PROJMGNT 7050 - Project Management Study Tour PG
North Terrace Campus - Trimester 3 - 2024
-
General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code PROJMGNT 7050 Course Project Management Study Tour PG Coordinating Unit Management Term Trimester 3 Level Postgraduate Coursework Location/s North Terrace Campus Units 3 Contact Up to 80 hours Available for Study Abroad and Exchange Y Prerequisites One Semester/Trimester of successful postgraduate study Quota Placements will be offered through an interview process. Assessment 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
Academic Staff:
Prof Frank Schultmann
frank.schultmann@adelaide.edu.au
Professional Staff:
Antonette Severino
antonette.severino@adelaide.edu.au
Course Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from Course Planner.
Pre-departure session: 9-August 2024 (TBC)
Departure: 13-September 2024 (evening)
Return: 1-October 2024 -
Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. Experience a culture, rich in tradition and convention to identify the driving forces for an efficient project management.
2. Discover project management and innovation in engineering and management.
3. Identify how sophisticated manufacturing technologies supports the establishment and growth of new products.
4. Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of the main components of modern project management and how leading automotive manufacturers tackle complex projects.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.
1,2,3,4 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.
1,2 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.
2,3 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.
2,3 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.
1,4 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.
1,2,4 -
Learning Resources
Required Resources
Text book:
Meredith, Jack R.; Mantel, Samuel J.: Project Management - A managerial approach, 8th edition, J. Wiley. 2012.Recommended Resources
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
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.aspxOnline 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 Activities
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.
Lecture Topic 1 Introduction and scope management 2 Time and Resource Management
Definition of Time and Ressource management
Project networks, Longest & Shortest paths in networks
Project schedules and resource assignments
Resource levelling3 Communication, Negotiation and Leadership
Human Resource Management processes
Motivation concepts
Conflict Management strategies
Characteristics of Negotiation and Procurement4 Project Risk Management
Risk definition and categories of risk
The cycle of risk management
Distributions and simulations
Interactive assignment: The Tower-Game5 Cost Management
Definition of cost management
Estimate costs
Develop budget
Control costs6 Stakeholder Management
Introduction to the stakeholder concept
Identification and analysis of stakeholders
Management of stakeholders
Stakeholder communication and participation -
Assessment
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
An overview of the course assessment appears in the following Table. Details appear in the following section:# Assessment Task Length Weighting Learning Outcome 1 Case Studies 15 minutes presentation, 15 minutes discussion 20% 2, 3, 4 2 Excercise sheet 1-2 pages; as indicated on the exercise sheet 30% 2,4 3 Analysis of a Case Study min. 5000 words;
10-12 pages40% 1, 3, 4 4 Class participation/blogs 10% 1, 2, 3, 4 Total 100% Assessment Related Requirements
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
Appropriate use of the Internet 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, read the extensive resources on Avoiding Plagiarism at the University’s Writing Centre.The University’s Writing Centre provide excellent guides to assist in appropriate referencing and avoiding plagiarism
Due to an increasing number of students infringing the University’s Academic Honesty Policy, Turnitin is used to check assignments.
Assessment Detail
Assessment 1: Case Study - Presentation (in a group)
Weighting: 20%
Submission Details: Integrated in the lectures.
Task: Presentation of results of the case study by one of the working groups and discussion.
Scope: This assignment will assess your understanding of the lecture.
Length and Presentation: 15 minutes presentation and 15 minutes discussion.
Criteria by which your assignment will be marked: The posts should reflect academic standards worthy of a University of Adelaide student. The assignment will be assessed on the basis of:
• Presentation and clear language
Assessment 2: Individual Assignment
Weighting: 30%
Topic: Exercise sheets on
- Time and Resource Management
- Communication
- Project Risk Management
- Cost Management
- Stakeholder Management
Task: Complete the exercise sheets that will be introduced at the end of the lectures
Scope: This assignment will assess your understanding of the lecture.
Length and Presentation: 1 -2 pages, as indicated on the exercise sheets
Criteria by which your assignment will be marked: The results of the exercise sheets will be judged on its content, structure and synthesis of course materials.
Assessment 3: Negotiated Individual Assignment
Weighting: 50%
Topic: Analysis of a Case Study
Task: Select a project of your choice and analyse this project subject to the topics addressed during the lectures. Introduce your project and discuss the scope of your project.
In particular, highlight the relevance of
- Time and Resource Management
- Communication
- Project Risk Management
- Cost Management
and
- Stakeholder Management
to your project.
Your potential project should be discussed with your lecturer during the opening lecture.
Scope: This assignment will assess your understanding of the lectures.
Length and Presentation: 10 -21 pages; minimum 5000 words
Criteria by which your assignment will be marked: The report will be judged on its structure, clarity, content, completeness, integration and synthesis of course materials.
Assessment 4: Class participation/blogs
Weighting: 10%Submission
All text based assignments must be submitted via MyUni.
Please refer to step by step instructions: MyUni Learning Centre
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 include in the assignment a 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: An application for Assessment Extension 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 medical, compassionate or extenuating circumstances.
- 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 & Remarking
Resubmission of an assignment for remarking 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.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.
-
Student Feedback
The University places a high priority on approaches to learning and teaching that enhance the student experience. Feedback is sought from students in a variety of ways including on-going engagement with staff, the use of online discussion boards and the use of Student Experience of Learning and Teaching (SELT) surveys as well as GOS surveys and Program reviews.
SELTs are an important source of information to inform individual teaching practice, decisions about teaching duties, and course and program curriculum design. They enable the University to assess how effectively its learning environments and teaching practices facilitate student engagement and learning outcomes. Under the current SELT Policy (http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/101/) course SELTs are mandated and must be conducted at the conclusion of each term/semester/trimester for every course offering. Feedback on issues raised through course SELT surveys is made available to enrolled students through various resources (e.g. MyUni). In addition aggregated course SELT data is available.
-
Student Support
- Academic Integrity for Students
- Academic Support with Maths
- Academic Support with writing and study skills
- Careers Services
- International Student Support
- Library Services for Students
- LinkedIn Learning
- Student Life Counselling Support - Personal counselling for issues affecting study
- Students with a Disability - Alternative academic arrangements
- YouX Student Care - Advocacy, confidential counselling, welfare support and advice
-
Policies & Guidelines
This section contains links to relevant assessment-related policies and guidelines - all university policies.
- Academic Credit Arrangements Policy
- Academic Integrity Policy
- Academic Progress by Coursework Students Policy
- Assessment for Coursework Programs Policy
- Copyright Compliance Policy
- Coursework Academic Programs Policy
- Elder Conservatorium of Music Noise Management Plan
- Intellectual Property Policy
- IT Acceptable Use and Security Policy
- Modified Arrangements for Coursework Assessment Policy
- Reasonable Adjustments to Learning, Teaching & Assessment for Students with a Disability Policy
- Student Experience of Learning and Teaching Policy
- Student Grievance Resolution Process
-
Fraud Awareness
Students are reminded that in order to maintain the academic integrity of all programs and courses, the university has a zero-tolerance approach to students offering money or significant value goods or services to any staff member who is involved in their teaching or assessment. Students offering lecturers or tutors or professional staff anything more than a small token of appreciation is totally unacceptable, in any circumstances. Staff members are obliged to report all such incidents to their supervisor/manager, who will refer them for action under the university's student’s disciplinary procedures.
The University of Adelaide is committed to regular reviews of the courses and programs it offers to students. The University of Adelaide therefore reserves the right to discontinue or vary programs and courses without notice. Please read the important information contained in the disclaimer.
