Project Management Fundamentals

Undergraduate | 2026

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Your studies will be on-campus, and may include some online delivery
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Area/Catalogue
PROJ X500
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Course ID
208322
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Campus
Adelaide City Campus West
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
School of 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
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Yes
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University-wide elective course
Yes
Single course enrollment
Single course enrolment
Yes

Course overview

 This course aims to equip learners with advanced theoretical and practical knowledge necessary for managing projects across various stages of the typical project lifecycle. It covers a wide range of principles, skills, and techniques essential for effective project management, including project management systems and generic concepts, project management processes and techniques, processes integration, project environment, and the roles of the project management. This course aligns with the program’s intent to provide a deep understanding of the key Project Management standards for management of projects of various scales and industry sectors. 

  • Introduction To Project Management
  • Project Planning
  • Project Monitoring, Controlling, and Closing

Course learning outcomes

  • Apply advanced theoretical and technical knowledge of project management processes across a typical project lifecycle.
  • Critically analyse, evaluate and transform project management principles in order to generate creative solutions to complex problems in professional scenarios.
  • Make high-level, independent judgments across a range of technical and managerial functions within the project management context, selecting applicable tools and techniques for project management.
  • Apply advanced communication skills to effectively covey and discuss complex project management information and ideas with diverse stakeholders.
  • Use advanced individual and team skills to contribute constructively to team with demonstrated leadership and strategic thinking.

Availability

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Fri 16/01/2026
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Mon 12/01/2026
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Tue 20/01/2026
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Fri 23/01/2026

Class details

Adelaide City Campus West

Class number
Class number 11084
Section
Section WS01
Size
Size 50
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
13 Jan - 22 Jan Tuesday 9:10am - 5pm Adelaide City Campus West Jeffrey Smart, JS4-11
Notes:
The Workshop is running on Tuesday 13th, Thursday 15th, Tuesday 20th and Thursday 22nd January.

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Fri 27/03/2026
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Fri 13/03/2026
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Fri 10/04/2026
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Last day to WF
Fri 08/05/2026

Class details

Adelaide City Campus West

Class number
Class number 27395
Section
Section WS01
Size
Size 35
Available
Available 0
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
26 Feb - 16 Apr Thursday 9:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus West Sir George Kingston, GK5-24
7 May - 4 Jun Thursday 9:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus West Sir George Kingston, GK5-24
Class number
Class number 27396
Section
Section WS02
Size
Size 35
Available
Available 0
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
23 Feb - 13 Apr Monday 9:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus West Hawke, H6-03
4 May - 1 Jun Monday 9:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus West Hawke, H6-03
Class number
Class number 30954
Section
Section WS03
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 0
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
23 Feb - 13 Apr Monday 2:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus West AHMS, 4050B
4 May - 1 Jun Monday 2:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus West AHMS, 4050B
Class number
Class number 30999
Section
Section WS04
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 13
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
25 Feb - 15 Apr Wednesday 2:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus West Sir George Kingston, GK5-24
6 May - 3 Jun Wednesday 2:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus West Sir George Kingston, GK5-24

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Fri 03/07/2026
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Mon 29/06/2026
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Tue 07/07/2026
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Last day to WF
Fri 10/07/2026

Class details

Adelaide City Campus West

Class number
Class number 42054
Section
Section WS01
Size
Size 50
Available
Available 43
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
30 Jun - 9 Jul Tuesday 9:10am - 5pm Adelaide City Campus West Jeffrey Smart, JS4-11

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Fri 04/09/2026
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Fri 21/08/2026
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Fri 18/09/2026
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Last day to WF
Fri 16/10/2026

Class details

Adelaide City Campus West

Class number
Class number 57223
Section
Section WS01
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 27
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
5 Aug - 23 Sep Wednesday 1:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus West Sir George Kingston, GK5-24
14 Oct - 11 Nov Wednesday 1:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus West Sir George Kingston, GK5-24
Class number
Class number 57224
Section
Section WS02
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 28
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
6 Aug - 24 Sep Thursday 9:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus West Sir George Kingston, GK5-24
15 Oct - 12 Nov Thursday 9:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus West Sir George Kingston, GK5-24

Prerequisite(s)

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