Project Leadership

Postgraduate | 2026

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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 5006
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Course ID
201763
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Campus
Adelaide City Campus West, Adelaide City Campus East, Mawson Lakes
Level of study
Level of study
Postgraduate
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Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
School of Management
Course coordinator
Course coordinator
Salwa Mohd Ishak
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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

Effective project leadership involves more than having a good project plan and telling people what to do. It involves effectively engaging with your team to provide them with the resources and the environment to care about and deliver the project results. You will analyse different models of leadership, which attempt to explain how some leaders are successful, and their characteristics. Students will consider how their own personality style affects the way they work with others and in teams. Interpersonal awareness, skilful communication and relationship building are key skills to building and guiding a high performing team. Good leaders are aware of the context of their project leadership in their organisation, cultural differences and internal organisational dynamics, which can affect performance. We explore how people management systems within organisations structure the way leaders can manage and influence staff to achieve project outcomes within legal and ethical requirements. This interactive course combines theory with practical experience.  

  • Foundation of Project Leadership 
  • Personal and Interpersonal Leadership Practice 
  • Leading Projects within Organisational and Ethical Context 

Course learning outcomes

  • Evaluate and apply advanced leadership theories with particular reference to project teams within an organisation
  • Apply advanced leadership theories to recognise their personal work and interpersonal styles and how they impact on the project team and sponsors and identifying areas for their personal professional development
  • Demonstrate high level competence in interpersonal relations to effectively communicate with and influence their colleagues within formal settings
  • Synthesise deep knowledge of relevant theories, governance processes, and ethical responsibilities to address contemporary leadership issues within organisations

Availability

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Census date
Fri 27/03/2026
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Enrol by date
Fri 13/03/2026
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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 West

Class number
Class number 20761
Section
Section WS01
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
24 Feb - 14 Apr Tuesday 3:10pm - 6pm Adelaide City Campus West Jeffrey Smart, JS5-13
5 May - 2 Jun Tuesday 3:10pm - 6pm Adelaide City Campus West Jeffrey Smart, JS5-13
Class number
Class number 20762
Section
Section WS02
Size
Size 25
Available
Available 25
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
23 Feb - 13 Apr Monday 12:10pm - 3pm Adelaide City Campus West Barbara Hanrahan, BH4-29
4 May - 1 Jun Monday 12:10pm - 3pm Adelaide City Campus West Barbara Hanrahan, BH4-29
Class number
Class number 22391
Section
Section WS03
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
25 Feb - 15 Apr Wednesday 2:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus West Sir George Kingston, GK2-10
6 May - 3 Jun Wednesday 2:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus West Sir George Kingston, GK2-10

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Census date
Fri 04/09/2026
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Enrol by date
Fri 21/08/2026
Last day to W
Last day to W
Fri 18/09/2026
Last day to WF
Last day to WF
Fri 16/10/2026

Class details

Adelaide City Campus West

Class number
Class number 50923
Section
Section WS01
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
3 Aug - 21 Sep Monday 2:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus West Rowland Rees, RR4-11
12 Oct - 9 Nov Monday 2:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus West Rowland Rees, RR4-11
Class number
Class number 50924
Section
Section WS02
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
7 Aug - 25 Sep Friday 1:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus West Sir George Kingston, GK2-16
16 Oct - 13 Nov Friday 1:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus West Sir George Kingston, GK2-16
Class number
Class number 53811
Section
Section WS04
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
6 Aug - 24 Sep Thursday 11:10am - 2pm Adelaide City Campus West Barbara Hanrahan, BH4-22
15 Oct - 12 Nov Thursday 11:10am - 2pm Adelaide City Campus West Barbara Hanrahan, BH4-22

Prerequisite(s)

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Antirequisite(s)

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