PROJMGNT 2001 - Project Management Methodologies and Concepts
North Terrace Campus - Semester 1 - 2024
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code PROJMGNT 2001 Course Project Management Methodologies and Concepts Coordinating Unit Management Term Semester 1 Level Undergraduate Location/s North Terrace Campus Units 3 Contact Up to 3 hours per week Available for Study Abroad and Exchange Y Prerequisites PROJMGNT 1001 and PROJMGNT 1002 and PROJMGNT 1003 Restrictions Only BPM students Assessment Individual and group assignments, participation Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Seyed Hossein Mohsenian
Program Director Contact Details: Project Management
Name: Dr Dang Nguyen
Email: dang.nguyen@adelaide.edu.au
Teaching Staff:
Course Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from .
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Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:- Explain advanced project management concepts
- Compare and evaluate various project management methodologies
- Describe project quality management and processes
- Compare traditional and modern project communication on projects
- Discuss broad perspectives in respect to project success and failure
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) Attribute 1: Deep discipline knowledge and intellectual breadth
Graduates have comprehensive knowledge and understanding of their subject area, the ability to engage with different traditions of thought, and the ability to apply their knowledge in practice including in multi-disciplinary or multi-professional contexts.
1-3 Attribute 2: Creative and critical thinking, and problem solving
Graduates are effective problems-solvers, able to apply critical, creative and evidence-based thinking to conceive innovative responses to future challenges.
2, 5 Attribute 3: Teamwork and communication skills
Graduates convey ideas and information effectively to a range of audiences for a variety of purposes and contribute in a positive and collaborative manner to achieving common goals.
2, 4 Attribute 4: Professionalism and leadership readiness
Graduates engage in professional behaviour and have the potential to be entrepreneurial and take leadership roles in their chosen occupations or careers and communities.
2-5 Attribute 5: Intercultural and ethical competency
Graduates are responsible and effective global citizens whose personal values and practices are consistent with their roles as responsible members of society.
4, 5 Attribute 8: Self-awareness and emotional intelligence
Graduates are self-aware and reflective; they are flexible and resilient and have the capacity to accept and give constructive feedback; they act with integrity and take responsibility for their actions.
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Learning Resources
Required Resources
No textbook requiredRecommended Resources
Project Management Institute (2021) A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK®Guide), 7th Edition, Newtown Square, Pa, Project Management Institute.
Kerzner, H. (2022) . Wiley
Burke, R. (2011) , Burke Publishing.
Meredith, J.R. (2021) . Wiley
Meredith, J.R. (2020) . Wiley
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 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. Access to the Library's electronic resources.Online Learning
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Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
This course is taught on-campus via face-to-face lectures and tutorials. Students will gain a deeper insight into the field of project management and recognised methodologies that are widely held as creating successful project outcomes. Note that course materials are provided online via MyUni so that students can refer to learning materials in their own time.Workload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
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 HrsLearning Activities Summary
The course is intended to present more advanced project management concepts to broaden student knowledge and skills. This will be become apparent during lectures, tutorials and assessments. Study will also need to be undertaken outside of lectures and tutorials to enhance student learning.
The weekly lecture schedule is structured as follows Week 1 Course Introduction Week 2 Project Management Methods Week 3 Agile Project Management Week 4 Lean Project Management Week 5 Soft Systems Methodology for Project Management Week 6 Design Management Week 7 Quality Management Concepts Week 8 Quality Assurance and Continuous Improvement Week 9 Project Communication Management Week 10 Information and Communication Technologies Week 11 Project Success, Failure and Lessons Learned Week 12 Course Revision and Exam Preparation -
Assessment
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
# Assessment Task Type Length Weight Learning Outcomes 1 Project Report 1 Individual 1500 words 30% 1, 2 2 Project Report 2 Group 1500 words
per student30% 2, 3, 4 3 Final Assignment Individual 2000 words 30% 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 4 Participation Individual N/A 10% 1-5 Total 100% Assessment Related Requirements
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.Assessment Detail
Project Report 1: This assessment asks each student to evaluate project management methodologies or approaches as instructed. It will be expected that they report on the associated concepts, usage and benefits in respect to the nominated areas of study. The learning outcomes assessment will be based on how well the student displays their knowledge in respect to the more advanced project management concepts.
Project Report 2: This assignment will centre around the use of nominated project management concepts such as quality and communications within an industry-based scenario. The assessment will be a group based undertaking with students contributing equally to a comprehensive report that addresses the assignment requirements. The learning outcomes will be assessed on student ability to apply relevant project management concepts to the industry scenario that is under investigation in respect to facilitating for successful outcomes.
Final Assignment: This assessment will ask students to analyse and reflect on the role of a project manager for a given topic based on project management methodologies and concepts as outlined in MyUni.
Participation: Students are expected to participate in all scheduled tutorials and be prepared to discuss their ideas on the various topics.Submission
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 成人大片 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.
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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.
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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