Teaching staff

Semester 2
Name: Frank Schultmann

Short Bio:
Prof. Dr. Frank Schultmann is Director of Project Management for the University of Adelaide and he is Chair Professor at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), Germany.

Professor Schultmann studied Business and Industrial Engineering at the University of Karlsruhe. He completed his doctoral thesis in 1998 at the Faculty of Economics and Business Engineering and his Habilitation in 2003 receiving the venia legendi (teaching authority) in Management Science.

Prior to his present positions, he was Associate Professor at the University of Karlsruhe (2003), Professor of Industrial Management and Head of the Department Industry, Production and Logistics at the Faculty of Computer Science at the University of Koblenz-Landau (2004), and holder of the Chair of Business Administration, Construction Management and Economics at the Faculty of Civil Engineering and the Faculty of Economics and Management at the University of Siegen (2004 – 2009). He is the Director of the KIT’s Institute for Industrial Production (IIP) and the French-German Institute for Environmental Research (DFIU).

Professor Schultmann was editor of an international leading scientific journal and is member of several editorial boards. He served as elected chairman of the “Wissenschaftliche Kommission Logistik” (Scientific Commission “Logistics”) of the German Academic Association for Business Research (VHB). Moreover, he is coordinator of international task forces and member of numerous international committees. He is author of more than 200 research publications, has supervised numerous PhD researchers, Bachelor and Master students. He conducted various research projects on national and international level and has been awarded with several research grants and prices.

His teaching record includes courses in Production, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Operations Research, Project Management, and more. His research interests include sustainable production and logistics, decision support, supply chain management and optimization, project management, technology assessment, construction management, and information and communication technologies. This goes along with various industry collaborations. Among others Professor Schultmann has worked with companies from resource industries, automotive, chemical, construction, security, food, transport and logistics.

Email: frank.schultmann@adelaide.edu.au

Opening intensive:
Thursday 13th and Friday 14th August 2015
9am to 6pm
Nexus10 Level 9, Seminar room 9.01
 
Closing intensive:
Thursday 24th and Friday 25th September 2015
9am to 6pm
Nexus10 UB35 Seminar room 2B

The key learning objectives of this course are:

1. Knowledge and understanding of the latest research and development of infrastructure systems for initiating development, and managing design, construction and operation of infrastructure systems;
2. Application of research and professional practice tools for initiating development and managing design, construction and operation of infrastructure systems;
3. Application of project models to infrastructure development, including PMBOK and complex systems models;
4. Understanding and application of best practice infrastructure development models;
5. Understanding and application of community consultation practices as part of a business case development;
6. Understanding and application of choice of project delivery systems;
7. Recognition of different interpersonal skills are required to contribute to infrastructure systems for initiating development, and managing design, construction and operation of infrastructure systems;
8. Understanding of the need to maintain ethical, social and cultural standards on systems for initiating development, and managing design, construction and operation of infrastructure systems.
9. A commitment to continuous learning and the capacity to maintain intellectual curiosity throughout life.
10. A commitment to the highest standards of professional endeavour in the practice of these principles in taking a leadership role in the community.

Goodman, Alvin & Hastak, Makarand, (2006), Infrastructure Planning Handbook, McGraw-Hill Construction, MH/ASCE Press.

References
Australian Government - Department of Infrastructure, (2010), Infrastructure Planning and Transport: Best Practice Case Studies, https://infrastructure.gov.au/infrastructure/publications/files/best_practice_guide.pdf;

Australian Government - Department of Infrastructure, (2012), Infrastructure Planning and Delivery: Best Practice Case Studies Volume 2
https://infrastructure.gov.au/infrastructure/publications/files/Best_Practice_Case_Studies_Vol_2.pdf;

Ten out of 10 Ten T Project Implementation Successes, November 2011
http://tentea.ec.europa.eu/en/about_us/mission__introduction/external_communications.htm
(The link below will take you directly to the pdf of the above reference)
http://ec.europa.eu/inea/sites/inea/files/download/publications/brochure_tentea_210x297_web.pdf; 

National Infrastructure Priorities, Infrastructure Australia, Department of Infrastructure and Transport; NETLIPSE Book 'Managing Large Infrastructure Projects'. http://www.netlipse.eu/media/18750/NETLIPSE%20book.pdf

References
Penn, Michael R. & Parker, Philip, J (2005), Introduction to Infrastructure: Introduction to Civil and Environmental Engineering, John Wiley and Sons;
Hertogh, Marcel, Baker, Stuart, Staal-Ong, Pau Lian, and Westerveld,Eddy, (2008), Managing Large Infrastructure Projects – Research on Best Practices and Lessons Learnt in Large Infrastructure Projects in Europe, NETLIPSE; www.netlipse.eu; http://www.netlipse.eu/media/18750/NETLIPSE%20book.pdf.

