Program Director Contact Details: Project Management
Name: Dr Sam Baroudi
Email: sam.baroudi@adelaide.edu.au

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Teaching Staff
Name: Assoc. Prof. Indra Gunawan
email: indra.gunawan@adelaide.edu.au
Researcher Profile: https://researchers.adelaide.edu.au/index.php/profile/indra.gunawan

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

1. Display knowledge of general systems theory and approaches
2. Explain how systems thinking can assist with project management problems
3. Describe the characteristics of complex project management
4. Draw from systems methodologies and tools to communicate project situations and resolutions

No textbook required

Mo Jamshidi, (2009) "System of Systems – Innovations for the 21st Century", Hoboken, John Wiley.

Gorod, A., B. White, V. Ireland, J. Gandhi, and B. Sauser. (eds.) (2014) “Case Studies in System of Systems, Enterprises, and Complex Systems Engineering”, New York, NY: CRC Press, Taylor & Francis.

De Neufville, R. (1989) "Applied Systems Analysis", Mc-Graw Hill Companies.

It is also useful to read relevant project management journal articles. In particular:

• International Journal of Project Management
• Project Management Journal
• International Journal of Project Organisation and Management

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. Access to the Library's electronic resources.

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.

This course is taught on-campus via face-to-face lectures and tutorials. The objective of the course is to provide students with broader thinking in respect to how to manage projects and complex situations. Note that course materials are provided online via MyUni so that students can refer to learning materials in their own time.

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 Hrs

This course will present systems approaches in the context of project management to enhance student perspectives and bolster knowledge and skills gained in other courses. The course will show that systems applications can in many instances provide clarity and simplify project problems.

The weekly lecture schedule is structured as follows:

Week 1	Course Introduction
Week 2	General Systems Theory
Week 3	Introduction to Methodologies
Week 4	Systems Evaluation
Week 5	Systems Optimisation
Week 6	Introduction to Complex Project Management
Week 7	Case Studies - Complex Project Management
Week 8	Risk Management of Complex Systems
Week 9	Modelling and Simulation
Week 10	Problem Solving – System Dynamics
Week 11	Problem Solving – Dynamic Programming
Week 12	Course Review and Feedback

#	Assessment Task	Type	Length	Weight	Due Date	Learning Outcomes
1	General Systems Essay	Individual	1500 words	30%	3rd week	1
2	Applied Systems Essay	Individual	2000 words	40%	8th week	2, 4
3	Complex PM Report	Group	1500 words per student	30%	12th week	3
	Total			100%

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.

General Systems Essay: the writing of this individual essay will require students to research the fundamentals of systems theory and respond to the assessment requirements as directed. The learning outcomes will be assessed on this assignment by each student displaying their understanding of recognised general systems concepts and approaches.

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Applied Systems Analysis:the second assessment will be an individual effort by students. This task will place particular emphasis on students reporting on the application of systems thinking and methodologies to various project management situations providing some practical simulation and developing student skills in this area. Student learning will be gauged by the analysis conveying an understanding of how to apply systems thinking in respect to solving project management and industry problems.

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Complex PM Report: this assignment will be formatted in report structure and be undertaken by small student groups. The report will centre on complex project management ideology which will be used to address a project or industry based situation. All students must equally contribute to the report. The learning outcomes from the report will be judged on student proficiency in utilising complex project management thinking and applying it to the given case.

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.
• Appealing a mark or grade: If you are dissatisfied with your mark or grade, you may request a review or re-mark. There must be academic or procedural reasons for your request, so you can’t simply request a re-mark because you are disappointed with your result. For more information on the process see Assessment Grievance: Appealing a mark or grade