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Program Director Contact Details:
Project Management
Name: Dr Graciela Corral de Zubielqui
Email: graciela.corraldezubielqui@adelaide.edu.au

Teaching Staff:

Monday 11th April to Sunday 19th June 2016

1	Use knowledge and developing competence in applied techniques of project management for primarily linear projects
2	Capture, interpret and document project scenarios, requirements and activities
3	Competently develop a brief and feasibility study which can convince stakeholders of the benefits of developing the project
4	Apply project management techniques to a wide range of industries, including Information technology, defence, construction, roll-out of government services, social, finance, medical, research and commercialisation
5	Promote team work and effective communications in the development and support of projects
6	Apply appropriate technologies to support the project management process
7	Appreciate the benefits of continuing personal and professional development in the field of project management
8	Appreciate the leadership roles and acceptance of personal responsibility required to encourage wider community involvement in the successful and sustainable development of projects
9	Appreciate ethical, social and cultural issues and an understanding of the implication of these issues in the sustainable development and management of projects.

Project Management - A Systems Approach to Planning, Scheduling, and Contracting by Harold R. Kerzner (Author)
ISBN-13: 978-1118022276  eText: ISBN-13 9781118483220
ISBN-10: 1118022270    eText: ISBN-10 1118483227
Edition: 11th
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Gray, Clifford & Larson, Erik, 2000, Project Management, McGraw-Hill.

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LEARN is the 最新糖心Vlog of Adelaide’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.

This course is offered in online mode.

As a guide, a 3 unit course comprises a total of 156 hours.

Learning Activities Summary

Week	Content	Readings	Activities
1	· Projects · Product versus Project Management · SOW and Project Specifications · Project Charter and Management Control	Kerzner pp 25-30, 64-66, 521-528, 556-575, 478-486. PMBOK: pp 63, pp. 391 4 Project Integration Management; 13 Project Stakeholder Management	Forum discussion
2	· Work Breakdown Structure and Role of the Executive in Project Selection · Project Plan and Total Project Planning	Kerzner pp 528-541, 556-565. PMBOK, pp 105. 5 Project Scope Management	Forum discussion
3	· Planning · Scheduling Techniques	Kerzner pp505-520, 637, 536-540, 546-555. 597, 639 PMBOK, pp141 6 Project Time Management	Forum discussion
4	· Pricing and Estimates	Kerzner pp 677-707 PMBOK, pp 193 7 Project Cost Management	Forum discussion
5	· Cost Control	Kerzner pp 737-792 PMBOK pp 215 7.4 Control Costs	Forum discussion
6	· Quality Management	Kerzner pp1015-1065, PMBOK, pp 227 8 Quality Management Finalise and submit governance report	Forum discussion
7	· Organising and Staffing the Project Office and Team · Management Functions	Kerzner pp 171-213, 223-264, 1097-1110. PMBOK, pp 5-17, 255 1.3 What is Project Management, 9 Project Human Resources Management	Forum discussion
8	· Communications · Procurement Planning	Kerzner pp 265-312, 975-1003 PMBOK, pp287-308, 355-390 10 Project Communication Management, 12 Project Procurement Management	Forum discussion
9	· Integrated Change Control · Close Project or Phase	Kerzner pp 94-100, 572-575, 578-582, 549-550 PMBOK, pp 57 3.7 Closing Process Group
10	· Finish up		Finalise and submit final project

Students have already completed TECHCOMM 5021OL APM1 and are familiar with PMBOK elements and requirements.

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	Forum Discussion Participation	Quality of the Initial Posting (100+ words) and subsequent responses at the forum	20%	Day 7 of Weeks 1-8	1,3,4,5,8
2	Project Governance Report	3000 - 4000 words words	30%	Day 7 of Week 6	1-5,8
3	Final Group Project	Max. 12,000 words	50%	Day 7 of Weeks 10	1-8
	Total		100%

Students must complete reading assignments, participate in the forum discussion by posting Initial Posting and responses, submit project governance report and the final group project.

Students must complete all course assessment requirements.

