course outline code: mgt210 title: project management€¢ project quality & kick-off •...

Course outline

Code: MGT210 Title: Project Management

Faculty of Arts, Business and Law School of Business Teaching Session: Semester 1 Year: 2018 Course Coordinator: Melissa Innes Telephone: 07 5459 4572 Email: [email protected] Consultation Times: As advised on Blackboard 1. What is this course about? 1.1 Course description Projects, whether small or large, simple or complex, can be managed effectively through the application of key management processes and deployment of specific skills. Through real world case studies you are introduced to the principles, concepts and processes of project management and their application in both the business and public sectors. The course stresses that project management involves a range of interactive and iterative processes requiring the application of core management skills for successful project achievement. This course does not focus specifically on the technical aspects of project management. 1.2 Course content

• Introduction to Project Management • Organisational Capability • Leading and Managing Project Teams • Project Selection and Prioritization • Stakeholder Analysis & Communications Planning • Scope Planning • Chartering, Scheduling, Resourcing and Budgeting Projects • Project Risk Management • Project Quality & Kick-off • Project Supply Chain Management • Determining Project Progress & Results • Finishing the Project and Realizing the Benefits • Reviewing the Project Lifecycle • Large Scale & Iconic and Public-Sector Projects • Events as Projects • Triple Bottom Line Sustainability • Community Consultation & Engagement • Industry Speaker • Project success and failure

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Course Outline: MGT210 Project Management

2. Unit value 12 units 3. How does this course contribute to my learning?

Specific Learning Outcomes On successful completion of this course you should be able to:

Assessment Tasks You will be assessed on the learning outcome in task/s:

Graduate Qualities Completing these tasks successfully will contribute to you becoming:

Identify the different theoretical perspectives and issues relating to project management.

1, 2 and 3 Knowledgeable.

Analyse current issues and developments in project management.

1, 2 and 3 Ethical.

Analyse, scope and define the parameters of projects and the underlying problems to be solved.

2 and 3 Creative and critical thinkers.

Apply appropriate concepts of project management to successfully implement projects and solve particular problems.

1, 2 and 3 Empowered.

Demonstrate knowledge and skills related to the team processes involved in project management.

2 Empowered.

Argue and negotiate viewpoints regarding project management.

2 Empowered.

Develop, in relation to the different parts of the project cycle, innovative solutions to key issues and problems.

1, 2 and 3 Engaged.

Manage and evaluate projects ethically.

1, 2 and 3 Ethical.

4. Am I eligible to enrol in this course? Refer to the Coursework Programs and Awards - Academic Policy for definitions of “pre-requisites, co-requisites and anti-requisites” 4.1 Enrolment restrictions Nil 4.2 Pre-requisites Nil 4.3 Co-requisites Nil


4.4 Anti-requisites ICT352 or enrolled in BUS381 4.5 Specific assumed prior knowledge and skills Ability to work in teams 5. How am I going to be assessed? 5.1 Grading scale Standard – High Distinction (HD), Distinction (DN), Credit (CR), Pass (PS), Fail (FL) 5.2 Assessment tasks

Task No.

Assessment Tasks Individual or Group

Weighting %

What is the duration /

length?

When should I submit?

Where should I

submit it? 1 Project Management

Knowledge Test Individual 20% 1 hour Week 4 In lecture

2 Project Plan Group 40% 3,500 words Week 11 Online via SafeAssign

3a Project Management Literature Research Project: 3 minute presentation

Individual 10% 3 minutes Weeks 11 and 12

In tutorials

3b Project Management Literature Research Project: Literature Review Paper

Individual 30% 1,500 words Week 13 Online via SafeAssign

100%

Assessment Task 1: Project Management Knowledge Test

Goal: To display an understanding of project management concepts. Product: Test Format: This Project Management basic knowledge test will be conducted under exam conditions

during the Week 4 Lecture. The test will examine your comprehension and understanding of Project Management, terminology, principles, processes and practice as covered in the course to date. The format of the exam will include multiple choice and short answer questions.

Criteria • Demonstrate comprehension and understanding of Project Management, terminology, principles, processes and practice as covered in the course to date.

Generic skill assessed Skill assessment level Information literacy Developing Problem solving Developing


Assessment Task 2: Project Plan

Goal: To demonstrate an understanding of the practical application of project management planning.

Product: Project Plan Format This is a group assessment.

In this task you will, in response to a Request For Proposal (RFP), form a Project Team to negotiate with your Client (Tutor), create a Project Charter and subsequently supply your Client with a Project Plan. The project will be based on a hypothetical case study provided by the Course Coordinator. This project should be done as a group with a maximum of five per group, unless otherwise agreed to by the Course Coordinator. All group members must be within a single tutorial as time will be allocated for team meetings at certain tutorials. A schedule outlining key tasks and milestones for the completion of Task 2 will be provided on the MGT210 Blackboard site. Note: A single mark will be given to all team members. In the case of team member contribution disputes, the Course Coordinator may require evidence of individual contribution to the Project Plan to ascertain if the assignment of differing marks to individual team members is warranted (please keep evidence of your contribution to sections of the plan and hours involved).

