This unit will equip you with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively manage project execution and closure, ensuring that projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the satisfaction of stakeholders. You will learn about various activities involved in executing a project plan, such as managing project resources, monitoring project progress, and controlling project risks. You will learn about the importance of communication and collaboration among team members and stakeholders during the project execution phase. You will be able to identify the practical application of project monitoring, control systems, and the management of issues, such as scope creep, risk, quality, and baseline changes, arising during the execution. You will also learn about the importance of proper project closure, including finalizing deliverables, conducting post-project evaluations, and documenting project outcomes.

Every unit is reviewed for enhancement each year. At the most recent review, the following staff and student feedback items were identified and recommendations were made.

Feedback from Student Feedback.

Some misalignments between case studies and learning material in class.

Review learning material and case studies to ensure the topics are aligned.

Feedback from Student Feedback.

Great use of a variety of learning approaches, such as lectures, case studies, group discussion and in-class activities to engage students.

Maintain the high level of teaching and learning and provide support to academic staff where they may need assistance to provide prompt feedback to students and engage students in class.

Feedback from Student Feedback.

Provide pre-recorded lectures and tutorials for DST students and to those students that potentially miss classes.

Recorded lectures are no longer a requirement (post-COVID); however, DST students need additional support. It is worthwhile considering developing a series of videos for lectures and tutorials for DST students. Recording live lectures is not advisable due to logistical challenges and student privacy (for subsequent terms), so this will require a budget in order to develop professional video collateral (which will need updating with the PMBOK guide or unit material changes).

Feedback from Student Feedback.

Provide formal and structured Zoom or MS Teams drop-in sessions to DST Students.

Currently, there are no formal drop-in sessions, and while many DST students do not seek this level of support, there are times when such support is required. This level of support will require drop-on sessions to be organised in the evenings (as most DST students work during the day). Implementing such a recommendation will improve the DST learning experience; however, implementing this recommendation will have resource implications. Another option could be to livestream lectures on each campus and allow DST students to join if possible. However, this will require that lectures be delivered in spaces with such technical capabilities.