PROJMGNT 7058EX - Project Management Research Project

External - Trimester 3 - 2019

The objective is to produce a capstone study which is a critical evaluation and reflection on the Masters studies. The content covered includes building on research methodology and information about the knowledge and skills required to develop a research project based on extending current knowledge, testing it (qualitative or quantitative secondary data), drawing conclusions and commenting on these conclusions. The study should be a systematic and fully documented investigation of an existing problem.

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Course Details

Course Code	PROJMGNT 7058EX
Course	Project Management Research Project
Coordinating Unit	Entrepreneurship, Commercialisation & Innov Centre
Term	Trimester 3
Level	Postgraduate Coursework
Location/s	External
Units	6
Contact	Approximately 4 hours per week over 15 weeks
Available for Study Abroad and Exchange	N
Prerequisites	COMMERCE 7039 or ENTREP 7052
Incompatible	PROJMGNT 7010A & PROJMGNT 7010B, PROJMGNT 7009
Assumed Knowledge	Completion of all core courses for this Masters Program
Restrictions	Available for MAppProjMgt and MAppProjMgt(ProjSys) students only

Course Staff

Course Coordinator: Dr Sam Baroudi

Program Director Contact Details: Project Management
Name: Associate Professor Indra Gunawan
email: indra.gunawan@adelaide.edu.au

Teaching staff:

Trimester 1
Name: Dr Carmen Reaiche
Researcher profile: /directory/carmen.reaiche
Email: carmen.reaiche@adelaide.edu.au

Trimester 2 and Trimester 3
Name: Dr Sam Baroudi
Researcher profile:
Email: sam.baroudi@adelaide.edu.au

Course Timetable

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

Course Learning Outcomes

The overall objective of this course is to introduce students to research project activities.
Research topics must be negotiated with the lecturer in charge.

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

1	Research a topic of interest in the project management;
2	Recognize, select and critically analyse relevant information for your report;
3	Synthesise the key points/findings and communicate them in a clear, concise and professional report;
4	Identify the benefits of continuing personal and professional development in the rapidly developing and increasingly complex field of project management research;
5	Clasify ethical, social and cultural issues and an understanding of the implication of these issues in the pursuit of project management research.

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)	1-3
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	1-3
Career and leadership readiness technology savvy professional and, where relevant, fully accredited forward thinking and well informed tested and validated by work based experiences	4
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
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	5

Learning Resources
Required Resources

No textbook required

Recommended Resources
Suggested Textbook: M. Saunders, P. Lewis and A. Thornhill, Research Methods for Business Students, 2016, Pearson.

Useful texts include:
- Pawar, B.S. 2009. Theory building for hypothesis specification in organizational studies, Response Books, New Delhi.
- Neuman, W.L. 2008. Social research methods: Qualitative and quantitative approaches, Pearson Education.
A list containing supplementary readings will be provided before the course start date via MyUni.

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
- International Journal of Project Organisation and 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. .
Online Learning

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Learning & Teaching Modes

This course is offered in fully online learning mode with dedicated assistance from the course coordinator which will help students to improve their research activities.

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 online study components and self-directed study). Therefore each learning period (6 units) will require approximately 312 hours dedicated to this course.

Learning Activities Summary

This schedule outlines topics, activities and assessments. The timetable may be changed during the course delivery if necessary.

Schedule
Week 1	Introduction: Taking on a Research Project
Week 2	Project Plan: Topics and Research Proposal
Week 3	Self-Directed Writing and Supervisory Assistance
Week 4	Finalising Research Proposals
Week 5	Research Report: Introduction and Literature Review	Research Proposals due in
Week 6	Supervisor/Student Advice and Feedback (Round 1)
Week 7	Research Report: Methodology, Results and Discussion
Week 8	Supervisor/Student Advice and Feedback (Round 2)
Week 9	Research Project Presentations	Presentations are due in
Week 10	Self-Directed Writing and Supervisory Assistance	End of Trimester
Week 13	Course Completion: Final Research Report Submission	Research Reports due in

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

An overview of the course assessment appears in the following Table.

#	Assessment Task	Length	Due	Weighting	Learning Outcome
1	Research Proposal	2000 word proposal	Week 5	15%	1-5
2	Research Project Presentation	Powerpoint presentation file	Week 9	15%	1-5
3	Final Research Report	9000 word final report	Week 13	70%	1-5

Assessment Related Requirements

Students must complete all course assessment requirements to be eligible to pass the course.

Course results are subject to moderation by the ECIC Board of Examiners.

Students will develop a research project. They can be guided in the selection of the research topic.

Supervision and progress: The course coordinator in charge will supervise your progress on the project. The student will be required to liaise with the course coordinator in order to report and discuss progress. If the student encounters problems in the development of the project, he or she must discuss this situation immediately with the course coordinator.

It is highly recommended that students carry out a preliminary investigation about the research topic selected to be sure that there is sufficient content in the area.

Assessment Detail

Assessment 1: Research Proposal
The aim of the assessment is to assist students in developing their research reports. It is required that students prepare a proposal for the lecturer’s consideration. The proposal should include the research background, aim or purpose of the project, objectives and research questions, research methodology, milestones, budget and possible outcomes.

Assessment 2: Research Project Presentation
The Research Project Presentation will involve each student providing a PowerPoint presentation file of their work to date. The presentation should be well formatted and consist of around 10 slides. It should outline the key points in respect to the research project.

Assessment 3: Final Research Report
The Final Research Report is the culmination of all investigations. Completing it will demand significant time and effort. The final report should include the following sections as appropriate: Introduction, Literature Review, Research Methodology, Research Results and Discussion and Conclusions. A Reference list should also be included with ancillary items placed in the Appendices. It is expected that the report will be prepared to a professional standard.

Submission

All text based assignments must be submitted via MyUni.
Please refer to step by step instructions:

There are a few points to note about the submission of assignments:

Assignment Submission: Assignments should not be emailed to the instructor; they must be lodged via the MyUni Course site (unless specified to do both). Note that assignments may be processed via TURNITIN, which is an online plagiarism prevention tool.
Cover Sheet: Please include in the assignment a completed 成人大片 Assessment Cover Sheet 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.
Extensions of Time: An application for Assessment Extension should be made well 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.
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 & Remarking
Resubmission of an assignment for remarking 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.

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.

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