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

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Teaching staff
Semester 1
Name: Diana Shah
email: diana.shah@adelaide.edu.au

Trimester 2
Name: Nam Nguyen
Email: nam.nguyen@adelaide.edu.au 

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

1	Identify what a complex system is and how they differ from simple and complicated systems;
2	Use key aspects of complex systems and the benefits of particular approaches in managing complexity;
3	Recognise whether a proposed system or project should be primarily in a controlled space or in the innovation space on the edge of chaos in order to gain the benefits;
4	Recognise the benefits of system dynamics and its use in identifying leverage points in systems;
5	Apply these advanced and uncommon skills to address societal problems;
6	Investigate international best practice.

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Text book:
There is no text book required for this course.

Course Notes, Readings and PowerPoint Slides
These are all available electronically for enrolled students by download from MyUni.

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
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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.

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).

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

Session	Content
1	Welcome and Introduction: Introduction to the course and the administrative notes Getting to know each other Why learn about systems and complexity?
2	Introduction to systems thinking and complexity Reductionism, General Systems Theory, identifying complex systems. Examples of complex systems.
3	Systems methodology  Hard and Soft systems
4	Systems Archetypes (SAs) SAs – Implications in systems design for project and management strategies
5	Designing systems model Integrating stakeholders’ mental models and creating platforms for discussions and consensus (using Causal Loop Diagrams (CLDs))
6	Leverage points and systemic interventions Development of strategic projects and operational management plans
7	Evolutionary Learning Laboratories (ELLabs) Designing platforms for managing complex projects,  Scenario planning and modelling using Bayesian Belief Networks (BBNs) modelling
8	Introduction to the Malik Management Systems (MMS®) Comprehensive systems and tools for designing projects, managing complexity, transforming successfully into the future
9	Sensitivity Model (SensiMod) Exploring, understanding interconnections in complex systems Identifying leverage points for project implementation
10	Viable System Model (VSM) Designing viable systems and successful projects
11	Systems thinking and the organisation  Complexity Leadership
12	Course Wrap-up

#	Assessment Task	Task Type	Length	Weighting	Learning Outcomes
1	Short report	Individual	1,500 words max	30%	2,4,5
2	Short report and Presentation	Individual	2,000 words max	40%	1-6
3	Project plan and Presentation	Group	5 people 5,000 words min	30%	1-6
	Total			100%

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

Short report #1
Discuss Systems Archetypes (SAs) presented in the course materials and for each provide a real-life example in your area of interest, create the archetype diagram and describe the SA and its implications to your chosen area of interest. Specifics criteria will be available in MyUni.

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Short report #2
Students are required to select one of the various problem examples provided in MyUni. An analysis of the complexities of the problem situation as well as the major challenges that will need to be overcome to achieve a successful outcome is required. Students should describe the methodologies, tools and techniques used in in the management of this system. Reflect on what you have learned from this course in any topic areas of your interest and discussing how your newly-acquired knowledge of these areas will help you in dealing with complex system problems. Specifics criteria will be available in MyUni.

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Project plan
Students are required to form groups and select a complex system problem. The outcome of this assessment is a project plan describing the system or problem in detail covering political, economic, social, cultural, technological, legal and environmental aspects. Specifics criteria to the plan will be available in MyUni.

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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 10% 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