TECHCOMM 5021OL - Applied Project Management 1
Online - Quadmester 1 - 2014
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code TECHCOMM 5021OL Course Applied Project Management 1 Coordinating Unit Entrepreneurship, Commercialisation & Innov Centre Term Quadmester 1 Level Postgraduate Coursework Location/s Online Units 3 Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Emeritus Professor Vernon Ireland
Program Director Contact Details:
Project Management
Name: Professor Vernon Ireland
Phone: +61 411 153 861
Teaching Staff:
Name: Ms Kerri Di Sario
Short Bio:
Kerri is a professional Engineer with wide-ranging skills, knowledge and experience that extends through project management, systems and systems support engineering, business and commercial, business development and marketing, quality, maintenance management, and human resources management. She has worked within both the public and private sectors, holds a Bachelor of Engineering (Electronics), and is a certified PRINCE2®1 Practitioner.
Email: kerri.disario@adelaide.edu.au
Phone: +61 (0) 400 115 785
1 PRINCE2® is a registered trademark of AXELOS LimitedCourse Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from Course Planner.
Monday 13 January to Sunday 23 March 2014
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Learning Outcomes
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
Text book:
Crowe, A. (2013). The PMP Exam: How to Pass it on your First Try, 4th Ed. Velociteach
ISBN-10: 098276085X
ISBN-13: 978-0982760857
Project Management Institute (PMI) (2013). A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge.
ISBN-13: 978-1935589679Recommended Resources
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$32 to join and USD$32 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.aspxOnline Learning
LEARN is the University of Adelaide’s platform for dedicated online delivery. LEARN is a customised version of Moodle, and houses all course requirements including the course profile, announcements, additional course materials (beyond the prescribed text), assessment items, discussion forums, grading, feedback, links to various university and course resources, an internal website email system, a technical assistance facility, etc. LEARN is only accessible once the URL and a password have been provided to the student on enrolment. Students are given access to the course prior to the start date to familiarise themselves with the operational aspects and functionality of the website.
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Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
This course is offered in online mode.
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.
Learning Activities Summary
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Assessment
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 Length Weighting Due Date Learning Outcomes 1 Nine competence tests of the PMBOK knowledge areas 20 minute quizzes 25% Day 7 of weeks 1 - 8 1-5 2 Eight workshops on the PMBOK knowledge areas 1-4 ppt slides 25% Day 7 of weeks 2-9 1-8, 10 3 Major project plan brief proposal, and
final major project plan assignmentMin 5000 words 50% Day 7 of week 3 for the brief
Day 7 of week 10 for the final project plan1-10 Total 100% Assessment Detail
Assessment 1: 9 quizzes commencing from week 1 Online test of PMBOK knowledge areas
Weighting: 25%
Due Date: Day 7 of each week
Submission Details: 20 minute quizzes due by Day 7 of weeks 1 – 8.
Hitting the “Submit all and Finish" button will complete your attempt and submit your quiz.
Task:
You will have 20 minutes to take the quiz once it’s opened, so plan your time so you can start and complete the quiz in one sitting.
Scope:
This assignment will assess your understanding of the course topics.
Length and Presentation:
A 20 minute timeframe is allowed for each attempt at the quiz. Please read the full set of instructions before attempting the quiz.
Criteria by which your assignment will be marked:
Expresses understanding of the PMBOK knowledge areas and individual Modules.
Assessment 2: Eight weekly group workshops commencing from week 2 on PMBOK knowledge areas.
Weighting: 25%
Due Date: Day 7 of the week of the workshop
Submission Details: Via Drop Box in LEARN
Task:
Workshop response to questions on PMBOK knowledge areas. The key activities for the workshop group are:a) Complete the eight workshops – one on each knowledge area of the nominated PMBOK element.
b) To complete a knowledge area one person must act as chair of the group and coordinate activities; another person must submit the groups’ response to the assignment question; roles must rotate each week; the submitted assignment must note the people taking each role.
Scope:
This assignment will assess your knowledge of the PMBOK knowledge areas as well as your effectiveness in working with a project team.
Length and Presentation:
1-4 PowerPoint slides with explanatory notes.
