TECHCOMM 5014NA - Project Management Techniques

Ngee Ann Academy - Trimester 2 - 2014

This course follows Applied Project Management 1 in the Master of Applied Project Management. The course is designed to serve as a toolkit for learners to advance their careers in project management and build on knowledge gained in APM1. It covers the management techniques and tools required to achieve outcomes on projects in each of the areas of scope, time, cost, quality, risk, procurement, human resources and communication. The primary focus is on developing the skills of course participants to readily apply the tools and techniques learned in the class in managing the real life projects. Attention is placed on discussing the `why to use' and `how to use' aspects of the tools and techniques described in PMBOK, as well as tools outside of the PMBOK framework. The course follows the PMBOK knowledge areas structure to complement the learning gained in Applied Project Management 1.

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Course Details

Course Code	TECHCOMM 5014NA
Course	Project Management Techniques
Coordinating Unit	Entrepreneurship, Commercialisation & Innov Centre
Term	Trimester 2
Level	Postgraduate Coursework
Location/s	Ngee Ann Academy
Units	3
Biennial Course	not offered in 2012

Course Staff

Course Coordinator: Emeritus Professor Vernon Ireland

Name: Vincent Kum (MBA, FCCA, PMP, CFE)

Short Bio:
Vincent currently leads the advisory division of IAG Consulting. Prior to joining IAG, he was a consultant with PwC Consulting and Deloitte Consulting South East Asia. He has 15 years of professional experience. Vincent has a wide and varied project management experience across industry sectors, ranging from Government/public services, Healthcare, Engineering & construction, Insurance, Pharmaceuticals & life sciences, Retail & consumer, Technology to Transportation & logistics.

Vincent is a Project Management Professional with the Project Management Institute (US). He is a Fellow member of Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (UK) and also a Certified Fraud Examiner with the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (US). Vincent is a graduate of California State University - East Bay holding a Masters degree in Business Administration and also obtained a Degree of BSc (Hons) Applied Accounting from Oxford Brookes University. He has completed the Asia Strategy Programme from Rotterdam School of Management Erasmus University.

Email: vincentkum@yahoo.com.sg

Phone: +65 9829 2982

Course Timetable

The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from Course Planner.

Opening intensive:
Friday 13 June 2014      7pm-10pm
Saturday 14 June 2014 1pm-8pm
Sunday 15 June 2014    9am-4pm

Closing intensive:
Friday 4 July 2014         7pm-10pm
Saturday 5 July 2014     1pm-8pm
Sunday 6 July 2014       9am-4pm

Course Learning Outcomes

1	Knowledge and understanding of the applied techniques of project management.
2	Knowledge and ability to capture, interpret and document the scenarios, requirements and activities associated with project management.
3	Knowledge and ability to apply project management techniques to a wide range of industries, including Information technology, defence, construction, roll-out of government services, social, finance, medical, research and commercialisation.
4	Knowledge and ability to promote team work and effective communications in the development and support of projects.
5	Knowledge and understanding of the application of appropriate technologies to support the project management process.
6	Appreciation of the benefits of continuing personal and professional development in the field of project management.
7	Appreciation of the leadership roles and knowledge of the skills required to encourage wider community involvement in the successful and sustainable development of projects.
8	Appreciation of ethical, social and cultural issues and an understanding of the implication of these issues in the sustainable development and management of projects.

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
The ability to locate, analyse, evaluate and synthesise information from a wide variety of sources in a planned and timely manner.	2
An ability to apply effective, creative and innovative solutions, both independently and cooperatively, to current and future problems.	3
Skills of a high order in interpersonal understanding, teamwork and communication.	4
A proficiency in the appropriate use of contemporary technologies.	5
A commitment to continuous learning and the capacity to maintain intellectual curiosity throughout life.	6
A commitment to the highest standards of professional endeavour and the ability to take a leadership role in the community.	7
An awareness of ethical, social and cultural issues within a global context and their importance in the exercise of professional skills and responsibilities.	8

Learning Resources

Required Resources

The University’s preferred textbook supplier is Unibooks: http://www.unibooks.com.au/

Text book:

Kerzner, Harold, 2013, Project Management – A systems Approach to Planning, Scheduling and Contracting, 11th Edition, John Wiley & Sons
ISBN-13: 978-1118022276

Recommended Resources

Recommended text books:

PMBOK: A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge, 2009, Project Management Institute, USA. 4th Ed. ISBN 10: 1933890517 ISBN 13: 9781933890517

Meredith, Jack R and Mantel, Samuel, (2009), Project Management - A Managerial Approach, 7th Edition, Wiley.

Mandanis,Greg, (2000) Software Project Management Kit for Dummies, Wiley

Stevens, R., Brook, P., Jackson, K. and Arnold, S. (1998), Systems Engineering – Coping with Complexity, Prentice Hall

Library Resources
The University of Adelaide’s Barr Smith Library provides a range of learning resources including texts, journals, periodicals, magazines, and access to online databases and information services. It also offers a virtual library which is accessible via the University’s website. The University Library web page is: http://www.adelaide.edu.au/library/
From this link, you are able to access the Library's electronic resources.