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

Assessment 1: Forum Discussion Participation
Weighting: 20%
Due Dates: Day 1-3 on Initial Posting, Day4-7 response to others postings, weeks 1-8
Submission Details: Via Forum in LEARN

Task:
Your lecturer will notify you before the start of the week via course announcement, which of the discussion questions (DQ) you will complete for each week.

Scope:
Discussion topics are taken primarily from your assigned readings and weekly topics. You are encouraged to do additional research to support your responses. The research should include but not limited to published papers/ articles from peer-reviewed journals/ or periodic. Proper citation is required (see university's plagiarism policy, 2.1 a: http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/230/#_Toc274226461 )

Length and Presentation:
You will be graded on the quality of your initial posting and subsequent responses to other postings in the forum, not on the quantity—what is expected is substantive participation in all assigned discussions. (Eg: a short response like: Yes, I agree with other classmate or simply rephrase others' postings do not add values in the forum discussion, on the other hand, posting from your own experiences/ context and actions in applying the techniques enhance the forum discussion and learning).

Criteria by which your assignment will be marked:
Discussion:
· Initial posting on your own comments/ experiences on the week's DQ.
· Initial posting and response demonstrate critical thinking and insight.
· Initial posting and response indicate you understand the assignment and the underlying concepts.
· Student response to question met minimum substantive expectations.
· Demonstrated appropriate writing style and language choice.

Participation:
· Post Initial posting (at least 100 words, by Day 3) and subsequent responses to posts of your classmates, or to responses to your initial post — responses are substantive in nature.
· Initial posting and responses indicate critical thinking, constructive feedback and meaningful inputs to the discussion
· Demonstrated quality of writing and concise language choice

Learning objectives with this assessment (refer to section 2.1): 1, 3, 4, 5, 8

Assessment 2 Project governance report

Weighting: 30%
Due Dates: Day 7, week 6
Submission Details: Via Drop Box in LEARN
Despite the plethora of project management methodologies, tools and templates available and being applied, evidence indicates that there still exists a high proportion of project failures (as measured by schedule delays, cost overruns and quality concerns).  Clearly simply using project management tools and techniques does not necessarily guarantee project success
for the project manager.  There needs to be a clear understanding as to why projects fail as well as the importance of
having in place an effective project governance and control arrangement.  As a result of the above context and expectations, the following tasks are required to be undertaken:

Tasks

1.    Research, analyse and identify why projects fail. Consider what is deemed to be a project failure.  How is success/failure measured? Does your organisation provide metrics for project failure? Provide a definitive list of factors (i.e. hot spots) that you believe are the reasons as to why ‘value’ is eroded and projects fail.  Comment: If as a Project Manager you have a better understanding and can anticipate where and why projects are failing, this should assist in determining which areas require greater focus (and why).

2.    Based on the results from your analysis, provide a suggested approach for how project governance and control arrangements can be improved in order to achieve project success.    Hint: If for example, you identify a ‘hot spot’ from 1, to be – ‘scope change/scope creep’ and that this could be a possibility with your project (hence a threat to your project success), then you will need to consider how in you intend to control for this particular threat.  What will you need to put in place in order to control for scope and ensure clarity in scope and definition.  How will you handle scope changes, variation requests etc?

Deliverables:
A concise management report that is reflective of the 2 key tasks as provided above.  Section 1 of your report should contain your
research, analysis and findings from task 1. This should then be used as the basis to shape up section 2 of your report. 

Suggested length
o    3000 – 4000 words

Please note: I am providing the suggested length as an indicative guide only.  You have complete flexibility in determining your final report deliverable.

Assessment criteria – As per the course outline

·       Demonstrated ability to transfer or apply concepts covered in the course to each of the project components.

·       Demonstrated awareness of and insight with regard to project management techniques.

·       Demonstrated quality and depth of analysis, problem-solving, and synthesis. Demonstrated quality of writing.


