Project Governance

Postgraduate | 2026

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PROJ 6005
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Course ID
201769
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Campus
Adelaide City Campus West, Adelaide City Campus East
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
Larissa Statsenko
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Course level
2
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
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Yes
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University-wide elective course
Yes
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Single course enrolment
Yes

Course overview

Despite the application of the key project management elements, evidence indicates that there still exists a high proportion of project problems experienced during the 'delivery' phase of a project (resulting in schedule delays, cost overruns and/or quality concerns). Clearly developing a project management plan does not necessarily guarantee project success for the project manager. Project governance and contracting decision making need to be aligned with the organisation's governance model across the entire project lifecycle and therefore is a critical element of any project. This course aims to develop the competencies for establishing and maintaining an effective project governance framework that enables and informs effective project decision making. It covers the key project governance principles, governance structures, roles and responsibilities, policies and procedures, and stakeholder engagement strategies to support the effective planning, oversight, and delivery of capital-intensive projects.

  • Foundations of Project Governance  
  • Governance in Practice 
  • Leadership, Ethics, and Emerging Trends 

Course learning outcomes

  • Apply advanced project governance principles to support effective decision-making across diverse organisational and project contexts.
  • Critically evaluate and design governance frameworks that ensure accountability, transparency, and strategic alignment throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Apply appropriate policies and procedures to strengthen and support the project management governance process
  • Demonstrate advance personal development and leadership & communication skills in group work
  • Demonstrate deep commitment to ethical, social and cultural issues and their importance for project managers

Prerequisite(s)

N/A

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

N/A

Availability

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

Group 1

Class number
Class number 20759
Section
Section WS01
Size
Size 40
Available
Available 3
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
26 Feb - 16 Apr Thursday 3:10pm - 6pm Adelaide City Campus West Rowland Rees, RR4-11 Yvonne Nelson, Yvonne Nelson
7 May - 4 Jun Thursday 3:10pm - 6pm Adelaide City Campus West Rowland Rees, RR4-11 Yvonne Nelson, Yvonne Nelson
Class number
Class number 22392
Section
Section WS03
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 5
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
25 Feb - 15 Apr Wednesday 3:10pm - 6pm Adelaide City Campus West Barbara Hanrahan, BH4-29 Yvonne Nelson
6 May - 3 Jun Wednesday 3:10pm - 6pm Adelaide City Campus West Barbara Hanrahan, BH4-29 Yvonne Nelson

Enrol by date
Enrol by date
Fri 21/08/2026
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Census date
Fri 04/09/2026
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

Group 1

Class number
Class number 50921
Section
Section WS01
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 29
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
15 Oct - 12 Nov Thursday 8:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus West Jeffrey Smart, JS5-13
6 Aug - 24 Sep Thursday 8:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus West Jeffrey Smart, JS5-13
Class number
Class number 50922
Section
Section WS02
Size
Size 25
Available
Available 24
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
3 Aug - 21 Sep Monday 9:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus West Barbara Hanrahan, BH4-33
12 Oct - 9 Nov Monday 9:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus West Barbara Hanrahan, BH4-33
Class number
Class number 52575
Section
Section WS03
Size
Size 25
Available
Available 23
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
16 Oct - 13 Nov Friday 3:10pm - 6pm Adelaide City Campus West Barbara Hanrahan, BH4-29
7 Aug - 25 Sep Friday 3:10pm - 6pm Adelaide City Campus West Barbara Hanrahan, BH4-29

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