PROJMGNT 1001 - Foundations of Project Management
North Terrace Campus - Semester 1 - 2021
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code PROJMGNT 1001 Course Foundations of Project Management Coordinating Unit Management Term Semester 1 Level Undergraduate Location/s North Terrace Campus Units 3 Contact Up to 3 hours per week Available for Study Abroad and Exchange Y Assessment Assignments, Examination Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Tracey Dodd
Program Director Contact Details: Project Management
Name: Tracey Dodd
Email: tracey.dodd@adelaide.edu.au
Teaching Staff:
Adelaide Semester 1 Melbourne Trimester 1 Name: Tracey Dodd Name: Manab Saha Email: tracey.dodd@adelaide.edu.au Email: manabendra.saha@adelaide.edu.au LinkedIn Course Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from Course Planner.
Melbourne students only:
- Students in this course are expected to attend two 1-hour lectures and one 2-hour practical (tutorial) class each week.
- PRACTICALS (tutorials) commence in WEEK 2 and ASSESSMENT in practicals BEGINS in WEEK 2.
- Please efer to MyUni for applicable timetable and assessment information.
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Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:- Define the role of the project manager in general and specific terms.
- Identify and describe fundamental project management knowledge and concepts.
- Explain the value of project management processes, tools and techniques.
- Describe recognised project management documents.
- Describe in general terms the value of the PMBOK®Guide.
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) Deep discipline knowledge
- informed and infused by cutting edge research, scaffolded throughout their program of studies
- acquired from personal interaction with research active educators, from year 1
- accredited or validated against national or international standards (for relevant programs)
1, 2, 3, 5 Critical thinking and problem solving
- steeped in research methods and rigor
- based on empirical evidence and the scientific approach to knowledge development
- demonstrated through appropriate and relevant assessment
3, 4 Teamwork and communication skills
- developed from, with, and via the SGDE
- honed through assessment and practice throughout the program of studies
- encouraged and valued in all aspects of learning
2, 3 Career and leadership readiness
- technology savvy
- professional and, where relevant, fully accredited
- forward thinking and well informed
- tested and validated by work based experiences
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Learning Resources
Required Resources
The following textbooks are mandatory and will need to be purchased for the course.
Project Management Institute (2017), A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK©Guide), 6th Edition, Project Management Institute, Philadelphia.
Pinto, J. (2016) Project Management: Achieving Competitive Advantage, Global Edition (4th Ed.), Pearson, Essex.Recommended Resources
Other useful books include:
Kerzner, H. (2013) Project Management: A Systems Approach to Planning, Scheduling, and Controlling, Eleventh Edition, Wiley & Sons, New Jersey.
Burke, R. (2010) Fundamentals of Project Management: Tools and Techniques, Burke Publishing, Ringwood.
Relevant project management journals:
International Journal of Project Management
Project Management Journal
International Journal of Project Organisation and ManagementLibrary 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. Access to the Library's electronic resources.Online Learning
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Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
This course is taught on-campus via face-to-face lectures and tutorials. It is an introductory knowledge based type of course and as such requires dissemination of information that develops a foundational understanding of project management concepts. Note that course materials are provided online via MyUni so that students can refer to learning materials in their own time.Workload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
Students are expected to attend lectures and tutorials as scheduled.
Furthermore, students should prepare for lectures and revise post lecture to improve understanding of each week’s course module.
As a general guide, a 3 unit course requires:
Total contact hours: 3 Hrs per week x 12 weeks = 36 Hrs
Total self-guided study: 10 Hrs per week x 12 weeks = 120 Hrs
Total workload hours: 156 HrsLearning Activities Summary
Students will need to attend lectures and tutorials as well as submit required assessments. Students will also need to do their own research outside of lectures/tutorials to further their understandings on project management concepts and assist with their assessment work.
The weekly lecture schedule is structured as follows: Week 1 Introduction to Project Management Week 2 Project Definition and Environment Week 3 The Project Manager’s Role Week 4 Project Management Processes and Lifecycles Week 5 Project Planning and Documents Week 6 Integration, Scope and Risk Management Week 7 Time, Cost and Quality Management Week 8 Human Resources and Project Teams Week 9 Procurement Management Week 10 Stakeholder Management Week 11 Project Communication Week 12 Course Revision and Exam Preparation -
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
# Assessment Task Type Length Weight Due Date Learning Outcomes 1 Essay Individual 2000 words 40% Week 12 1, 2, 3 2 Project Report Group 1500 words
per student30% Week 7 2, 3, 4 3 Quiz x 3 Individual 48 Qs total 30% Week: 3, 6, 11 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 Total 100% Assessment Related Requirements
Students should be aware that considerable knowledge and skills will be taught at lectures and tutorials. Hence, students should attend all classes in order to pass the course.
Course results may be subject to moderation by the Assessment Review Committee.Assessment Detail
Essay: the essay assessment will require students to investigate a particular project management topic and report their knowledge in respect to it. It will be for students to show how well they comprehend the role of the project manager and the usage of project management knowledge.
Project Report: the group report will require students to evaluate a real life project and discuss it in the context of project management processes, knowledge areas and associated tools and techniques. Students will be assessed on their understanding in respect to managing general project requirements.
Quizes: Will be broad ranging covering all aspects of the course in respect to project management fundamentals. Students will essentially be assessed on their knowledge in respect to recognised project management principles and concepts.The specific requirements for each of the three assesments will be provided in detail on the online Canvas course website. Please refer to the Canvas course website to access assignment and examination information.
Submission
All text based assignments must be submitted via MyUni:
- Assignment Submission: Assignments should not be emailed to the instructor; they must be lodged via the MyUni Course site (unless specified to do both).
- Cover Sheet: Please include in the assignment a completed University of Adelaide Assessment Cover Sheet (found in MyUni, under Modules) 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.
- Assessment extensions request: An application for Assessment Extension should be made 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 medical, compassionate or extenuating circumstances. See sections 3 and 7a) i. in particular on assessment extensions in the Modified Arrangements for Coursework Assessment (MACA) Policy.
- 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 'Assessment Related Requirements' or 'Assessment Detail' above). Assignments handed in after 14 days from the due submission date will fail even if a 100% mark is granted for the work.
- Resubmission: of an assignment after reworking it to obtain a better mark will not normally be accepted. Approval for resubmission will only be granted on medical or compassionate grounds.
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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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