TECHCOMM 5021 - Applied Project Management 1

North Terrace Campus - Semester 2 - 2014

This course introduces the context, rationale, strategy and tactics of project management from the perspectives of key stakeholders. Project phases are identified and examined. The importance of project planning and control is emphasised. Various models of project management are covered including the Project Management Body of Knowledge and PRINCE 2, as are the internationally recognised project management knowledge areas, the iterative processes and the core skills required by successful project managers. Participants will be expected to relate the application of PMBOK directly to projects from their experience, and as a course assignment will be able to apply what they have learnt to an actual work place project. The context and learning of the course is expected to prepare participants to be able to apply the project management skills to projects in a variety of industries including engineering, information technology, consulting, production, procurement, maintenance, logistics and supply chain, defence, construction, and manufacturing. The focus on providing applied knowedge in core areas of scope, time, cost and quality, and facilitating areas of risk, procurement, HR, integration, and communication management is to enable participants to confidentaly deal with the ever growing complexities and challenges of modern day project management.

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Course Details

Course Code	TECHCOMM 5021
Course	Applied Project Management 1
Coordinating Unit	Entrepreneurship, Commercialisation & Innov Centre
Term	Semester 2
Level	Postgraduate Coursework
Location/s	North Terrace Campus
Units	3
Contact	Intensive - 38 - 40 hours
Assessment	assignments, individual & group

Course Staff

Course Coordinator: Emeritus Professor Vernon Ireland

Name: Professor Vernon Ireland
BE, BA, MEngSc, PhD, FIEAust, EngExec

Short Bio:
From 1991-1996 Vernon was Corporate Development Director of Fletcher Challenge Construction, responsible for people and business systems improvement in the USA, NZ, Australia, the Pacific and Asian businesses. He then became CEO of the Australian Graduate School of Engineering Innovation, an advanced engineering centre.

Prior to this he was Dean of the Faculty of Design, Architecture and Building at the University of Technology, Sydney. He was also Chair of the Building Services Corporation of NSW from 1987 to 1990 reporting to both Labor and Coalition Ministers. While an academic he completed his PhD in project management. After graduation he practised as a structural engineer for seven years.

Vernon initiated and completed the proposal to Congress and Council of Engineers Australia to establish CELM and was Deputy Chair of the National Board for five years.

He was also President of the Sydney Division of Engineers Australia in 2004.

Vernon Ireland is currently Director of Project Management and Industry Programs for the Entrepreneurship, Commercialisation and Innovation Centre of The University of Adelaide. He is based in Sydney.

Vernon has received three medals:

· The Silver Magnolia Medal awarded by the Shanghai Government for contributions to Chinese overseas relations;
· The Rotary International Gold Medal for contribution to vocational Education;
· Engineers Australia’s Medal for contribution to engineering.

Vernon has conducted four sets of international benchmarking studies, comparing Australia’s project management performance with that of the USA, the UK, Canada, Germany, Sweden and New Zealand for two Royal Commissions.

He has recently edited a volume of the Australian Journal of Civil Engineering on the business, leadership and management of civil engineering.

He has been named by the Shanghai Government as one of the world 100 experts on Infrastructure.

Email: vernon.ireland@adelaide.edu.au

Phone: +61 411 153 861

Course Timetable

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

Opening intensive:
Monday 4th & Tuesday 5th August 2014
9am-5pm
Masonic Lodge B02 Seminar Room East

Closing intensive:
Monday 1st & Tuesday 2nd September 2014
9am-6pm
Masonic Lodge B02 Seminar Room East

Course Learning Outcomes

1	Knowledge and understanding of the basic content and techniques of the discipline of project management;
2	Knowledge and understanding of how to assess stakeholders’ needs and satisfy these;
3	Knowledge and understanding of the models used to describe projects;
4	Knowledge and understanding of best practice in the choice of an appropriate project delivery system
5	A sound knowledge of best practice project management practice and the techniques associated with planning and control and translation of knowledge and understanding into skills in managing the key elements of scope, time, cost, quality, risk, procurement, human resources and communications, and the integration of these;
6	Development of innovative project planning solutions including capability to lead teams of specialists in a variety of advanced fields
7	Commitment to leadership in the community
8	Recognition and support of community involvement in projects
9	Commitment to continued learning and personal development
10	Understanding of ethical, social and cultural issues and their importance for project managers

