, S., Thompson, M. and McGrath, M., (1996). Becoming a Master Manager: A Competency Framework. New York, John Wiley.

Unit Texts:

No prescribed text.
 

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Case study (project planning), Log book of learning experiences, Practicum (Work folio) , Work sheets. Students must obtain a 50% grade in each assessment unit to achieve a Pass grade. This is by Pass/Fail Assessment.

Field of Education:

 90300 Studies in Human Society (Narrow Grouping)

HECS Band (if applicable):

1  

Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information:

 Not Online  

Result Type:

 Pass/Fail


Availability

YearLocationPeriodInternalArea ExternalCentral External
2004Bentley CampusSemester 1Y  

Area
External
refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research.
Central
External
refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area

 
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