TECHCOMM 7058 - Project Management Research Project
North Terrace Campus - Semester 2 - 2015
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code TECHCOMM 7058 Course Project Management Research Project Coordinating Unit Entrepreneurship, Commercialisation & Innov Centre Term Semester 2 Level Postgraduate Coursework Location/s North Terrace Campus Units 6 Contact seminars Available for Study Abroad and Exchange Y Assessment assignment Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Associate Professor Graciela Corral de Zubielqui
Program Director Contact Details:
Project Management
Name: Professor Vernon Ireland
Phone: +61 411 153 861
Email: vernon.ireland@adelaide.edu.au
Teaching Staff
Semester 1
Name: Dr Leonie Hallo
Short Bio:
Dr. Leonie Hallo has extensive academic experience in the supervision of PhD’s in Australia and overseas within business/management. She has also taught a variety of subjects within MBA’s over many years. She is a registered psychologist. Her current research interests are within organizational climate and change, values based organizational development, and the older worker.
Email: leonie.hallo@adelaide.edu.au
Phone: 0416 155 269
Semester 2
Name: Dr Leonie Hallo
Short Bio:
Dr. Leonie Hallo has extensive academic experience in the supervision of PhD’s in Australia and overseas within business/management. She has also taught a variety of subjects within MBA’s over many years. She is a registered psychologist. Her current research interests are within organizational climate and change, values based organizational development, and the older worker.
Email: leonie.hallo@adelaide.edu.au
Phone: 0416 155 269Course Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from Course Planner.
Thursdays from 30th July to 29th October 2015
9am to 12 noon
Nexus10 Level 5, Seminar room 5.01 -
Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
1 research a topic of interest arising out of your studies in the Masters degree
2 identify, select and critically analyze relevant information to your report
3 synthesize the key points/findings and communicate them in a clear, concise and professional report.
4 appreciate the benefits of continuing personal and professional development in the rapidly developing and increasingly complex field of project management research appreciate ethical, social and cultural issues and an understanding of the implication of these in the pursuit of project management research.
5 Appreciate ethical, social and cultural issues and demonstrate an understanding of these issues in the pursuit of project management research.University Graduate Attributes
No information currently available.
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Learning Resources
Required Resources
There is no required text book for this course
Recommended Resources
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From this link, you are able to access the Library's electronic resources.
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Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
This course is offered in blended learning mode with face-to-face contact as well as consultations with the lecturer and participation in recommended workshops. There will also be the opportunity for electronic communication with the lecturer.Workload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
The information provided below is a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
As a guide, a three unit course comprises a total of 156 hours of work, including face-to-face contact, online components and self directed study.Learning Activities Summary
Workshops will be held fortnightly as follows:
July 30
August 13
August 27 ( endnote session)
September 10
October 8
October 22
November 5
During these sessions there will be discussion about matters relevant to the writing of reports; additional access to the lecture will be provided as needed.Specific Course Requirements
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Assessment
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Assessment Summary
Assessment number Form of assessment Length in word count Weighting Due date Learning outcomes1 PowerPoint presentation 10 to 15 mins 20% September 10 1-52 Final report 15,000 words 80% November 15 1-5Assessment Detail
Assessment one: PowerPoint presentation
Weighting: 20%
Students will present a 10 to 15 minute PowerPoint presentation covering the areas to be presented in the final report. The student must be prepared to answer questions from the class
The PowerPoint presentation should be;
as professional as possible
have the right content
wrap up all of the relevant information
contain a clear action plan
Criteria by which your assignment will be marked:
identify critical issues
show reasoning behind statements or ideas
use general or technical language in an appropriate manner
stimulate interest for the audience
plan details of research activity
cope with questions and arguments
use time limit and visual aids correctly 1
Learning Objectives for this assessment: 1-5
Assessment two: final report
Weighting: 80%
Due date: November 15
Submission details: online through my Uni
The aim of this assignment is to present your evaluation and reflection upon your Masters degree studies. This capstone study must build upon a number of courses in the program. You will either draw conclusions from the examination of a number of courses you have undertaken, and/or relate these courses to your career choices and competencies required.
The layout for the research report should include the following:
introductory elements:
introduction to your report and the particular avenue you will take in order to evaluate and reflect upon your studies
discussion about the courses one by one, including commentary about the content covered in each and its place within the field of project management
particular themes arising from the subjects studied and their interest/importance for you
how these themes relate to your career choices and the competencies which you will require
Scope:
This assignment will assess the student's understanding of writing a detailed report
Length
15000 words
Criteria by which your assignment will be marked:
ability to present your findings clearly and succinctly
application of key relevant theories and concepts
use of data to support your commentary
presentation: word limit, layout, adequate structure, referencing and bibliography
Learning objectives from this assignment: 1-5.
The assignment must be submitted via my Uni.Submission
No information currently available.
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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