Criteria Assessment Criteria for Project Plan Section Guide for students

In response to the Request For Proposal (RFP) negotiate a clear understanding of the project and its requirements, in the form of a Project Charter, with the Client

• appropriate usage of Project Charter Template provided

• reflects all requirements as per RFP and client communications

• negotiations with client professionally conducted

Based on the agreement between the Client and the Project Manager in the Project Charter create a Project Plan for the Client.

• based on Project Plan Template provided • ensure you use PM terminology. • ensure it aligns with Client Project Charter. • must be well written, clear and not subject

to dual meanings. • Project Plan elements must be integrated. • must give clear and well supported

recommendations. Professional report presentation • appropriate usage of Project Plan Template

• Report style as per Summers, J. & Smith, B., 2014, Communication Skills Handbook, 4th edition

• minimum of 5 academic and 5 non-academic references expected

• RFP and Project Charter in appendices

Generic skill assessed Skill assessment level Problem solving Developing Organisation Developing


Assessment Task 3a and 3b: Project Management Literature Research Project: 3 minute presentation and Literature Review Paper

Goal: To demonstrate an understanding of contemporary research into project management issues.

Product: Project Management Literature Research Project. Format: This is an individual assessment in two parts:

Task 3a - A 3 minute presentation (week 11 or 12 tutorial) outlining the literature review approach and identifying key themes of the literature review being undertaken. Task 3b - A 1,500 word (max) literature review paper (week 13) on your selected aspect of contemporary project management theory and practice.

Criteria Assessment Criteria for Literature Review Paper and Presentation Section Guide for students Task 3a - Based on the development of your literature review paper, prepare and deliver a 3 minute presentation

• Quality presentation materials • Professional delivery of relevant content • Audience engagement

Task 3b - Based on your research into a contemporary project management issue/concept, create a literature review paper covering theoretical and applied perspectives

• Base format on template provided • Ensure use of correct PM terminology • Ensure coverage of both theoretical and

applied perspectives • Must be academically well written • Contain a minimum of 10 academic and 5

non-academic reference sources (2000 or later)

• Differing perspectives on issues should be identified and critically analysed

Generic skill assessed Skill assessment level Problem solving Developing Communication Developing

5.3 Additional assessment requirements Plagiarism In order to minimise incidents of plagiarism and collusion, this course may require that some of its assessment tasks, when submitted to Blackboard, are electronically checked through SafeAssign. This software allows for text comparisons to be made between your submitted assessment item and all other work that SafeAssign has access to. Eligibility for Supplementary Assessment Your eligibility for supplementary assessment in a course is dependent of the following conditions applying: a) The final mark is in the percentage range 47% to 49.4% b) The course is graded using the Standard Grading scale c) You have not failed an assessment task in the course due to academic misconduct


5.4 Submission penalties Late submission of assessment tasks will be penalised at the following maximum rate:

• 5% (of the assessment task’s identified value) per day for the first two days from the date identified as the due date for the assessment task.

• 10% (of the assessment task’s identified value) for the third day • 20% (of the assessment task’s identified value) for the fourth day and subsequent days up to and

including seven days from the date identified as the due date for the assessment task. • A result of zero is awarded for an assessment task submitted after seven days from the date

identified as the due date for the assessment task. Weekdays and weekends are included in the calculation of days late. To request an extension you must contact your course coordinator to negotiate an outcome. 6. How is the course offered? 6.1 Directed study hours On campus Lecture: 2 hours per week On campus Tutorial: 1 hour per week 6.2 Teaching semester/session(s) offered Semester 1 6.3 Course activities

Teaching Week / Module

What key concepts/content will I

learn?

What activities will I engage in to learn the concepts/content?

Directed Study Activities Independent Study Activities

1 Course Overview. Introduction to Project Management.

Lecture and Tutorial Discuss: Assessments, Project Management (PM) principles, and research hints

Tutorial 1: Read: Course Outline and become familiar with assessment requirements. Text: Chapter 1.

2 Organisational Capability. Leading and Managing Project Team.

Lecture and Tutorial Discuss: ‘Project Lifecycle’, and Project Team Development.

Tutorial 2: Read: Text: Chapters 3 & 13. Activities: Project team creation and management

3 Project Selection and Prioritization. Chartering Projects. Scope Planning.

Lecture and Tutorial Discuss: Creating a Project, Charter document, and Scoping a Project

Tutorial 3: Read: Text: Chapters 2, 4 & 6. Activity: Produce documents outlining the Charter and defining the scope of and outcomes sought for the Task 2 project.

4

TASK 1 Knowledge Test (in Lecture – 1 hr.).

