Course Coordinator: Associate Professor Indra Gunawan

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

Teaching staff:
Name: Dr Carmen Reaiche


Dr Carmen Reaiche’s main expertise is in Systems Thinking and Project Management. Carmen has held a number of senior management positions as well as academic appointments, where she has coordinated various undergraduate and postgraduate courses. In industry she designed and project managed the implementation of information systems and policy processes for businesses such as Mobil, IBM, Centrelink and Business SA. In 2006 Carmen completed her PhD in the area of Self-organising Systems, has published over 40 refereed articles and supervised 6 PhD completions. Her present research interests include systems thinking, policy making systems, social network aspects of business management models.

Email: carmen.reaiche@adelaide.edu.au

Lecture:
28th July 2016 to 15th September 2016; 6th October 2016 to 27th October 2016
Every Thursday
1pm to 2pm
Engineering Nth, N158, Chapman Lecture Theatre

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

1.	Clearly define project objectives.
2.	Analyse and determine the appropriate organisational structure, project approach and resource requirements for a   specific project.
3.	Clearly define scope, and manage changes to it.
4.	Develop a realistic schedule.
5.	Prepare a plan, understanding the importance of conceptualization stage of a project.
6.	Identify and Manage key stakeholders to ensure they remain committed with the project.
7.	Identify and continually manage risks in your project and recommend alternative courses of action.
8.	Explain the importance of communications, organisation and team-leadership skills in project management.
9.	Consider ethical dilemmas project managers face, and recommend appropriate courses of action.

Pinto, J 2015, Project management: achieving competitive advantage, 4 edn, Pearson, Prentice Hall, Sydney
 
Or in electronic text format:

Pinto, J 2015, Project management., 4 edn, Pearson, Prentice Hall, Sydney - ISBN 9781292122717

• A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge: PMBOK(R) Guide 5th Edition
• Gido, J and Clements, J 2011 Successful Project Management, 5th Edition, Thomson
• Hartley, S 2008, Project Management : a competency-based approach, Pearson, Prentice Hall, Sydney
• Meredith, J and Mantel, S 2011 Project Management: A Managerial Approach, (8th Edition), Wiley
• Microsoft Office Project 2010
  
  It is also recommended that you read relevant journal articles. In particular, you are encouraged to read the following journals:
  
  International Journal of Project Management
  Project Management Journal
  Journal of Project Management

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 )

On campus lecture: 1 hours per week
On campus tutorial: 2 hours per week supported by problem-based learning activities developed from material covered in lectures.

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).

Schedule

Week	Topic	Assessment details
Week 1	Introduction to Project Management – (Pinto, Chapter 1 )
Week 2	Projects and Business Strategy : Setting up for success (Pinto, Chapter 2 )
Week 3	Stakeholder Analysis & Communications Planning (Pinto, Chapter 2, 3)
Week 4	Scope Management (Pinto, Chapter 5,10 & 11)
Week 5	Developing an effective project schedule (Pinto, Chapter 5,9)	Essay
Week 6	Identifying and managing risk and opportunities (Pinto, Chapter 7)
Week 7	Project Management tools and software support (activity 1 page 498-499, Pinto)
Week 8	Project Management competencies and behaviors on the job (Pinto, Chp 8, 12)	Project Analysis Report
Week 9	Working with project teams (Chapter 6)
Week 10	Determining Project Progress & Results (activity 4 & 5, page 500-502, Pinto)
Week 11	Project Reports
Week 12	Reporting performance - Finishing the Project and Realizing the Benefits (Chapter 13 & 14)	Board Presentation
Week 13	Bid Proposal  (Group - Individual Consolidation )	Board Presentation
Week 14	Exam Week	Group Project Proposal - Final Report

Assessment Task	COLLABORATIVE / INDIVIDUAL	Due	Weighting	Learning Outcome
1. Essay	Individual	see MyUni	20 %	1, 2, 3, 6
2. Project Evaluation Report	Individual	see MyUni	35%	1-8
3. Project Plan	Group	see MyUni	30%	1-9
4. Individual Board Presentation	Individual	see MyUni	15%	1, 2, 3, 8, 9

Assessment 1: Essay
Weighting: 20%
Submission Details: Online through MyUni

Task:
Describe the features of a project and explain how they differ from day-to-day processes within an organisation. Using a suitable project example from your experience or reading, illustrate what key characteristics do all projects possess. Consider the key characteristics of the project you selected and describe the impact these have on a project’s life cycle.
 
Length and Presentation:
1500 words

 
Criteria by which your assessment will be marked:
Originality and creative thought.
Research up-to-date with topic. Demonstrate comprehension and understanding of Project Management, terminology, principles, processes and practice.
Clarity of expression.
Supporting documentation for arguments.
Correct documentation and use of academic references including journal articles.
Logical planning and sequence.
Overall presentation, including correct grammar, spelling and punctuation.
Comprehensive coverage reflecting engagement with set readings, texts and other relevant materials.


 
Assessment 2: Project Evaluation Report

Weighting: 35%
Submission Details: Online through MyUni

 Task:
This assignment is designed to lead you through a systematic evaluation of a project. You are encouraged to pick a work based project or a real world project (e.g. Adelaide Oval Stadium, National Wine Centre, Sydney Opera House, Beijing Bird Nest Stadium, Hong Kong Disneyland, etc) .Through research, you will learn to establish key measures for project performance, establish appropriate evaluation and make decisions based on PMBOK areas to a real project.

The project evaluation report should include:

1. Project Scope.

2. A project stakeholder analysis.

3. Project Life Cycle and events.

4. A critical evaluation of the project outcome (i.e. the critical factors that made this project a success or a failure).
 

Project report criteria are specified by your lecturer via MyUni.

Length and Presentation:
2500 words

Criteria by which your assessment will be marked:
Evidence of appropriate application of relevant Project Management theory to case study context.
Project problem definition.
A well-presented, clear project plan structure (schedule).
Clear Identification of key stakeholders and assessment of project feasibility and/or outcome
Clarity of expression.
Identification of resources.
Work allocation and distribution within time limitations.

 

Assessment 3: Project Plan
Weighting: 30%
Submission Details: Online through MyUni

 Task:
In this assessment you and your group will develop a detailed project management plan covering aspects of the project delivery for a significant event or project.

Note
Groups should not be more than 4 students
Two groups cannot do the same project 


The required template and project specifics are specified by your lecturer via MyUni

Length and Presentation:
1500 words per student

Criteria by which your assessment will be marked:
Project problem definition.
Clear Objectives
A well-presented, clear project plan structure (schedule & WBS).
A good Project Risk Planner
Clarity of expression.
Identification of resources.
Work allocation and distribution within time limitations.
 


Assessment 4: Individual Board Presentation
Weighting: 15%
Submission Details: In class presentation and online submission of power point slides through MyUni.
 Task:

You will present a Project Management Plan with an objective to persuade the audience of the effectiveness of the project idea and proposal and how it can be applied in a real world scenario.

 
Length and Presentation:
10 min presentation

Criteria by which your assessment will be marked:
Depth of analysis: Relevance of material, coverage of key issues, depth/breadth of the project.
Presentation structure: Logical sequence and flow
Content approach: solution/recommendation delivered well.
Mastery of project management concepts and tools.
Clarity of slides content: Supporting evidence and/or data presented clearly and logically.
Good Communication and Presentation skills: Convincing argument and/or detailed comprehensiveness

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. 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.

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.