Abstract
Program management encompasses the coordinated management of multiple projects designed to implement strategies and deliver specific benefits. Portfolio management encompasses those programs and projects needed to achieve strategic business objectives. This subject gives students the skills and understanding required for coordinated management of multiple projects directed toward strategic business and … For more content click the Read More button below.
Syllabus
Introduction and definitions of project, programs and portfoliosIntegrating projects into programs or portfoliosDefining Program Scope and its boundariesTime, cost, quality, and resources for programsCommunication between PMO, projects and stakeholdersRisk Management between programs and projectsProgram/Portfolio integrationManaging Stakeholders at the program levelGovernance of Programs and PortfoliosUsing portfolios for strategic change
Learning outcomes
Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
1.
be able to understand and apply the principles of program and portfolio management to the realisation of benefits for an organisation;
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be able to differentiate and compare program, portfolio and project management concepts and principles;
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be able to design portfolio and program plans to bring about strategic business change;
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be able to implement and justify the PMI® processes and methods for program and portfolio management;
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be able to justify how risk and communication management relates to strategic business goals; and
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be able to explain and defend the value of program and portfolio management for large organisations.
Enrolment restrictions
Only available to students enrolled in IT Masters relevant courses.