Program Director Contact Details:
Project Management
Name: Professor Vernon Ireland
Phone: +61 411 153 861

Teaching Staff:

Name: Ms Amina Omarova

Short Bio:

Amina Omarova was trained in a top-flight university in Moscow in aeronautical engineering with a special interest in rocket launch systems. Before migrating to Australia five years ago Amina was employed by leading companies such as Boeing and General Electric both in Russia and the USA.

She is currently undertaking PhD studies on complex systems analysis in the Australian Army and before that completed the Master of Project Management at the University of Adelaide. Amina has a sound grasp of applied research and experience of teaching on the project management program. Her recent work experience in project management was in Australia.
 
Email: amina.omarova@adelaide.edu.au

Text book:
Crowe, A. (2013). The PMP Exam: How to Pass it on your First Try, 5th Ed. Velociteach
ISBN-10: 098276085X
ISBN-13: 978-0982760857

Project Management Institute (PMI) (2013). A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge.
ISBN-13: 978-1935589679

Library Resources
The University of Adelaide’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. The University Library web page is: http://www.adelaide.edu.au/library/ 

From this link, you are able to access the Library's electronic resources.

Other resources
If you are a member of the PMI (http://www.pmi.org/Membership.aspx) you will "gain exclusive access to PMI publications and our global standards*, networking options with our chapters and online communities of practice, and leadership and volunteer opportunities. You’ll also receive discounts on certification exams and renewals, as well as our professional development offerings." Student membership is USD$32 to join and USD$32 to renew.

* Log in to access complimentary read-only PDFs of all of PMI's published standards or take advantage of discounts on paperback editions
http://www.pmi.org/PMBOK-Guide-and-Standards/Standards-Library-of-PMI-Global-Standards.aspx 

LEARN is the University 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.

This is a draft schedule and session dates are a guide only. The timetable may be changed during the course delivery if necessary.

None

Students must complete all course assessment requirements.

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

Assessment 1: 9 quizzes commencing from week 1
Online test of PMBOK knowledge areas
Weighting: 25%
Due Date: Day 7 of each week
Submission Details: Quizzes due by Day 7 of weeks 1 – 8.
Submission Details: Hitting the “Submit all and Finish" button will complete your attempt and submit your quiz.

Task:
The amount of time you have to complete your quiz will be included in the assessment description, so plan your time so you can start and complete the quiz in one sitting.
 
Scope:
This assignment will assess your understanding of the course topics.

Length and Presentation:
Please read the full set of instructions before attempting the quiz.

Criteria by which your assignment will be marked:
Expresses understanding of the PMBOK knowledge areas and individual Modules.

Learning objectives with this assessment (refer to section 2.1): 1, 3, 5, 6, 9
 
 
Assessment 2: Eight weekly group workshops commencing from week 2 on PMBOK knowledge areas.
Weighting: 25%
Due Date: Day 7 of the week of the workshop

Task:
Workshop response to questions on PMBOK knowledge areas. The key activities for the workshop group are:
a) Complete the eight workshops – one on each knowledge area of the nominated PMBOK element.
b) To complete a knowledge area one person must act as chair of the group and coordinate activities; another person must submit the groups’ response to the assignment question; roles must rotate each week; the submitted assignment must note the people taking each role.
 
Scope:
This assignment will assess your knowledge of the PMBOK knowledge areas as well as your effectiveness in working with a project team.

Length and Presentation:
As described in the course assignment page.

Criteria by which the group assignment will be marked:
Expresses understanding of PMBOK and application to the topics considered.

Learning objectives with this assessment (refer to section 2.1): 1-8 & 10
 
 
Assessment 3: Development of a project plan.
Weighting: 50%
Due Date: Day 7 of Week 10
Submission Details: Via Drop Box in LEARN

Task:
You will select a project for which you will complete a project plan using the nine PMBOK areas. Almost any project is fine for this exercise however you will receive more benefit if it satisfies three objectives:
1. You are very interested in the outcome
2. Successfully completing the assignment will help you to improve an aspect of your own job
3. Successfully completing the assignment will lead to future benefit, such as a promotion or another job.

Areas to be considered in content
1. Up to 10 word description of what the project is.
2. Where is the project located?
3. Who is the owner and sponsor (they may be the same organisation)?
4. The name of the project manager.
5. Your picture, vision or dream of the project’s outcome.
6. The phase of the project.
7. Who is the client’s representative?
8. Who are the stakeholders?
9. Purpose of the project:
• a description where relevant
• the context of the project
• the project’s history and background
• implementation concept
• technology
• market place.
10. The objectives:
• scope
• time
• cost.
11. Requirements to be satisfied.
12. The roles and responsibilities of people.
13. The benefits:
• what we are trying to achieve
• why we should implement the project.
14. The value proposition for sponsor.
15. Constraints and assumptions.
16. The implementation strategy including Critical Success Factors (Targets, KPIs and Tolerances).
17. Risks and treatment.
18. How phases can facilitate delivery of future phases (particularly design or constructability).
19. Work Breakdown Structure.
20. The impact of the project on stakeholders.
21. Milestones and an activity schedule.
22. Budget.
23. Are there Enterprise Environmental Factors or Organisational Process Assets which can be used?
24. Plans for managing (planning, monitoring and controlling IF AREAS NOT ALREADY COVERED):
• scope
• time
• cost
• quality
• risk
• human resources
• communication
• procurement
• integration of these.

Scope:
This assignment will assess your understanding, integration and application of the 9 PMBOK knowledge areas.

Length and Presentation: minimum 5000 words; appendices in addition. Note material developed by others may be included (eg schedule or estimate) provided it is referenced as such.

How complex? The project selected for this assignment must be substantial. If participants cannot find a worthy task relevant to their current employment, or a business they may want to establish, or a new direction for their life, they may choose a substantial project such as leading a group to the South Pole, or to climb a high mountain.

Format

 
 Criteria by which your assignment will be marked:
Expresses understanding and comprehensiveness of PMBOK knowledge areas, application and relevance to the project plan area being developed.

Project plan briefing (i.e proposal) – recommended - due day 7 of week 3
It is recommended that you prepare and submit a short brief on your proposed major project plan by day 7 of week 3. The purpose of this is to ensure that you have identified a particular project early in the course and for you to also share your ideas with the course instructor well in advance of developing the final major assignment. This will also enable the course instructor to review your proposed project plan and provide any guidance or feedback necessary. In terms of guidance as to the structure and content of the short project plan brief, consideration should be given to areas 1-9 as listed above (and be no more than three (3) A4 pages in length).

Learning objectives with this assessment (refer to section 2.1): 1, 2, 5-7 & 10

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: Please submit, separate to your assignment, the completed University of Adelaide 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: 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: 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