Faculty of Arts and Business School of Business Teaching Session: Semester 1 Year: 2016 Course Coordinator: Dericka Frost Email: dfrost@usc.edu.au Consultation Times: As advised on Blackboard Course outline Code: MGT210 Title: Project Management 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 2. Unit value 12 units
Page 2 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. Analyse current issues and developments in project management. Analyse, scope and define the parameters of projects and the underlying problems to be solved. Apply appropriate concepts of project management to successfully implement projects and solve particular problems. Demonstrate knowledge and skills related to the team processes involved in project management. Argue and negotiate viewpoints regarding project management. Develop in relation to the different parts of the project cycle innovative solutions to key issues and problems. Manage and evaluate projects ethically. 1, 2 and 3 Knowledgeable. 1, 2 and 3 Ethical. 2 and 3 Creative and critical thinkers. 1, 2 and 3 Empowered. 2 Empowered. 2 Empowered. 1, 2 and 3 Engaged. 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, corequisites and anti-requisites 4.1 Enrolment restrictions 4.2 Pre-requisites 4.3 Co-requisites 4.4 Anti-requisites
Page 3 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 Assessment Tasks No. Individual or Group Weighting % What is the duration / length? 1 Project Management Knowledge Test 2 Project Plan Group 40% 3,500 words 3a 3b Project Management Literature Research Project: Literature Review Paper Project Management Literature Research Project: 3 minute thesis presentation When should I submit? Where should I submit it? Individual 20% 1 hour Week 4 In lecture Individual 35% 1,500 words Week 11, Wednesday, 6pm AEST Week 13, Wednesday, 6pm AEST Individual 5% 3 minutes Weeks 11 and 12 100% Online via SafeAssign Online via SafeAssign In tutorials Assessment Task 1: Project Management Knowledge Test Goal: To display an understanding of project management concepts and applications. 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 questions and a single case study to which you apply Project Management theory. Criteria Demonstrate comprehension and understanding of Project Management, terminology, principles, processes and practice as covered in the course to date. Evidence of appropriate application of relevant Project Management theory to case study context. Generic skill assessed Skill assessment level Information literacy Problem solving Assessment Task 2: Project Plan
Page 4 Goal: Product: Format Criteria To demonstrate an understanding of the practical application of project management planning. Project Plan 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). 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 Based on the agreement between the Client and the Project Manager in the Project Charter create a Project Plan for 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 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, 4 th edition minimum of 5 academic and 5 non-academic references expected RFP and Project Charter in appendices Generic skill assessed Problem solving Organisation Skill assessment level Assessment Task 3a and 3b: Project Management Literature Research Project: Literature Review Paper and 3 minute thesis presentation
Page 5 Goal: Product: Format: Criteria To demonstrate an understanding of contemporary research into project management issues. Project Management Literature Research Project. This is an individual assessment in two parts: Task 3a - A 1,500 word (max) literature review paper (week 13) on your selected aspect of contemporary project management theory and practice. Task 3b - A 3 minute presentation (week 11 or 12 tutorial) on the major findings from the literature review undertaken. Assessment Criteria for Literature Review Paper and Presentation Section Task 3a - Based on your research into a contemporary project management issue/concept, create a literature review paper covering theoretical and applied perspectives Task 3b - Based on your literature review paper prepare and deliver a 3 minute presentation Guide for students 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 nonacademic reference sources (2010 or later) Differing perspectives on issues should be identified and critically analysed Quality presentation materials Professional delivery of relevant content Audience engagement Generic skill assessed Problem solving Communication Skill assessment level 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 Safe Assign. This software allows for text comparisons to be made between your submitted assessment item and all other work that Safe Assign has access to. If required, details of how to submit via Safe Assign 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.
Page 6 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 What key Week / concepts/content will I Module learn? 1 Course Overview. Introduction to Project Management. 2 Organisational Capability. Leading and Managing Project Team. 3 Project Selection and Prioritization. Chartering Projects. Scope Planning. 4 Friday, 25 th March Good Friday Public Holiday TASK 1 Knowledge Test (in Lecture 1 hr.). Stakeholder Analysis & Communications Planning. 5 Scheduling Projects. Resourcing Projects. What activities will I engage in to learn the concepts/content? Directed Study Independent Study Activities Activities Lecture and Tutorial Tutorial 1: Assessments, Project Course Outline and become Management (PM) familiar with assessment principles, and research requirements. hints Text: Chapter 1. Lecture and Tutorial Project Lifecycle, and Project Team Development. Lecture and Tutorial Creating a Project, Charter document, and Scoping a Project Lecture and Tutorial Stakeholder analysis, and Communications planning Mid Semester Break Scheduling projects, and identifying and scheduling Resources Tutorial 2: Text: Chapters 3 & 13. Activities: Project team creation and management Tutorial 3: Text: Chapters 2, 4 & 6. the Charter and defining the scope of and outcomes sought for the Task 2 project. Tutorial 4: Text: Chapter 5 the stakeholder and communications requirements for Task 2 project. Tutorial 5: Text: Chapters 7 & 8.
Page 7 6 Project Risk Management. Project Quality & Project Kick-off. 7 Budgeting Project Supply Chain Management Determining Project Progress & Results 8 Monday, 25 th April Anzac Day Public Holiday 9 Monday, 2 nd May Labour Day Public Holiday Finishing the Project & Realizing the Benefits Reviewing the Project Lifecycle Events as Projects Triple Bottom Line Sustainability 10 Community Consultation & Engagement Risk Management, and defining Quality Budgeting, Supply Chain, and Monitoring & Controlling Provable results Triple Bottom Line (TBL) Sustainability Community engagement and consultation Task 2: You must submit Charter to Client (Tutor) for feedback. schedules and resource requirements for Task 2 project. Tutorial 6: Text: Chapters 10 & 11. risk management and quality requirements for Task 2 project. Tutorial 7: Text: Chapters 9, 12 & 14. budgetary considerations, supply chain strategies, and monitoring and controlling processes for Task 2 project. Tutorial 8: Text: Chapter 15 closer-out processes will be managed for Task 2 project. Tutorial 9: Blackboard Handout Week 9 Produce a document outlining TBL sustainability considerations for Task 2 project, and initial draft for Task 2 Project Plan. Tutorial 10: Blackboard Handout Week 10 consultation and engagement considerations for Task 2 project. Final draft of Task 2 Project Plan
Page 8 11 Large scale and iconic projects. Public Sector Projects White Elephants, and Public Private Partnerships (PPP) Tutorial 11: Blackboard Handout Week 11 A three minute literature review research presentations 12 Contemporary Issues in Project Management a case study 13 Contemporary Issues in Project Management - presentations Contemporary issues in Project Management Lecture Project Management Student Research Colloquium Study Period Central Examination Period End of Semester Break Please note that the course activities may be subject to variation. Task 2: Submission of Task 2 Project Plan Tutorial 12: Blackboard Handout Week 12 A three minute literature review research presentations No Tutorial Submit Task 3 Literature Review Paper 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 2014 Contemporary Project Management, 3 rd edn HIGHLY RECOMMENDED READINGS Summers, J & Smith, B 2014 Communication Skills Handbook, 4 th edn South-Western Cengage Learning, Mason. 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 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.
Page 9 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. 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 Student Central - Building C Tel: +61 7 5430 2890 Fax: +61 7 5430 2882 Email: Studentcentral@usc.edu.au