PROJMGNT 3050 - Project Management Study Tour UG

North Terrace Campus - Trimester 3 - 2024

This course is an intensive overseas study tour with up to 80 contact hours expected. It will involve visits to overseas locations for approximately two weeks, and will involve academic seminars, group work, case studies, industry and governments visits and cultural activities. The course is focussed on Project Management. Students will learn what project management is all about; its importance and particularities, particularly in a foreign environment. The course will be relevant to students who are interested in basic principles of project management as well as sophisticated tools. The wide applications of project management, from daily routine processes up to highly skilled large scaled complex projects in industry will be revealed.

  • General Course Information
    Course Details
    Course Code PROJMGNT 3050
    Course Project Management Study Tour UG
    Coordinating Unit Management
    Term Trimester 3
    Level Undergraduate
    Location/s North Terrace Campus
    Units 3
    Contact Up to 80 hours
    Available for Study Abroad and Exchange Y
    Prerequisites One Semester of successful undergraduate study
    Quota Placements will be offered through an interview process.
    Assessment Assignments
    Course Staff

    Course Coordinator: Ankit Agarwal

    Course Coordinator: Dr Ankit Agarwal

    Level 10, room 10.42
    10 Pulteney Street (Nexus 10)
    Telephone: 8313 4438
    email: ankit.agarwal@adelaide.edu.au 

    Academic Staff:
    Dr Ankit Agarwal
    ankit.agarwal@adelaide.edu.au

    Dr Rajeev Kamineni
    rajeev.kamineni@adelaide.edu.au


    Professional Staff:
    Ms. Liz Claessen
    liz.claessen@adelaide.edu.au

    Course Timetable

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

  • Learning Outcomes
    Course Learning Outcomes

    On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    1. Experience a culture, rich in tradition and convention to identify the driving forces for an efficient project management.
    2. Discover project management and innovation in engineering and management.
    3. Identify how sophisticated manufacturing technologies supports the establishment and growth of new products.
    4. Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of the main components of modern project management and how leading automotive manufacturers tackle complex 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)

    Attribute 1: Deep discipline knowledge and intellectual breadth

    Graduates have comprehensive knowledge and understanding of their subject area, the ability to engage with different traditions of thought, and the ability to apply their knowledge in practice including in multi-disciplinary or multi-professional contexts.

    1,2,3,4

    Attribute 2: Creative and critical thinking, and problem solving

    Graduates are effective problems-solvers, able to apply critical, creative and evidence-based thinking to conceive innovative responses to future challenges.

    1,2

    Attribute 3: Teamwork and communication skills

    Graduates convey ideas and information effectively to a range of audiences for a variety of purposes and contribute in a positive and collaborative manner to achieving common goals.

    2,3

    Attribute 4: Professionalism and leadership readiness

    Graduates engage in professional behaviour and have the potential to be entrepreneurial and take leadership roles in their chosen occupations or careers and communities.

    2,3

    Attribute 5: Intercultural and ethical competency

    Graduates are responsible and effective global citizens whose personal values and practices are consistent with their roles as responsible members of society.

    1,4

    Attribute 8: Self-awareness and emotional intelligence

    Graduates are self-aware and reflective; they are flexible and resilient and have the capacity to accept and give constructive feedback; they act with integrity and take responsibility for their actions.

    1,2,4
  • Learning Resources
    Required Resources
    Pre-tour reading will be made available at the first pre-departure session.
  • Learning & Teaching Activities
    Learning & Teaching Modes
    A participative, experiential teaching and learning approach underpins this course, with significant emphasis on case based activities and critical reflection.
    Workload

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

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

    This is a residential intensive format.
    Students will be focussed on learning experiences for at least 8 hours per day on average for approximately 9 working days.
    Prior to the tour students will be required to attend two 3-hour workshops to prepare for the tour, and some formative activities will be required to be completed in between those workshops.
    Assessment work will be required to be submitted upon return from the tour.
    Learning Activities Summary
    Students will engage in frequent group discussions to reflect on the observations, which may take the form of debates and argument. 
    Students will be prepared for and debriefed on experiences using mini seminars and workshops format.
    Explicit direction will be provided on what constitutes appropriate academic and professional literacies.
  • Assessment

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

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

    Assessment Summary
    Assessment Task  Individual/
    Collaborative  
    Weighting Word Count/
    Time 
    Due Date Learning Outcomes
    Professionalism and engagement Individual  20% N/A Continuous (until 26th November)  1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
    Reflective Journal Individual 20% 1000 words 11.59 pm on or before 13th December 2024 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
    Group presentation Group  30% 30 minutes 25th November 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 
    Organisational Comparison Report  Individual 30% 2000 words 11.59 pm Adelaide time on or before 4th December 2024 2, 3, 5, 6
    Total 


    Assessment Detail
    1. Professionalism and Engagement (Ongoing) – students will be actively assessed on their contribution throughout the sessions including preparation, conduct, and interaction
    2. Reflective Journal (1000 words) – The purpose of this Final Reflection assignment is for you to reflect more deeply on your internship experience, analysing it and incorporate knowledge and theory.
    3. Group Presentation (30 minutes) – in teams, students will prepare a video presentation analysing the business environment of the location of the study tour including the social, political, ethical, economic, technological, environmental, and market considerations for a strategic leader.
    4. Organisational Comparison Report (3000 words) – students will be required to prepare a report comparing the corporate direction and strategic management systems in place to achieve a competitive advantage across the organisations included in the study tour. This will compare the governance, strategic direction, change readiness, and organisational capability for implementation and execution.
    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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