TECHCOMM 2000 - Project Management for New Ventures
North Terrace Campus - Semester 1 - 2014
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code TECHCOMM 2000 Course Project Management for New Ventures Coordinating Unit Entrepreneurship, Commercialisation & Innov Centre Term Semester 1 Level Undergraduate Location/s North Terrace Campus Units 3 Contact Intensive lectures, tutorials and practicals Assessment Individual assignment, practicals, exam Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Dr Gary Hancock
Name: Peter de Haan
Short Bio:
After graduating from the University of South Australia in 1994, Peter worked predominately in the defence industry in software/systems engineering roles across a variety of projects providing him with exposure to the systems/software lifecycle management and a variety of project management practices. Projects on which Peter has worked include: ANZAC Frigate Combat System, Jindalee and JORN Radar Systems, Seahawk Helicopter Simulator and Naval Imaging Systems. Outside of defence, Peter’s projects have included control systems for Steel Rolling Mill and development of a prototype Train Simulator driver trainer. During his tenure at BAE Systems Peter was the Systems/Software Engineering Environment Lead for the Engineering Division with a brief that oversaw all BAE Systems projects in Australia, the introduction of virtual teams and development of communities of practice. Peter went on to join BHP-Billiton as an Information and Knowledge Management Specialist before taking a sabbatical during which he became an owner/builder to oversee the building of his bespoke home. Peter has completed masters’ degrees in both entrepreneurship and project management, will complete his MBA in 2014 and founded Freelance Systems Thinking in 2008. Peter also lectures in areas of Complex Project Management, Systems Engineering, Business Architecture and Systems, and Logistics and Supply Chain Management. http://www.linkedin.com/in/dehaan
Email: peter.dehaan@adelaide.edu.au
Phone: +61 8 8313 7422 (ECIC Front Desk)Course Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from Course Planner.
Opening intensive:
Monday 24th, Tuesday 25th & Wednesday 26th March
9am-4pm
5.01, Level 5, Nexus 10
Closing intensive:
Monday 5th, Tuesday 6th & Wednesday 7th May
9am-4pm
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Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
1 Knowledge and understanding of the latest research and developments in the field of project management; 2 Application of research to the issues involved in creating a new venture; 3 Identification and use of the latest research findings on project management, systems thinking and soft systems methodology; 4 The application of systems thinking research in the development of potential solutions to issue such as investor and stakeholder relations, and dealing with communities individually and in groups; 5 Ability to explain and gain resolution of issues and provide confidence to stakeholders and investor groups; 6 Recognition of the need to lead project teams and migrate them from a traditional project management to a complex project management perspective; 7 Appreciation of ethical, social and cultural issues and an understanding of the implication of these issues in the creations of new ventures. 8 To acquire a wide source of material that facilitates a continual learning process University Graduate Attributes
This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:
University Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s) Knowledge and understanding of the content and techniques of a chosen discipline at advanced levels that are internationally recognised. 1-4 The ability to locate, analyse, evaluate and synthesise information from a wide variety of sources in a planned and timely manner. 1-4 An ability to apply effective, creative and innovative solutions, both independently and cooperatively, to current and future problems. 2,5-7 Skills of a high order in interpersonal understanding, teamwork and communication. 5-7 A proficiency in the appropriate use of contemporary technologies. 1,3,4,5,6 A commitment to continuous learning and the capacity to maintain intellectual curiosity throughout life. 2-4,8 A commitment to the highest standards of professional endeavour and the ability to take a leadership role in the community. 5,6,7 An awareness of ethical, social and cultural issues within a global context and their importance in the exercise of professional skills and responsibilities. 5,7 -
Learning Resources
Required Resources
Timmons, Jeffry A., Gillin, L. M., Burshtein, S., and Spinelli, Stephen Jr. (2010). New Venture Creation: Entrepreneurship for the 21st Century – A Pacific Rim Perspective, 1st Edition. McGraw-Hill Irwin.
Readings will also be available through MyUniRecommended Resources
- Further Readings
- Edson, MC 2007, 'Group Development : A CAS Perspective', pp. 1-23
- Edson, MC 2012, 'A Complex Adaptive Systems View of Resilience in a Project Team', Systems Research and Behavioral Science, vol. 29, no. 5, pp. 499-516
- Fuller, T & Warren, L 2006, 'Entrepreneurship as foresight: A complex social network perspective on organisational foresight', Futures, vol. 38, no. 8, pp. 956-971
- Fuller, T, Warren, L & Argyle, P 2008, 'Sustaining entrepreneurial business: a complexity perspective on processes that produce emergent practice', International Entrepreneurship And Management Journal, vol. 4, no. 1, pp. 1-17
- Goldstein, JA, Hazy, JK, Silberstang, J & Lewin, K 2008, 'Complexity and Social Entrepreneurship: A Fortuitous Meeting', Emergence: Complexity & Organization, vol. 10, no. 3, pp. 9-24
- Hock, DW 1995, 'The chaordic organization: Out of control and into order', World Business Academy Perspectives, vol. 9, no. 1, pp. 5-18
- Lichtenstein, BB, Carter, NM, Dooley, KJ & Gartner, WB 2007, 'Complexity dynamics of nascent entrepreneurship', Journal of Business Venturing, vol. 22, no. 2, pp. 236-261
- Zivkovic, S 2011, 'EMES CONFERENCES 3 rd EMES International Research Conference on Social Enterprise'
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Learning & Teaching Activities
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Assessment
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Assessment Summary
An overview of the course assessment appears in the following Table. Details appear in the following section:
# Assessment Length Weighting Due Date Learning Outcomes 1 Individual Essay 1000 words 6th April 1 & 2 2 Individual Report 2000 words 20th April 1,2 & 5 3 Individual Presentation Presentation 5th May 1,2 & 5 4 Individual Essay 1000 words 18th May 3 & 4 5 Group Assignment 4000+ words 25th May 1-7 6 Individual &
Group participationOngoing 1-8 Assessment Related Requirements
Students must complete all course assessment requirements and must attend lectures to be eligible to pass the course.
Course results are subject to moderation by the ECIC Board of ExaminersAssessment Detail
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Submission
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Course Grading
Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:
M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme) Grade Mark Description FNS Fail No Submission F 1-49 Fail P 50-64 Pass C 65-74 Credit D 75-84 Distinction HD 85-100 High Distinction CN Continuing NFE No Formal Examination RP Result Pending Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.
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