Faculty of: Arts and Business School of Business Teaching Session: Semester 1 Year: 2015 Course Coordinator: Steven Boyd Office No: K1.07A Phone No: (07)5456 5129 Email: sboyd@usc.edu.au Course outline Code: PRM701 Title: Project Management Principles 1. What is this course about? 1.1 Course description This course focuses on building the foundation knowledge necessary to efficiently manage projects in professional organisations. This knowledge principally relates to the internationally recognised Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) and its application to temporary endeavours undertaken to create a unique product, service or result. 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. 1.2 Course content Introduction to the project management knowledge areas of: 1) Project Integration Management; 2) Project Scope Management; 3) Project Time Management; 4) Project Cost Management; 5) Project Quality Management; 6) Project Human Resource Management; 7) Project Communications Management; 8) Project Risk Management; 9) Project Procurement Management; 10) Project Stakeholders Management 2. Unit value 12 units
Page 2 3. How does this course contribute to my learning? Specific Learning Outcomes Assessment Tasks Graduate Qualities On successful completion of this course you should be able to: Communicate an advanced understanding of the recent developments in project management and the applicability to the project lifecycle. Design and plan a new project for authorisation and define its scope. Effectively participate in a project team to achieve project objectives and balance project constraints. You will be assessed on the learning outcome in task/s: 1, 2, 3 Knowledgeable. Empowered. Completing these tasks successfully will contribute to you becoming: 2 Creative and critical thinkers. 1, 2 Empowered. 4. Am I eligible to enrol in this course? Refer to the Coursework Programs and Awards - Academic Policy for definitions of pre-requisites, corequisites and anti-requisites 4.1 Enrolment restrictions Must be enrolled in a Postgraduate program 4.2 Pre-requisites 4.3 Co-requisites 4.4 Anti-requisites 4.5 Specific assumed prior knowledge and skills Competent English language skills for oral and written work 5. How am I going to be assessed? 5.1 Grading scale Standard High Distinction (HD), Distinction (DN), Credit (CR), Pass (PS), Fail (FL)
Page 3 5.2 Assessment tasks Task Assessment Tasks No. 1 Preliminary Project Charter Presentation 2 Preliminary Project Charter and Management Plan 3 Open book open web examination Individual or Group Weighting % What is the duration / length? When should I submit? Where should I submit it? Group 10% 15 minutes Weeks 3-5 In class/online Group 40% 3,500 words Week 11 SafeAssign Individual 50% 24 hours Week 12 SafeAssign 100% Assessment Task 1: Preliminary Project Charter Presentation Goal: To communicate your understanding of project management and apply this to the project lifecycle. The group presentation is an opportunity for you to demonstrate that you can interact effectively in leadership and/or subordinate project roles. Product: One 15 minute group (around 3 to 4 students) presentation. Format: This is a group assessment delivered in either a face-to-face format or pre-recorded mixed media performance. The group will be awarded the same grade. See USC Portal (Blackboard) for more information. Criteria Application of an advanced understanding of the project management body of knowledge, including recent developments. Participation in a project team to achieve project objectives and balance project constraints. Presentation of complex material in a professional cohesive informative manner. Generic skill assessed Skill assessment level Communication Collaboration Assessment Task 2: Preliminary Project Charter and Management Plan Goal: To enable you, as part of a team, to design and plan a new project for authorisation and define its scope. The planning process is an opportunity for you to demonstrate that you can interact effectively in leadership and/or subordinate project roles. Product: Preliminary Project Charter and Management Plan. Format: This is a group project. The group will be awarded the same grade. See USC Portal (Blackboard) for more information. Criteria Application of an advanced understanding of the project management body of knowledge, including recent developments. Designing and planning of a new project for authorisation and definition of its scope. Participation in a project team to achieve project objectives and balance project constraints. Presentation of professional written material utilising relevant literature and industry benchmarks.
