PROJMGNT 7009 - Research in Project Management (12 units)
North Terrace Campus - Semester 1 - 2020
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code PROJMGNT 7009 Course Research in Project Management (12 units) Coordinating Unit Entrepreneurship, Commercialisation & Innov Centre Term Semester 1 Level Postgraduate Coursework Location/s North Terrace Campus Units 12 Contact Up to 3 hours per week Available for Study Abroad and Exchange N Prerequisites COMMERCE 7039 or ENTREP 7052 Assumed Knowledge Completion of all core courses for the Masters of Applied Project Management Restrictions Available for MAppProjMgt and MAppProjMgt(ProjSys) students only Assessment Project Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Dr Sam Baroudi
Program Director Contact Details: Project Management
Name: Dr Tracey Dodd
Email: tracey.dodd@adelaide.edu.au
Teaching staff:
Semester 1
Name: Dr Sam Baroudi
Researcher profile:
Email: sam.baroudi@adelaide.edu.au
Semester 2
Name: Dr Carmen Reaiche
Researcher profile: /directory/carmen.reaiche
Email: carmen.reaiche@adelaide.edu.auCourse Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from .
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Learning Outcomes
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:
- research a topic of interest in the project management,
- identify, select and critically analyse relevant information for your report,
- synthesise the key points/findings and communicate them in a clear, concise and professional report,
- identify the benefits of continuing personal and professional development in the rapidly developing and increasingly complex field of project management research,
- identify 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
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Learning Resources
Required Resources
No Textbook requiredRecommended Resources
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.
- Saunders, Mark N.K., Lewis P. and Thornhill, A. 2015. Research Methods for Business Students PDF eBook (7e) : 9781292016641
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
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Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
This course is offered in blended learning mode with the face-to-face component offered as a brief workshop, consultations with the lecturer and the participation in recommended workshops which can 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 12 unit course comprises a total of 624 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 content are a guide only. The timetable may be changed during the course delivery if necessary.
Schedule Week 1 Introduction : Taking on a Research Project -
how to approach the challenges of project workWeek 2 Project Plan: Choosing a Research Topic Week 3 Project Plan: Content design – Project Proposal Formative Assessment Week 4 Research Formulation & Process:
How to structure a formal research.
Introduction to Business Canvas.
Ethics ProcessWeek 5 The Research Process:
understanding your philosophy and approach.
Qualitative or Quantitative ?Summative Assessment Week 6 Researching the Literature Formative Assessment Week 7 One-to- One session:
ConsulationWeek 8 Self-directive learning:
Writing a Research ProposalWeek 9 Communication Plan:
Project Report & Presentation.
How to report on your project research
using standard structure and contentWeek 10 One-to- One session:
Linking your data to your projectSummative Assessment Week 11 Writing with Argument Week 12 One-to- One session:
Synthesis evidenceWeek 13 Self-directive writing. Summative Assessment -
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 Learning Outcomes 1 Project Proposal 2000 words 15% 1-5 2 Online Proposal: 1.
Presentation (two components:
presentation + participation)10 - 15 minutes presentation 15% 1-5 3 Final Research Report 15000 + words 70% 1-5 Total 100% Assessment Related Requirements
Students should attend all classes in order to pass the course. There is considerable learning in the 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.
Students will develop a research project. They can be guided in the selection of the research topic.
Supervision and progress: The lecturer in charge will supervise your progress on the project. The student will be required to meet with the lecturer 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 lecturer.
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
Project Proposal Task
The aim of the assignment is to assist you in developing your research report. It is required that students prepare a proposal for the lecturer’s consideration.
Online Proposal Presentation Task
The Online Proposal Presentation will be completed by students individually. Each student should upload a PowerPoint slide with voice record or a video with the research project presentation. Other students should review each of the presentations and pose at least two questions at the website which should be answered by the presenter.
Final Research Report Task
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
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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.
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