PROJMGNT 7040OL - Portfolios and Programs Management
Online - Quadmester 3 - 2018
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code PROJMGNT 7040OL Course Portfolios and Programs Management Coordinating Unit Entrepreneurship, Commercialisation & Innov Centre Term Quadmester 3 Level Postgraduate Coursework Location/s Online Units 3 Contact Approximately 4 hours per week over 10 weeks (interaction & preparation) Available for Study Abroad and Exchange N Prerequisites PROJMGNT 5021 Assessment Tests, workshops and assignments Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Associate Professor Indra Gunawan
Program Director Contact Details: Project Management
Name: Associate Professor Indra Gunawan
Email: indra.gunawan@adelaide.edu.au
Teaching Staff:
Name: John Woodward
John is a senior executive with expertise in the fields of project management and technology. He earned his MBA at La Trobe University. He currently serves as the non-executive director witht Statewide Super and The Hospital Research Foundation. John is also an Elected Member (Councillor) with the City of West Torrens. He has PMP and MSP project based certifications.
John joined the 成人大片 as a lecturer in February 2015.
Email: john.woodward@adelaide.edu.au
Phone: 0418 414 041
Skype: n/a
Office Hours: evenings and weekends
LinkedIn:Course Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from .
Monday 9 July to Sunday 16 September 2018 -
Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
1 Use best practice principles of portfolios management when balancing investment initiatives (portfolio components) required to align with an organisation’s strategic and business objectives and discuss the latest research and development of the principles for portfolio and programs management; 2 Evaluate portfolio needs with organisational constraints to select the right projects by using critical analysis techniques, creating models to prioritise portfolio initiatives; 3 Explain the nature of program management, its focus on benefits realisation, and the inter-relationship between program components; 4 Establish the appropriate governance, including risk management, for successful achievement of portfolio and program outcomes through understanding of stakeholders needs and influence; 5 Establish the portfolio and program performance reporting requirements for stakeholders and ensure strategic alignment of portfolios and their components; 6 Work effectively in a team, to have a positive influence and focus on strategic outcomes. 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
1,2,3,5 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
2,3,4,5,6 Career and leadership readiness
- technology savvy
- professional and, where relevant, fully accredited
- forward thinking and well informed
- tested and validated by work based experiences
1-6 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
4,6 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
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Learning Resources
Required Resources
Text book:
Project Management Institute, (2013) The Standard for Portfolio Management, 3nd Edition, ISBN13: 978-1935589693
Project Management Institute, (2013) The Standard for Program Management, 3nd Edition, ISBN13: 978-1935589686Recommended Resources
Project Portfolio Management - Selecting and Prioritizing Projects for Competitive Advantage by Lowell D. Dye.
Project Portfolio Management: A Practical Guide to Selecting Projects, Managing Portfolios, and Maximizing Benefits (Jossey-Bass Business & Management) by Harvey A Levine.
Strategic Project Portfolio Management: Enabling a Productive Organization (Microsoft Executive Leadership Series) by Simon Moore.
Optimizing Corporate Portfolio Management: Aligning Investment Proposals with Organizational Strategy, by Anand Sanwal.
Project Portfolio Management, Leading the Corporate Vision (2007) by Shan Rajegopal, Phili McGuin and James Waller.
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Online Learning
LEARN is the 成人大片’s platform for dedicated online delivery. LEARN is a customised version of Moodle, and houses all course requirements including the course profile, announcements, additional course materials (beyond the prescribed text), assessment items, discussion forums, grading, feedback, links to various university and course resources, an internal website email system, a technical assistance facility, etc. LEARN is only accessible once the URL and a password have been provided to the student on enrolment. Students are given access to the course prior to the start date to familiarise themselves with the operational aspects and functionality of the website.
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Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
This course is offered in online mode.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.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.
Week Content Readings Activities 1 Introduction to Portfolio Management Chapters 1, 2, 3
Week 1 Lecture NotesSelf-introduction
Confirm group members2 Portfolio Identification Chapter 4
Week 2 Lecture NotesGroup Discussion
Submit Mini Assignment 1
Submit Major Project progress report3 Portfolio Categorisation and Evaluation Chapters 4, 5
Week 3 Lecture NotesReadings 4 Portfolio Prioritisation, Scheduling and Balancing Chapters 4, 5
Week 4 Lecture NotesGroup Discussion
Submit Mini Assignment 25 Portfolio Communication, Tracking, Setup and Governance Chapters 5, 6, 7, 8
Week 5 Lecture NotesReadings 6 Introduction to Program Management Chapters 1, 2, 3, 8
Week 6 Lecture NotesGroup Discussion
Submit Mini Assignment 3
Submit Major Project progress report7 Program Management Lifecycle and the Initiation and Planning Processes Chapters 3, 4, 6, 7
Week 7 Lecture NotesSubmit Major Project Part 1 8 Program Management Execution, Monitoring, Closing and Integration Processes Section 6, 7
Week 8 Lecture NotesGroup Discussion 9 Program Change, Benefits and Communication Management Chapter 4, 5, 6
Week 9 Lecture NotesReadings 10 Establishing a PgMO and Completing and Submitting a Detailed Program Charter None
Week 10 Lecture NotesSubmit Major Project Part 2 -
Assessment
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Assessment Summary
An overview of the course assessment appears in the following Table. Details appear in the following section:
# Assessment Length Weighting Due Date Learning Outcomes 1 Discussions x 4 100-200 (max) word post and 3-4 responses to other posts 20% Days 3-7 of Weeks 2,4,6,8 1,2,3,4,5,6 2 Mini-Reflective Journals x 3 (10% each) 800- 1000 words (max) 30% Day 7 of Weeks 2,4,6 1,2,3,4,5,6