Page 4 Generic skill assessed Problem solving Collaboration Skill assessment level Assessment Task 3: Open book examination Goal: To demonstrate your construction of project management knowledge. The examination is an opportunity for you to demonstrate the application of key project management concepts to case studies. Product: Open book open web (OBOW) exam. Format: This is an individual assessment. The final open book open web (OBOW) exam will focus on all aspects of the course. Students will be required to focus on the application of key concepts of project management in the context of a regional project case study, introduced in the final lecture, and the other case studies as provided. The OBOW exam questions will be available through Blackboard at a prescribed time. Students will then have 24 hours to upload their answers through SafeAssign. See USC Portal (Blackboard) for more information. Criteria Advanced understanding of the project management body of knowledge, including recent developments. Capacity to apply an advanced project management body of knowledge to various situations and contexts. Generic skill assessed Skill assessment level Problem solving 5.3 Additional assessment requirements SafeAssign In order to minimise incidents of plagiarism and collusion, this course may require that some of its assessment tasks are submitted electronically via SafeAssign. This software allows for text comparisons to be made between your submitted assessment item and all other work that SafeAssign has access to. If required, details of how to submit via SafeAssign will be provided on the Blackboard site of the course. 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 This course is also available online Page 5 6.2 Teaching semester/session(s) offered Semester 1 6.3 Course Teaching What key concepts/content will I Week / learn? Module What will I engage in to learn the concepts/content? Directed Study Independent Study Activities Activities 1 Introduction Lecture Readings 2, 3, 4 Initiation Lecture and tutorial Readings and other 5, 6, 7 Week 5 Friday, 3 rd April Good Friday Public Holiday Planning Lecture and tutorial Readings and other Mid Semester Break after Week 5 8, 9 Delivery Lecture and tutorial Readings and other 10 Finalisation Lecture and tutorial Readings and other 11 Post finalisation and functional management Lecture and tutorial 12 Course review and revision Lecture and tutorial Revision Please note that the course 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 Project Management Institute 2013 A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK Guide) Fifth Edition Kloppenborg T. J. 2012 Contemporary Project Management: Organize/Plan/Perform, Second Edition Readings and other Project Management Institute South Western
Page 6 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 7.4 Risk management There is minimal health and safety risk in this course. It is your responsibility to familiarise yourself with the Health and Safety policies and procedures applicable within campus areas. 8. How can I obtain help with my studies? In the first instance you should contact your tutor, then the Course Coordinator. Student Life and Learning provides additional assistance to all students through Peer Advisors and Academic Skills Advisors. You can drop in or book an appointment. To book: Tel: +61 7 5430 1226 or Email: StudentLifeandLearning@usc.edu.au 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 http://www.usc.edu.au/university/governance-and-executive/policies-and-procedures#academic-learningand-teaching 10. Faculty specific information LOCATING JOURNAL ARTICLES If you have been notified that the journal articles in this course are available on e-reserve, use the on-line library catalogue to find them. For journal articles not on e-reserve, click on the "Journals and Newspapers" link on the Library Homepage. Enter the journal title e.g. History Australia, then search for the volume and issue or keyword as needed. ASSIGNMENT COVER SHEETS The Faculty of Arts and Business assignment cover sheet can be found on Blackboard or on the USC Portal at: Faculty of Arts and Business (Students) > Forms. It must be completed in full identifying student name, assignment topic, tutor and tutorial time. This must be attached securely to the front of each assessment item prior to submission. Claims of loss of assignments will not be considered unless supported by a receipt. HELP: If you are experiencing problems with your studies or academic work, consult your tutor in the first instance or the Course Coordinator as quickly as possible.
Page 7 DIFFICULTIES: If you are experiencing difficulties relating to teaching and assessment you should approach your tutor in the first instance. If not satisfied after that you should approach in order your Course Coordinator, Program Coordinator then Head of School. General enquiries and student support Faculty Student Centre Tel: +61 7 5430 1259 Fax: +61 7 5430 2859 Email: FABinfo@usc.edu.au