Other resources
If you are a member of the PMI (http://www.pmi.org/Membership.aspx) you will “gain exclusive access to PMI publications and our global standards*, networking options with our chapters and online communities of practice, and leadership and volunteer opportunities. You’ll also receive discounts on certification exams and renewals, as well as our professional development offerings.” Student membership is USD$40 to join and USD$30 to renew.

* Log in to access complimentary read-only PDFs of all of PMI's published standards or take advantage of discounts on paperback editions
http://www.pmi.org/PMBOK-Guide-and-Standards/Standards-Library-of-PMI-Global-Standards.aspx

Online Learning

MyUni is the University of Adelaide's online learning environment. It is used to support traditional face-to-face lectures, tutorials and workshops at the University. MyUni provides access to various features including announcements, course materials, discussion boards and assessments for each online course of study (see: https://myuni.adelaide.edu.au)

Learning & Teaching Modes

This course is offered in blended learning mode with the face-to-face component offered as intensives.

Workload

The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.

As a guide, a 3 unit course comprises a total of 156 hours work (this includes face-to-face contact, any online components, and self directed study).

Learning Activities Summary

This is a draft schedule and session dates are a guide only. The timetable may be changed during the course delivery if necessary.

Students are encouraged to read as much of the Project Management A Systems Approach to Planning, Scheduling, and Controlling – Tenth Edition by Harold Kerzner, Ph.D. chapters as possible prior to the intensives. We will cover the following topics during the opening and closing intensives.

Intensive	Date	Content	Readings/Activities
1, 2 & 3	13-15 June 2014	• Tools and techniques of Integration • Scope Management • Time Management • Cost Management	Chapter 11, Chapter 12, Chapter 15
4, 5 & 6	4-6 July 2014	• Tools and techniques of Risk • Quality Management • Human Resource Management • Procurement Management • Communication Management.	Chapter 17, Chapter 20, Chapter 3 & 4, Chapter 19, Chapter 5 (5.14 COMMUNICATIONS)

Specific Course Requirements

None

The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:

Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
Assessment must maintain academic standards.

Assessment Summary

An overview of the course assessment appears in the following Table. Details appear in the following section:

Assessment No.	Form of Assessment/Collaborative Task	Length (in word count)	Weighting	Due Date	Learning outcomes covered (see 2.1 for detail)
1	Individual Assignment	1000 words	10%	08/07/2014	1, 3, 5, 6
2	Individual Assignment	1000 words	10%	23/07/2014	1, 3, 5, 6
3	Group Assignment	3000-5000 words	25%	12/08/2014	1, 3, 4, 5
4	Individual Project	7000 words	55%	30/08/2014	1-8
	Total		100%

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 Examiners

Assessment Detail

In MyUni.

Submission

All text based assignments must be submitted via MyUni.
Please refer to step by step instructions: http://www.adelaide.edu.au/myuni/tutorials/files/AssignmentStudentSubmission.pdf

There are a few points to note about the submission of assignments:

Assignment Submission: Assignments should not be emailed to the instructor; they must be lodged via the MyUni Course site (unless specified to do both). Note that assignments may be processed via TURNITIN, which is an online plagiarism prevention tool.
Cover Sheet: Please submit, separate to your assignment, the completed University of Adelaide Assessment Cover Sheet providing details of yourself and your team members (if applicable), your assignment, the course, date submitted, etc. as well as the declaration signed by you that this is your (your team’s) work. Note that the declaration on any electronically submitted assignment will be deemed to have the same authority as a signed declaration.
Backup Copy of Assignments: You are advised to keep a copy of your assignments in case the submitted copy goes missing. Please ensure that all assignment pages are numbered. If your assignment contains confidential information, you should discuss any concerns with the Course Lecturer prior to submission.
Extensions of Time: Any request for an extension of time for the submission of an assignment should be made well before the due date of the assignment to the Course Lecturer. Normally, extensions will only be granted for a maximum of two weeks from the original assignment submission date. Extensions will only be granted in cases of genuine extenuating circumstances and proof, such as a doctor’s certificate, may be required.
Failure to submit: Failure to submit an assignment on time or by the agreed extension deadline may result in penalties and may incur a fail grade. Note that a late penalty of 5% of the total available marks for that assessment item will be incurred each day an assignment is handed in late (Unless otherwise stated in section 5.2 or 5.3). Assignments handed in after 14 days from the due submission date will fail even if a 100% mark is granted for the work.

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.

Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.

Final results for this course will be made available through Access Adelaide.

Student Feedback

The University places a high priority on approaches to learning and teaching that enhance the student experience. Feedback is sought from students in a variety of ways including on-going engagement with staff, the use of online discussion boards and the use of Student Experience of Learning and Teaching (SELT) surveys as well as GOS surveys and Program reviews.

SELTs are an important source of information to inform individual teaching practice, decisions about teaching duties, and course and program curriculum design. They enable the University to assess how effectively its learning environments and teaching practices facilitate student engagement and learning outcomes. Under the current SELT Policy (http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/101/) course SELTs are mandated and must be conducted at the conclusion of each term/semester/trimester for every course offering. Feedback on issues raised through course SELT surveys is made available to enrolled students through various resources (e.g. MyUni). In addition aggregated course SELT data is available.
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