Learning objectives with this assessment (refer to section 2.1): 1-5, 8
 
 

Assessment 3: Final Group Project
Weighting: 50%
Due Dates: Day 7, week 10
Submission Details: Via Drop Box in LEARN

This is a group assignment (2 members per group)

Tasks:
This case study is set outside of Dusty Plains, a small, dusty town near Broome in Western 最新糖心Vlog. While the location, and the legal and taxation environment is real, the on-shore Dusty Plains field is hypothetical. It is, however, based on realistic data drawn from similar projects from around the world. In this scenario, your group is working for ‘IOC One’, and is responsible for overseeing and controlling a myriad of issues associated with this project. Appropriate and timely decisions are vital to the success of this $600 million, 2 year development and the organisation is looking to your group’s advice as the project unfolds (See appendix A).

There are many questions and issues to be considered in the successful completion of this development.

Your tasks:
This is a ‘capstone’ case study and provides you and your partner with an opportunity of drawing on your previously acquired project management skills and material covered in this course. 

Overall your group is responsible for creating and realising value for the shareholders of IOC One.  This is however a complex project and will be a challenge for you to ensure successful achievement of the project’s outcomes.  The following graph highlights 5 key domains that follow the project lifecycle phases and also form part of an effective project governance and controls framework (necessary to ensure ‘value’ creation and realisation):

1)    JV agreements,

2)    Stakeholder analysis,

3)    Risk management,

4)    Contracting & procurement and

5)    Contract Management.


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Specific tasks: Your group (2 members) is required to provide responses to the following tasks.


1)     Joint Venture arrangement:

a.     What do you see as being the key strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats of the JV arrangement that has been
agreed to between all parties.

b.    Specifically relating to the opportunities and threats identified, how do you propose to management these (and why)?

2)     Stakeholder analysis:

a.    Identify whom you believe are your key stakeholders

b.   Based on your list map them according to your view as to perceived level of influence and perceived level of interest that you believe they hold in this project.

c.    Based on your mapping what ‘communication’ strategies would you propose for managing your stakeholders and why?

3)    Risk management:

a.    Identify the specific ‘value drivers’ for your project and specify 4 objectives (consider & test against S.M A.R.T).

b.   Apply the risk management process and create a risk register.  Specific focus to be given to your recommended risk responses to the high risk items identified.

c.    As a result of your risk work, what are your recommendations in relation to a ‘contingency’ component of the cost estimate

d.   How will ensure costs for the project will be managed (i.e measured and reported)?

4)    Contracting & procurement:

a.    Based on your assumptions about the state of the market, risks from your risk register, and local content requirements what contract types would you recommend for the various activities that need to be delivered (and why)? 

b.   As a result of a), what type of contractor behavior do you anticipate may eventuate in relation to productivity, safety, resourcing etc.

5)    Contract management:

a.    What are the main elements you consider should be included in your contract management plan?

b.   Nominate your top 5 key performance indicators that you would recommend be included in your contract management plan (and why)?

 

Deliverables:
A concise management report that is reflective of the key tasks as provided above.  Suggested length 12,000 words

 Please note: I am providing the suggested length as an indicative guide only.  You have complete flexibility in determining
your final report deliverable.

Assessment criteria – As per the course outline

·      Demonstrated ability to transfer or apply concepts covered in the course to each of the project components.

·      Demonstrated awareness of and insight with regard to project management techniques.

·      Demonstrated quality and depth of analysis, problem-solving, and synthesis. Demonstrated quality of writing.

Learning objectives with this assessment (refer to section 2.1): 1-8

All text based assignments must be submitted via Drop Box in LEARN

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

• Assignment Submission: Assignments should be lodged via Drop Box in the LEARN system. Please refer to individual assignment tasks for specific submission details relevant to each task. Note that assignments may be processed via TURNITIN, which is an online plagiarism prevention tool.
• Cover Sheet: As part of your assignment, please add the completed 最新糖心Vlog of Adelaide Assessment Cover Sheet to your assignment, 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. Where applicable, also include the word count excluding title pages and references.
• 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: Any request for an extension of time for the submission of an assignment 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 extenuating circumstances and proof, such as a doctor’s certificate, may be required.
• 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. Assignments handed in after 14 days from the due submission date will fail even if a 100% mark is granted for the work.