TECHCOMM 7040 - Portfolios and Programs Management

North Terrace Campus - Semester 1 - 2014

The course objective is to build knowledge and understanding of the role, content and techniques of Business Architecture and Systems within the project management discipline at advanced levels that are internationally recognised, through the application of principles based on the latest research and best practice. Content includes the definition of project architecture (components and structure of a business proposal) and examples of architecture and their supporting systems, in order to generate business proposals and support complex systems. Such have changed the ways businesses operate and support innovation. Case studies of business architecture and systems in various disciplines, including defence, air transport, health, banking, and others, are examined. Architectural support by systems engineering, system of systems engineering, portfolios and programs, software and enterprise architecture, are examined. Architecture to manage the evolution of technical requirements is examined.

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Course Details

Course Code	TECHCOMM 7040
Course	Portfolios and Programs Management
Coordinating Unit	Entrepreneurship, Commercialisation & Innov Centre
Term	Semester 1
Level	Postgraduate Coursework
Location/s	North Terrace Campus
Units	3
Prerequisites	TECHCOMM 5021
Assessment	tests, workshops and assignments

Course Staff

Course Coordinator: Emeritus Professor Vernon Ireland

Course Timetable

The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from Course Planner.

Course Learning Outcomes

The key learning objectives of this course are:

Knowledge and understanding of the latest research and development of the principles for portfolio and programs management;
Application of research and professional practice tools to a range of contemporary issue such as climate change, terrorism, the global financial crises and disputes between waring communities;
The application of the principles for portfolio and programs management research in the development of potential solutions to contemporary issue;
Use of state-of-the-art processes and techniques developed for portfolio and programs management;
Understanding of the need to maintain ethical, social and cultural standards on projects
Understand the role of portfolios and programs in determining a balanced set of investment initiatives, programs and projects (components of a portfolio) that should be undertaken to meet the organisation’s strategic and business objectives;
Understand principles of systematic problem solving techniques and the use of issues trees to identify possible project ideas and initiatives
Understand how to balance a portfolio needs with organisational constraints in order to select the right projects
Understand the governance and risk parameters and processes needed for the success of a portfolio
Understand how to monitor, control and report on the execution and benefit realisation

University Graduate Attributes

This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:

University Graduate Attribute	Course Learning Outcome(s)
Knowledge and understanding of the content and techniques of a chosen discipline at advanced levels that are internationally recognised.	1-6, 8, 9
The ability to locate, analyse, evaluate and synthesise information from a wide variety of sources in a planned and timely manner.	2, 6-9
An ability to apply effective, creative and innovative solutions, both independently and cooperatively, to current and future problems.	1-6, 8
Skills of a high order in interpersonal understanding, teamwork and communication.	4-6
A proficiency in the appropriate use of contemporary technologies.	4-10
A commitment to continuous learning and the capacity to maintain intellectual curiosity throughout life.	5-10
A commitment to the highest standards of professional endeavour and the ability to take a leadership role in the community.	5-10
An awareness of ethical, social and cultural issues within a global context and their importance in the exercise of professional skills and responsibilities.	5-10

Learning & Teaching Activities

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Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
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Course Grading

Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:

M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme)
Grade	Mark	Description
FNS		Fail No Submission
F	1-49	Fail
P	50-64	Pass
C	65-74	Credit
D	75-84	Distinction
HD	85-100	High Distinction
CN		Continuing
NFE		No Formal Examination
RP		Result Pending

Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.

Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.

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