PROJMGNT 5021 - Project Management Fundamentals

North Terrace Campus - Trimester 3 - 2025

This course introduces the context, rationale, strategy and tactics of project management from the perspectives of key stakeholders. The main model followed it is the international Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK - US Based PMI). Participants will be expected to relate the application of PMBOK directly to projects from their experience, and as a course assignment will be able to apply what they have learnt to an actual work place project. The context and learning of the course will prepare participants with competencies to operate in a range of industries, including engineering, information technology, consulting, production, procurement, maintenance, logistics and supply chain, defence, construction, and manufacturing. Key topics covered include project scope, time, resource and quality management, risk, procurement, integration, stakeholders, and communication.

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Course Details

Course Code	PROJMGNT 5021
Course	Project Management Fundamentals
Coordinating Unit	Management
Term	Trimester 3
Level	Postgraduate Coursework
Location/s	North Terrace Campus
Units	3
Contact	Up to 3 hours per week
Available for Study Abroad and Exchange	Y
Assessment	Individual and group assignments

Course Staff

Course Coordinator: Professor Frank Schultmann

Program Director Contact Details: Project Management
Name: Associate Professor Indra Gunawan
email: indra.gunawan@adelaide.edu.au

Teaching Staff:

Adelaide Summer School
Name:	Dr Krishnan Mysore
Email:	krishnan.mysore@adelaide.edu.au
Adelaide Semester 1		Melbourne Semester 1
Name:	Dang Nguyen	Name:	TBA
Email:	dang.nguyen@adelaide.edu.au	Email:

Adelaide Semester 2		Melbourne Semester 2
Name:	Dr Krishnan Mysore	Name:	TBA
Email:	krishnan.mysore@adelaide.edu.au	Email:
Adelaide Trimester 1		Adelaide Trimester 3
Name:	Sajad Fayezi	Name:	TBA
Email:	sajad.fayezi@adelaide.edu.au	Email:

Course Timetable

The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from Course Planner.

Course Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

1	Understand and apply the basic content and techniques of the discipline of project management such that stakeholder needs, scope, time, cost, quality, risk, procurement, human resources, communications, and the integration of these are appropriately addressed;
2	Competently plan and control medium-sized linear projects appropriate to satisfying PMI’s Project Management Professional standards and assessing stakeholders’ needs and satisfy these;
3	Select an appropriate project delivery system;
4	Competently work in teams to generate, and communicate, project outcomes that benefit project stakeholders;
5	Demonstrate continued learning and personal development;
6	Recognise ethical, social and cultural issues and their importance for project managers.

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.	1-6
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.	1-3
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.	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.	1, 2, 5, 6
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.	5, 6
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.	3-6

Learning Resources

Required Resources

Suggested textbook:

Meredith, JR & Mantel, S (2021), Project Management: A Managerial Approach, 11th Edition, Wiley.
(A digital copy of this textbook is also available)

Recommended Resources

In addition to any assigned readings from various textbooks, you may find it useful to access information from other sources such as journal articles and industry reports. A number of project management textbooks have been written over the past few decades. Most of these books are held at the University library. Please feel free to browse through the available textbooks for alternative explanations of the relevant concepts.

Please find below a list of some suggested resources:

Primary:
Project Management Institute (PMI), 2021, A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge, 7th ed, (PMBOK® Guide), Project Management Institute, Inc.
Dodd et al., 2021, Introduction to Project Management (free eBook), https://www.traceydodd.com/pages/publications.php
Pinto, J., 2019, Project Management: Achieving Competitive Advantage, 5th Edition, Person.

Secondary:
Burke, R., 2007, Project Management Techniques - College Edition. Burke Publishing.
Burke, R., 2007 Barron, Steven: Project Management Leadership - Building Creative Teams. Burke Publishing.
Lowe, D., Leiringer, R. (Eds), 2006, Commercial Management of Projects: Defining the Discipline. Blackwell Publishing.
Kerzner, H., 2012, Project Management: A Systems Approach to Planning, Scheduling, and Controlling, 11th edition, Wiley.

Journals:
International Journal of Project Management
Project Management Journal

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. Access to the Library's electronic resources.

Other resources: Project Management Institute
If you are a member of the PMI 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 details

* Log in to access complimentary read-only PDFs of all of PMI's published standards or take advantage of discounts on paperback editions.

Online Learning

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.

Learning & Teaching Modes

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

Workload

The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.

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

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

Session	Content
1	Introduction - Project Context and Basics
2	Project Selection and Management Models
3	Project Integration Management
4	Project Sope Management
5	Project Time Management
6	Project Cost Management
7	Project Quality Management
8	Project Delivery Systems
9	Project Risk Management
10	Project Procurement Management
11	Project Organisation
12	Project Human Resources Management
13	Project Stakeholder Management
14	Project Communication Management

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

PMBOK is a registered marks of the Project Management Institute, Inc

#	Assessment	Length	Weighting	Learning Outcomes
1	Project Fundamentals	3,000 words max	40%	1,5,6
2	Essay	1,800 words	30%	1-6
3	Case Study	1,800 words max	30%	1,4,5,6
	Total		100%

Assessment Related Requirements

Students should attend all classes in order to pass the course. There is considerable experiential learning during 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.

Appropriate use of the sources in assignments
Avoiding plagiarism is not just referencing sources used within an assignment. It is taking the source information and critically evaluating it against other sources, your own views and original research on the matter, and how that fits the hypothesis of your assignment topic. It is plagiarism when there is little or no original content in the assignment, regardless of citing sources.

For more information, review the resources at the University’s Writing Centre to assist in appropriate referencing and avoiding plagiarism.

Or complete the Academic Integrity module found within any MyUni course, under the Assignment Help tab. It is important you do not breach the University’s Academic Integrity Policy as penalties will be applied to your grade.

Plagiarism detection software Turnitin is used to check assignments. Make sure you familiarise yourself in how to review reports. Turnitin Quick Start Guides

Assessment Detail

Assessment 1: Project Fundamentals
This assignment will assess your understanding of project fundamentals, including Project Context and Basics, Project Integration and Scope Management course topics.

Essay (PMBOK Knowledge Area)
Investigate a particular project management topic (for example, managing the project scope, project procurement, risk management, project resourcing) or any other PMBOK knowledge area

Case Study
Answer the case study questions.

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 University of Adelaide 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.
Appealing a mark or grade: If you are dissatisfied with your mark or grade, you may request a review or re-mark. There must be academic or procedural reasons for your request, so you can’t simply request a re-mark because you are disappointed with your result. For more information on the process see Assessment Grievance: Appealing a mark or grade

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.

Final results for this course will be made available through Access Adelaide.

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