Lecture: Knowledge Test Tutorial discusses:

Tutorial 4: Read: Text: Chapter 5


Stakeholder Analysis & Communications Planning.

Stakeholder analysis, and Communications planning

Activity: Produce documents outlining the stakeholder and communications requirements for Task 2 project.

5 Friday,

30th March Good Friday

Public Holiday

Scheduling Projects. Resourcing Projects.

Lecture and tutorial Discuss: Scheduling projects, and identifying and scheduling Resources

Tutorial 5: Read: Text: Chapters 7 & 8. Activity: Task 2: You must submit Charter to Client (Tutor) for feedback. Produce documents outlining schedules and resource requirements for Task 2 project.

Mid Semester Break

6 Project Risk Management.

Project Quality & Project Kick-off.

Lecture and tutorial Discuss: Risk Management, and defining Quality

Tutorial 6: Read: Text: Chapters 10 & 11. Activity: Produce documents outlining risk management and quality requirements for Task 2 project.

7

Budgeting Project Supply Chain Management Determining Project Progress & Results

Lecture and tutorial Discuss: Budgeting, Supply Chain, and Monitoring & Controlling

Tutorial 7: Read: Text: Chapters 9, 12 & 14. Activity: Produce documents outlining budgetary considerations, supply chain strategies, and monitoring and controlling processes for Task 2 project.

8 Wednesday,

25th April ANZAC Day

Public Holiday

Finishing the Project & Realizing the Benefits Reviewing the Project Lifecycle Literature Review Guidance

Lecture and tutorial Discuss: Provable results

Tutorial 8: Read: Text: Chapter 15 Activity: Produce documents outlining closer-out processes will be managed for Task 2 project.

9

Events as Projects Triple Bottom Line Sustainability.

Lecture and tutorial Discuss: Triple Bottom Line (TBL) Sustainability

Tutorial 9: Read: Blackboard Handout Week 9


Activity: Produce a document outlining TBL sustainability considerations for Task 2 project, and initial draft for Task 2 Project Plan.

10 Monday, 7st May

Labour Day Public Holiday

Community Consultation & Engagement

Lecture and tutorial Discuss: Community engagement and consultation

Tutorial 10: Read: Blackboard Handout Week 10 Activity: Produce documents outlining consultation and engagement considerations for Task 2 project. Final draft of Task 2 Project Plan

11 Large scale and iconic projects. Public Sector Projects

Lecture and tutorial Discuss: White Elephants, and Public Private Partnerships (PPP)

Tutorial 11: Read: Blackboard Handout Week 11 Activity: Three minute literature review research presentations Task 2: Submission of Task 2 Project Plan

12 Project success and failure Lecture and tutorial Discuss: Contemporary issues in Project Management

Tutorial 12: Read: Blackboard Handout Week 12 Activity: Three minute literature review research presentations

13 –Project Management Overview

Lecture Project Management Student Research Colloquium

No Tutorial Activity: Task 3: Submission of Task 3 Literature Review Paper

Study Period Central Examination Period

End of Semester Break Please note that the course activities may be subject to variation.


7. What resources do I need to undertake this course? 7.1 Prescribed text(s) Please note that you need to have regular access to the resource(s) listed below:

Author Year Title Publisher Kloppenborg, TJ 2015 Contemporary Project Management, 3rd

edn South-Western Cengage Learning, Mason.

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED READINGS Summers, J & Smith, B 2014 Communication Skills Handbook, 4th edn John Wiley & Sons, Milton.

7.2 Required and recommended readings Lists of required and recommended readings may be found for this course on its Blackboard site. These materials/readings will assist you in preparing for tutorials and assignments, and will provide further information regarding particular aspects of your course.

7.3 Specific requirements Nil 7.4 Risk management Health and safety risks have been assessed as low. It is your responsibility to research and understand risks of specific courses and to review the USC’s health and safety principles by viewing the online induction training for students. 8. How can I obtain help with my studies? In the first instance you should contact your tutor, then the Course Coordinator. Additional assistance is provided to all students through Peer Advisors and Academic Skills Advisors. You can drop in or book an appointment. To book: Tel: +61 7 5430 2890 or Email: [email protected] 9. Links to relevant University policies and procedures For more information on Academic Learning & Teaching categories including:

• Assessment: Courses and Coursework Programs • Review of Assessment and Final Grades • Supplementary Assessment • Administration of Central Examinations • Deferred Examinations • Student Academic Misconduct • Students with a Disability

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• USC Sunshine Coast - Student Central, Ground Floor, Building C, 90 Sippy Downs Drive, Sippy Downs • USC SouthBank - Student Central, Building A4 (SW1), 52 Merivale Street, South Brisbane • USC Gympie - Student Central, 71 Cartwright Road, Gympie • USC Fraser Coast - Student Central, Student Central, Building A, 161 Old Maryborough Rd, Hervey Bay • USC Caboolture - Student Central, Level 1 Building J, Cnr Manley and Tallon Street, Caboolture

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