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.	1-5
An ability to apply effective, creative and innovative solutions, both independently and cooperatively, to current and future problems.	4,5
Skills of a high order in interpersonal understanding, teamwork and communication.	6-10
A proficiency in the appropriate use of contemporary technologies.	6-10
A commitment to continuous learning and the capacity to maintain intellectual curiosity throughout life.	9
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.	10

Learning Resources

Required Resources

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

Suggested text book:
Meredith, JR & Mantel, S (2012), Project management: A managerial approach, 8th Edition, Wiley.
ISBN : 978-1-118-21480-0

A digital copy can also be purchased for a lower price.

Recommended Resources

PMI and PMBOK are registered marks of the Project Management Institute, Inc

A list containing supplementary readings will be provided before the course start date.

In addition to the assigned readings from the prescribed text, you may find it useful to access information from other sources. A number of Project Management textbooks have been written over the past few decades. Most of these books are held at the University library. Please feel free to browse through the available books for alternative explanations of the relevant concepts. Please find below a list of other suggested textbooks:

1. Project Management Institute (PMI), 2013, A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge, Fifth Edition (PMBOK® Guide) ©2013 Project Management Institute, Inc. 2. Gray, C & Larson, E 2000, Project management, McGraw-Hill.
3. IPMA 2006, IPMA Competence Baseline Version 3.0
4. Kerzner, H 2009, A project management: A systems approach to planning, scheduling and contracting, Wiley
5. PRINCE2TM – Managing Successful Projects with PRINCE2TM, OGC London, TSO.
6. Turner, JR 1999, Handbook of project-based management, McGraw-Hill.

It is also recommended that you read relevant journal articles. In particular, you are encouraged to read the following journals:
· International Journal of Project Management
· Project Management Journal
· Journal of Project Management

Course Notes, Readings and PowerPoint Slides
These are all available electronically for enrolled students by download from MyUni.

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.

PMBOK is a registered marks of the Project Management Institute, Inc

Intensive	Content	Readings	Activities
1	• Introduction – Project Context and Basics • Project Management (PM) Models and selection • PM Integration • Project Scope Management	Meredith & Mantel: Chapter 1 (please see also PMBOK® Guide and reading list)	• Class exercises (number 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5)
2	• Project Time Management • Project Cost Management	Meredith & Mantel Chapters 7, 8 and 9 (please see also PMBOK® Guide and reading list)	• Class exercises (number 6 and 7)
3	• Project Quality Management • Project Human Resources Management	Meredith & Mantel Chapters 3, 4 & 5 (please see also PMBOK® Guide and reading list)	• Class exercises (number 8, 9 and 10)
4	• Project Risk Management • Project Communication Management • Project Procurement Management	Meredith & Mantel Chapter: 4, part of 6 & part of 7. (please see also PMBOK® Guide and reading list)	• Class exercises (number 11 and 12)

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:

PMBOK is a registered marks of the Project Management Institute, Inc

Assessment No.	Form of Assessment/Collaborative Task	Length (in word count)	Weighting	Due Date	Learning outcomes covered (see 2.1 for detail)
1a	Short Individual report	1000 words max	15%	See MyUni	1-4
1b	Short Individual report	1000 words max	15%	See MyUni	4-5
1c	Short Individual report	1000 words max	10%	See MyUni	4
2	Group Project Plan	1 person 5,000 words 2 people 7,500 words 3 people 10,000 words	30%	See MyUni	1-10
3	Individual Report	2000 words	30%	See MyUni	4-10
	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

See Course Profile Book.

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 but should be lodged via the MyUni Course site. 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. 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.

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