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$40 to join and USD$30 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

MyUni is the University of Adelaide's online learning environment. It is used to support traditional face-to-face lectures, tutorials and workshops at the University. MyUni provides access to various features including announcements, course materials, discussion boards and assessments for each online course of study (see: https://myuni.adelaide.edu.au)

This course is offered in blended learning mode with the face-to-face component offered as intensives.

As a guide, a 3 unit course comprises a total of 156 hours work (this includes face-to-face contact, any online components, and self directed study).

Learning Activities Summary

Intensive	Content	Readings
1	Topics 1-4 in notes	Australian Government - Department of Infrastructure, (2010), Infrastructure Planning and Transport: Best Practice Case Studies, https://infrastructure.gov.au/infrastructure/publications/files/best_practice_guide.pdf; Australian Government - Department of Infrastructure, (2012), Infrastructure Planning and Delivery: Best Practice Case Studies Volume 2, , www.gov.au/infrastructure/publications/index/aspx;
1	Topics 1-5 in notes	Australian Government - Department of Infrastructure, (2010), Infrastructure Planning and Transport: Best Practice Case Studies, https://infrastructure.gov.au/infrastructure/publications/files/best_practice_guide.pdf; Australian Government - Department of Infrastructure, (2012), Infrastructure Planning and Delivery: Best Practice Case Studies Volume 2, https://infrastructure.gov.au/infrastructure/publications/files/Best_Practice_Case_Studies_Vol_2.pdf;
2	Topics 5-7 in notes	Australian Government - Department of Infrastructure, (2010), Infrastructure Planning and Transport: Best Practice Case Studies, https://infrastructure.gov.au/infrastructure/publications/files/best_practice_guide.pdf; Australian Government - Department of Infrastructure, (2012), Infrastructure Planning and Delivery: Best Practice Case Studies Volume 2, https://infrastructure.gov.au/infrastructure/publications/files/Best_Practice_Case_Studies_Vol_2.pdf;
3	Topics 5-7 in notes	Expressways of Singapore Section 5.2 Notes Boston Big Dig: Section 5.4 Notes Channel Tunnel: Section 5.5 Netlipse Major Projects: Section 5.4 Notes http://www.netlipse.eu/media/18750/NETLIPSE%20book.pdf
1	Topics 5-8 in notes	Expressways of Singapore Section 5.2 Notes Boston Big Dig: Section 5.4 Notes Channel Tunnel: Section 5.5 Netlipse Major Projects: Section 5.4 Notes http://www.netlipse.eu/media/18750/NETLIPSE%20book.pdf
1	Topics 5-8 in notes	Nil

None

An overview of the course assessment appears in the following Table. Details appear in the following section:

#	Assessment	Length	Weighting	Due Date	Learning Outcomes
1a	Essay/report	1000 words maximum	15%	See MyUni	1-5
1b	Essay/report	1000 words maximum	15%	See MyUni	1-4, 6
1c	Essay/report	1000 words maximum	15%	See MyUni	1-4, 6
2	Essay/report	5000 words maximum	40%	See MyUni	1-10
3	Seminar presentation	5 – 10 PowerPoints	15%	See MyUni	1-10
	Total		100%

Students should attend all classes in order to pass the course. There is considerable experiential learning in workshops during the intensive classes that build your knowledge and thus enable you to be
successful in this course.  

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

See Course Profile booklet in MyUni

All text based assignments must be submitted via MyUni.
Please refer to step by step instructions: http://www.adelaide.edu.au/myuni/tutorials/files/AssignmentStudentSubmission.pdf

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 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 (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.