PROJMGNT 5021 - Project Management Fundamentals

North Terrace Campus - Trimester 2 - 2020

This course introduces the context, rationale, strategy and tactics of project management from the perspectives of key stakeholders. The main model followed it is the international Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK - US Based PMI). Participants will be expected to relate the application of PMBOK directly to projects from their experience, and as a course assignment will be able to apply what they have learnt to an actual work place project. The context and learning of the course will prepare participants with competencies to operate in a range of industries and apply the project management skills to projects in a variety of industries, including engineering, information technology, consulting, production, procurement, maintenance, logistics and supply chain, defence, construction, and manufacturing. The focus on providing competence in core areas of stakeholder, scope, time, cost and quality management, and facilitating areas of risk, procurement, HR, integration, and communication management is to provide competence in participants to confidentially deal with the ever growing challenges of modern day project management. PMBOK will be applied in developing competence suitable for a range of industries.

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Course Details

Course Code	PROJMGNT 5021
Course	Project Management Fundamentals
Coordinating Unit	Entrepreneurship, Commercialisation & Innov Centre
Term	Trimester 2
Level	Postgraduate Coursework
Location/s	North Terrace Campus
Units	3
Contact	Intensive: 36 to 40 hours
Available for Study Abroad and Exchange	Y
Assessment	Individual and group assignments

Course Staff

Course Coordinator: Tracey Dodd

Program Director Contact Details: Project Management
Name: Dr Tracey Dodd
Email: tracey.dodd@adelaide.edu.au

Teaching Staff:

Summer School
Name: Dr Tracey Dodd
Email: tracey.dodd@adelaide.edu.au
Researcher Profiles:

Trimester 1
Name: Dr Leonie Hallo
Email: leonie.hallo@adelaide.edu.au
Researcher Profiles:

Semester 1
Name: Maria Jimenez
Email: maria.jimenez@adelaide.edu.au
LinkedIn:

Winter School & Trimester 2
Name: Dr Alex Gorod
Email: alex.gorod@adelaide.edu.au
LinkedIn:

Semester 2 & Trimester 3 EX
Name: Prof. Frank Schultmann
Email: frank.schultmann@adelaide.edu.au

Trimester 3
Name: Samantha Papavasiliou
Email: samantha.papavasiliou@adelaide.edu.au

Course Timetable

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

Course Learning Outcomes

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

1	Know and understand the basic content and techniques of the discipline of project management such that stakeholder needs, scope, time, cost, quality, risk, procurement, human resources, communications, and the integration of these are appropriately addresses;
2	Competently plan and control medium-sized linear projects appropriate to satisfying PMI’s Project Management Professional standards and assessing stakeholders’ needs and satisfy these;
3	Choose and use the models for project management and best practice in the choice of an appropriate project delivery system;
4	Competently work in teams and communicating the output to stakeholders and the community and provide leadership in the community and support of community involvement in projects;
5	Demonstrate continued learning and personal development;
6	Recognise 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)
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)	1-6
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	1-3
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	4
Career and leadership readiness technology savvy professional and, where relevant, fully accredited forward thinking and well informed tested and validated by work based experiences	1, 2, 5, 6
Intercultural and ethical competency adept at operating in other cultures comfortable with different nationalities and social contexts able to determine and contribute to desirable social outcomes demonstrated by study abroad or with an understanding of indigenous knowledges	5, 6
Self-awareness and emotional intelligence a capacity for self-reflection and a willingness to engage in self-appraisal open to objective and constructive feedback from supervisors and peers able to negotiate difficult social situations, defuse conflict and engage positively in purposeful debate	3-6

Learning Resources

Required Resources

Suggested text book:
Meredith, JR & Mantel, S (2019), Project management: A managerial Approach, 10th Edition, Wiley.

A digital copy can also be purchased for a lower price.

Recommended Resources

PMI and PMBOK are registered marks of the Project Management Institute, Inc

In addition to any assigned readings from the prescribed text, you may find it useful to access information from other sources. A number of Project Management textbooks have been written over the past few decades. Most of these books are held at the University library. Please feel free to browse through the available books for alternative explanations of the relevant concepts. Please find below a list of other suggested textbooks:

1. Project Management Institute (PMI), 2017, A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge, Sixth Edition
(PMBOK® Guide) ©2017 Project Management Institute, Inc.
2. Gray, C & Larson, E 2000, Project management, McGraw-Hill.
3. IPMA 2006, IPMA Competence Baseline Version 3.0
4. Kerzner, H 2009, A project management: A systems approach to planning, scheduling and contracting, Wiley
5. PRINCE2TM – Managing Successful Projects with PRINCE2TM, OGC London, TSO.
6. Turner, JR 1999, Handbook of project-based management, McGraw-Hill.

It is also recommended that you read relevant journal articles. In particular, you are encouraged to read the following journals:
· International Journal of Project Management
· Project Management Journal
· Journal of Project Management

Library Resources
The 成人大片’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. .

Other resources: Project Management Institute
If you are a 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.” details

* Log in to access complimentary read-only or take advantage of discounts on paperback editions.

Online Learning

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Learning & Teaching Modes

This course is offered in blended learning mode with the face-to-face component offered as intensives.

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 work (this includes face-to-face contact, any online components, and self-directed study).

Learning Activities Summary

This is a draft schedule and session dates are a guide only. The timetable may be changed during the course delivery if necessary.

Session	Content
1	Introduction - Project Context and Basics
2	Project Selection and Management Models
3	Project Integration Management
4	Project Sope Management
5	Project Time Management
6	Project Cost Management
7	Project Quality Management
8	Project Delivery Systems
9	Project Risk Management
10	Project Procurement Management
11	Project Organisation
12	Project Human Resources Management
13	Project Stakeholder Management
14	Project Communication Management

Workshop exercises are found in the course PowerPoint files.

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

PMBOK is a registered marks of the Project Management Institute, Inc

#	Assessment	Length	Weighting	Learning Outcomes
1	Project Fundamentals	3,000 words max	40%	1,5,6
2	Group project plan	1 person 5,000 words max 2 people 7,000 words max 3-7 people 1,500 words max per person	30%	1-6
3	Project Closure Report	3,000 words max	30%	1,4,5,6
	Total		100%

Assessment Related Requirements

Students should attend all classes in order to pass the course. There is considerable experiential learning during classes that build your knowledge and thus enable you to be successful in this course.

Course results may be subject to moderation by the Assessment Review Committee.

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Assessment Detail

Project Fundamentals
This assignment will assess your understanding of project fundamentals, including Project Context and Basics, Project Integration and Scope Management course topics.

Group Project Plan
Develop a group project plan for an approved project of choice, implementing the theoretical material covered and focusing on Scope, Time, Cost and Risk. A project plan is produced to plan a new project. Groups should ideally be of two people. If you want to vary from two people, you need to seek special approval stating reasons.

This assignment is intended to be the application of theory so do not reproduce the theory, but apply the application of the theory to a project.

Project Closure Report
Write a description of the planning and control of quality, human resources, procurement, communications and stakeholders for a project of your choice.

Submission

All text based assignments must be submitted via MyUni:

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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.
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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

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