Criteria by which the group assignment will be marked:
Expresses understanding of PMBOK and application to the topics considered.
Assessment 3: Development of a project plan.
Weighting: 50%
Due Date: Day 7 of Week 10
Submission Details: Via Drop Box in LEARN
Task:You will select a project for which you will complete a project plan using the nine PMBOK areas. Almost any project is fine for this exercise however you will receive more benefit if it satisfies three objectives:
- You are very interested in the outcome;
- Successfully completing the assignment will help you to improve an aspect of your own job;;
- Successfully completing the assignment will lead to future benefit, such as a promotion or another job.
1. Up to 10 word description of what the project is.
2. Where is the project located?
3. Who is the owner and sponsor (they may be the same organisation)?
4. The name of the project manager.
5. Your picture, vision or dream of the project’s outcome.
6. The phase of the project.
7. Who is the client’s representative?
8. Who are the stakeholders?
9. Purpose of the project:
- a description where relevant,
- the context of the project,
- the project’s history and background,
- implementation concept,
- technology, and
- market place.
- scope,
- time, and
- cost.
12. The roles and responsibilities of people.
13. The benefits:
- what we are trying to achieve, and
- why we should implement the project.
15. Constraints and assumptions.
16. The implementation strategy including Critical Success Factors (Targets, KPIs and Tolerances).
17. Risks and treatment.
18. How phases can facilitate delivery of future phases (particularly design or constructability).
19. Work Breakdown Structure.
20. The impact of the project on stakeholders.
21. Milestones and an activity schedule.
22. Budget.
23. Are there Enterprise Environmental Factors or Organisational Process Assets which can be used?
24. Plans for managing (planning, monitoring and controlling IF AREAS NOT ALREADY COVERED):
- scope,
- time,
- cost,
- quality,
- risk,
- human resources,
- communication,
- procurement, and
- integration of these.
Scope:
This assignment will assess your understanding, integration and application of the 9 PMBOK knowledge areas.
Length and Presentation: minimum 5000 words; appendices in addition. Note material developed by others may be included (eg schedule or estimate) provided it is referenced as such.
How complex? The project selected for this assignment must be substantial. If participants cannot find a worthy task relevant to their current employment, or a business they may want to establish, or a new direction for their life, they may choose a substantial project such as leading a group to the South Pole, or to climb a high mountain.
FormatReferencing system Harvard referencing system is necessary in assignments, especially material copied from the internet. A correct referencing method is ‘Smith (1995:14) said…), where Smith said ‘xx xx’ appears in the text, and where Smith is referenced at the end of the assignment; 1995 is the year of the publication of Smith’s paper and 14 is the page number.
Referencing at the end should be as follows:
Browne, P., 2003, Project management is winning (title of article), The Management of projects, (title of book), Month of article, publisher, pages on which article occurred.
Smith, W., 1995, The management of projects (title of book), Publisher, city (optional with large publishers)Font 10 point except headings
Criteria by which your assignment will be marked:
Expresses understanding and comprehensiveness of PMBOK knowledge areas, application and relevance to the project plan area being developed.
Project plan briefing (i.e proposal) – recommended - due day 7 of week 3
It is recommended that you prepare and submit a short brief on your proposed major project plan by day 7 of week 3. The purpose of this is to ensure that you have identified a particular project early in the course and for you to also share your ideas with the course instructor well in advance of developing the final major assignment. This will also enable the course instructor to review your proposed project plan and provide any guidance or feedback necessary. In terms of guidance as to the structure and content of the short project plan brief, consideration should be given to areas 1-9 as listed above (and be no more than three (3) A4 pages in length).Submission
All text based assignments must be submitted via Drop Box in LEARN
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- Assignment Submission: Assignments should be lodged via Drop Box in the LEARN system. Please refer to individual assignment tasks for specific submission details relevant to each task. Note that assignments may be processed via TURNITIN, which is an online plagiarism prevention tool.
- Cover Sheet: As part of your assignment, please add the completed University of Adelaide Assessment Cover Sheet to your assignment, 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. Where applicable, also include the word count excluding title pages and references.
- 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 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.
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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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