3 Major Project Progress Report 1200- 1500 words (max) not graded Day 7 of Week 2 1 4 Major Project – Part 1.
Portfolio Selection and Prioritisation3500 – 4500 words (max)
10-20 PowerPoint Slides
Excel Prioritisation Model30% Day 7 of Week 7 1,2,3 5 Major Project – Part 2.
Program Charter3200 –4000 words (max)
12-15 PowerPoint Slides20% Day 7 of Week 10 1,4,5,6 Total 100% Assessment Related Requirements
Students must complete all course assessment requirements.
Course results are subject to moderation by the ECIC Board of Examiners
Appropriate use of the Internet in assignments
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Assessment Detail
See LEARN site for grading details
Assessment 1: Discussions
Weighting: 20% (5% each)
Due Dates: Days 3-7 of Weeks 2,4,6,8
Task: Read the lecture material and readings in preparation for your discussions. Then, post a 100+ word response to the questions. Read others’ posts and respond to them for a total of at least 3-4 posts per discussion.
Assessment 2: Mini-Reflective Journals (3)
Weighting: 30% (10% each)
Due Dates: Day 7 of Weeks 2,4,6
Submission Details: Via Drop Box in LEARN
Task:
Identify a reporter for each mini-assignment from your group. Rotate this role so each group member experiences this role. Collate, summarise and reflect on what you have learnt in the previous two weeks. e.g. Weeks 1&2, Weeks 2&4, and Weeks 5&6. You should summarize what was discussed and incorporate what has been learned so far from the weekly readings and lesson material. our goal is to apply these theory-based conversations to the individual final projects.
Length and Presentation:
Submit your reflective summary in a MS Word document of 800-1000 words (max) to the
Assignment Submission tab in LEARN by Day 7 of the assigned week.
Criteria by which your assignment will be marked:
• Demonstrated ability to transfer or apply concepts covered in the course to this topic.
• Demonstrated awareness of and insight with regard to this topic.
• Demonstrated quality and depth of analysis.
• Demonstrated quality of writing.
Assessment 3: Major Project 1: Progress Report
Weighting: not graded
Due Dates: Day 7 of Week 2
Submission Details: Via Drop Box in LEARN
Task:
You will select an organisation, to use as a case study throughout the course. Name the organisation, its background, current situation and the challenges facing it.
Compose and submit a progress report based on the defined situation, challenges, and list of project ideas you have identified to transform your selected organisation. This is a crucial step as it drives everything from this point forward related to the major project. You will receive feedback by your academic staff.
Length and Presentation:
In a MS Word document - 1200 to 1500 words (max)
Assessment 4: Major Project - Part 1
Weighting: 30%
Due Date: Day 7 of Week 7
Submission Details: Via Drop Box in LEARN
Task:
Create a proposal to an organisation of your choice for implementing a Portfolio Management Framework. Additionally, you will have to demonstrate how you would facilitate an Alignment Workshop with initial recommendations for balancing their Project Portfolio.
You will submit three parts to this assignment:
1. Organisation Portfolio Selection Presentation in PowerPoint (12–15 slides) supported by a
2. Prioritisation model in MS Excel.
3. Full word report (MS Word) for senior management in at least 3500 – 4500 words (max). The purpose of the report is to explain the benefits and process of establishing a Project Portfolio Office for the organisation and using major project – part one as the case study within.
The PowerPoint presentation should use SOME of the content from assignment, and also contain NEW summarised thoughts / content and include talking points in the Notes Section of PowerPoint. DO NOT paste the same content from your assignment into PowerPoint.
Length and Presentation:
12-15 PowerPoint slides (with Notes)
MS Word report 3500 - 4500 words (Font Arial size 10)
APA referencing system formatting
Assessment 5: Major Project - Part 2
Weighting: 20%
Due Date: Day 7 of Week 10
Submission Details: Via Drop Box in LEARN
Task:
Develop a Program Plan and a presentation to the Board. Building from major project (part one), you are now asked to put together a Program Plan (MS Word) for initiating and executing a series of projects towards one of the organisation’s strategic objectives. The Program Plan will highlight the objectives, context, the project components, scope, time, resources cost, dependencies, benefits, change management, quality assurance, procurement and proposed risk management approach.
In addition to a written report, you will also need to prepare a PowerPoint presentation to the Portfolio Management Board to gain their comfort in granting you approval to proceed with execution. The PowerPoint presentation should use SOME of the content from assignment, and also contain NEW summarised thoughts / content and include talking points in the Notes Section of PowerPoint. DO NOT paste the same content from your assignment into PowerPoint.
Length and Presentation:
12-15 PowerPoint slides (with Notes)
MS Word Program Charter 3200 - 4000 words max (Font Arial size 10)
APA referencing system formattingSubmission
All text based assignments must be submitted via Drop Box in LEARN
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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.
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