Foundations of Project Management

Undergraduate | 2026

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Mode
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Your studies will be on-campus, and may include some online delivery
On campus
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Area/Catalogue
PROJ 1000
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Course ID
201406
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Campus
Adelaide City Campus East, Adelaide City Campus West
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
Management
Course coordinator
Course coordinator
Tracey Dodd
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Course level
1
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
The fee you pay will depend on the number and type of courses you study.
Yes
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University-wide elective course
Yes
Single course enrollment
Single course enrolment
Yes

Course overview

This course introduces students to the basic theory and principles within generic project management. It covers project management historical context, definitions and terminologies, the project environment and project manager roles. It provides students with an understanding in respect to project charters, project management plans and associated documents. It also introduces various tools and techniques as well as providing an overview of project management lifecycles, processes and knowledge areas.

  • The Pmbok®Guide And Creating Value Through Project Management
  • Applying Project Management: Schedule, Quality, And Resource Management
  • Applying Project Management: Communication, Risk, And Procurement

Course learning outcomes

  • Define the role of the project manager in general and specific terms
  • Identify and describe fundamental project management knowledge and concepts
  • Explain the value of project management processes, tools and techniques
  • Describe recognised project management documents
  • Describe in general terms the value of the PMBOK®Guide

Availability

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Census date
Fri 27/03/2026
Enrol by date
Enrol by date
Fri 13/03/2026
Last day to W
Last day to W
Fri 10/04/2026
Last day to WF
Last day to WF
Fri 08/05/2026

Class details

Adelaide City Campus East

Class number
Class number 26475
Section
Section TU01
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
24 Feb - 14 Apr Tuesday 11:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus East Bonython Jubilee, BJ2-42
5 May - 2 Jun Tuesday 11:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus East Bonython Jubilee, BJ2-42
Class number
Class number 26474
Section
Section TU02
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
24 Feb - 14 Apr Tuesday 9:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus East Bonython Jubilee, BJ2-32
5 May - 2 Jun Tuesday 9:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus East Bonython Jubilee, BJ2-32
Class number
Class number 26473
Section
Section TU03
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
25 Feb - 15 Apr Wednesday 3:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus East Barr Smith South, 522A
6 May - 3 Jun Wednesday 3:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus East Barr Smith South, 522A
Class number
Class number 26472
Section
Section TU04
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
23 Feb - 13 Apr Monday 4:10pm - 6pm Adelaide City Campus East Ligertwood, 314
4 May - 1 Jun Monday 4:10pm - 6pm Adelaide City Campus East Ligertwood, 314
Class number
Class number 26471
Section
Section TU05
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
24 Feb - 14 Apr Tuesday 4:10pm - 6pm Adelaide City Campus East Ligertwood, 111
5 May - 2 Jun Tuesday 4:10pm - 6pm Adelaide City Campus East Ligertwood, 111
Class number
Class number 26470
Section
Section TU06
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
27 Feb - 17 Apr Friday 11:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus East Nexus10, UB40
8 May - 5 Jun Friday 11:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus East Nexus10, UB40
Class number
Class number 26469
Section
Section TU07
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
25 Feb - 15 Apr Wednesday 4:10pm - 6pm Adelaide City Campus East Bonython Jubilee, BJ2-31
6 May - 3 Jun Wednesday 4:10pm - 6pm Adelaide City Campus East Bonython Jubilee, BJ2-31
Class number
Class number 26468
Section
Section TU08
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
25 Feb - 15 Apr Wednesday 2:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Bonython Jubilee, BJ2-31
6 May - 3 Jun Wednesday 2:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Bonython Jubilee, BJ2-31
Class number
Class number 26467
Section
Section TU09
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
27 Feb - 17 Apr Friday 2:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Schulz, 218
8 May - 5 Jun Friday 2:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Schulz, 218
Class number
Class number 26466
Section
Section TU10
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
26 Feb - 16 Apr Thursday 8:10am - 10am Adelaide City Campus East Nexus10, UB34
7 May - 4 Jun Thursday 8:10am - 10am Adelaide City Campus East Nexus10, UB34
Class number
Class number 26465
Section
Section TU11
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
23 Feb - 13 Apr Monday 2:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Hughes, 111a
4 May - 1 Jun Monday 2:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Hughes, 111a
Class number
Class number 26464
Section
Section TU12
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
27 Feb - 17 Apr Friday 9:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus East Playford, P5-34
8 May - 5 Jun Friday 9:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus East Playford, P5-34
Class number
Class number 26463
Section
Section TU13
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
24 Feb - 14 Apr Tuesday 2:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Bonython Jubilee, BJ2-32
5 May - 2 Jun Tuesday 2:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Bonython Jubilee, BJ2-32
Class number
Class number 26462
Section
Section TU14
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
25 Feb - 15 Apr Wednesday 9:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus East Bonython Jubilee, BJ2-32
6 May - 3 Jun Wednesday 9:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus East Bonython Jubilee, BJ2-32
Class number
Class number 26461
Section
Section TU15
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
23 Feb - 13 Apr Monday 9:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus East Bonython Jubilee, BJ2-32
4 May - 1 Jun Monday 9:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus East Bonython Jubilee, BJ2-32
Class number
Class number 26460
Section
Section TU16
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
26 Feb - 16 Apr Thursday 12:10pm - 2pm Adelaide City Campus East Engineering North, N132
7 May - 4 Jun Thursday 12:10pm - 2pm Adelaide City Campus East Engineering North, N132

Prerequisite(s)

N/A

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

N/A

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