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[email protected] | Web: http://www.ecu.edu.au/schools/business-and-law/overview CRICOS IPC 00279B Unit Plan MAN 6925 Project Management Semester 2, 2018 MAN 6925 | Page 2 MAN6925 Project Management Discipline: MIS Prepared by: Unit Coordinator Richard Fulford. Version 2018.2.1.0 Key unit contacts UNIT COORDINATOR Name Room Email Tel Consultation Time Dr. Richard Fulford 2.449
[email protected] 6304 5216 Friday 10:00 – 12:00 p.m. LECTURER/S Name Room Email Tel Consultation Time Dr. Richard Fulford 2.449
[email protected] 6304 5216 Friday 10:00 – 12:00 p.m. ACADEMIC COORDINATOR/PROGRAM DIRECTOR Name Room Email Tel Dr. Dilhani Kapu Arachchilage 2.467
[email protected] 6304 5356 Classes for on campus delivery Joondalup Day Time Room Tuesday 15:30 - 18:30 JO 02.138 (Case Study) TUTORIAL/LABORATORY Day Time Room Tuesday 17:30-18:30 (depending upon weekly activities) JO 02.109 (Computer Lab) JO 02.110 (Computer Lab) Classes for on campus delivery Mount Lawley LECTURE/SEMINAR Day Time Room Wednesday 8:30-11:30 ML 03.209/211 (Lecture Room) TUTORIAL/LABORATORY MAN 6925 | Page 3 Day Time Room Wednesday 10:30 – 11:30 (depending upon weekly activities) ML 16.223 (Laboratory - U/graduate) ML 16.224 (Laboratory - U/graduate) Acknowledgement of Country The School of Business and Law acknowledges the Noongar people who are the traditional custodians of the lands and waters on which our metropolitan campuses now stand. We acknowledge the Gadigal of the Eora Nation as the traditional custodians of the lands and waters on which ECU Sydney campus now stands. We acknowledge the Kulin Nation who are the traditional custodians of the lands and waters on which ECU Melbourne stands. We offer our respects to Elders past and present. Introduction to the Unit Project management skills cross subject and functional boundaries to facilitate the holistic solution of complex problems in industries such as information systems, information technology, finance, engineering, planning, tourism, manufacturing, sport and event management. In this unit, students examine the fundamental principles, strategies and approaches used by project managers. It introduces students to the stages of project management from initial project selection through to final closure. Topic areas include project selection, planning, estimating, quality management, risk management, managing stakeholders, developing the project team and the use of appropriate project planning software. Students will generate and evaluate complex strategies and opportunities to support the application of technology and investment proposals. Research and communicate to specialist and non-specialist audiences information and plans to solve problems and manage risk. Unit Learning Outcomes At the end of this unit you will be able to: 1. Apply financial and non-financial ranking techniques to the selection of appropriate projects for a given organisation. 2. Construct a comprehensive project plan (including the resource added work-breakdown structure, stakeholder analysis, risk analysis, procurement plan and communication plan). 3. Apply appropriate project planning software. 4. Evaluate project management methods. 5. Formulate appropriate responses for dealing with unexpected variations to project plans. Course Learning Outcomes Your learning in this unit will contribute to the development (or demonstrate your attainment) of the following Course Learning Outcomes: 4.1. Demonstrate personal autonomy and accountability in the execution of a substantial authentic project; 4.2. Apply knowledge and skills with initiative and/or creativity to new situations. Communication Skills Communication skills are not only crucial for success at University, employers also want graduates who are competent and confident communicators, with strong English language proficiency. For assistance with improving your English language skills, you can attend one of the Academic Skills workshops or email
[email protected]. Please visit Blackboard > Communities > Academic Skills Centre for workshop registration and other information about developing your language and study skills. MAN 6925 | Page 4 The Learning Experience The weekly lecture will include a formal lecture and exercises. Students will also need to complete Lab. work in some weeks. Online lectures will be recorded and placed on Blackboard. Exercises will be provided and worked through where appropriate. Students will be provided with MSProject by ECU. MSProject does not work on Macs. If students do not have access to a PC that will need to create a project schedule on paper or in Excel. Active learning Studying a university-level course requires you to take an active role in what you are learning. To get the most out of your time at ECU, you should engage with and actively participate in your units, and take responsibility for your own learning. On-campus students If you are enrolled as an on-campus student you will need to attend a weekly lecture and a tutorial class. It is important that you attend class every week, arrive punctually and participate constructively and professionally. You will find it beneficial to complete the associated reading prior to attending class, to give you some understanding of the topic and improve your confidence with sharing your ideas during class. Learning materials and resources will be available on the Blackboard site for this unit, to assist you with your studies. Online students If you are enrolled as an online (off-campus) student you will find your learning materials on Blackboard. It is important that you are proactive and self-motivated with your learning as an online student, making sure you commit to your studies at regular times every week to ensure success. It is critical for your success in an online unit to engage with other students via Blackboard > Discussion forums, asking and answering one another’s questions, sharing different perspectives and engaging with the content. To assist you with planning your time, please consider the following: Use the Study Schedule to guide your progress through the learning activities and assessment tasks this semester; Check your ECU student email regularly; Stay in touch with your classmates regularly, via Blackboard > Discussion Board. Plan ‘rigid’ study times in your weekly schedule and consider allocating separate times for reading, learning activities, assignment research and discussion. Discussion board expectations Networking with other students; asking questions to clarify understanding; responding to questions asked by other students; debating different perspectives; and sharing articles or other information you discover throughout your studies, are all important parts of learning. To enable you to ‘discuss’ the unit content with other students or to ask questions about the assessments, etc., an electronic Discussion Board is available on the Blackboard site for this unit. It is your responsibility to check the discussion board at least once a week via Blackboard > Discussion Board. If you are not sure how to find, or how to use the Discussion Board, ask (or email) your tutor or lecturer for help. When using the discussion boards, you must display the normal courtesies of professional communication. Please refer to ‘ECU Discussion Board Etiquette’ (below) to guide your communication with other students. The discussion boards are monitored and postings deemed unprofessional, inappropriate and/or unrelated to the unit content will be removed. ECU DISCUSSION BOARD ETIQUETTE Please ensure your online communications follow these guidelines: MAN 6925 | Page 5 Be polite; Use correct spelling and grammar; Do not write using capital letters (this can be interpreted as SHOUTING!); Avoid exotic fonts or colours; Be concise; Be respectful of different perspectives; Avoid responding when you are feeling angry; Do not disclose personal contact details; and Take the plunge and get involved in the discussions. Texts and Resources Schwalbe, K. (2012/2015). An introduction to project management (4th ed./5thed.). Minnesota, USA: Kathy Schwalbe. Larson E.W., Honig B., Gray C.F., Dantin U, Baccarini D.(2014) Project management : the managerial process. McGraw-Hill. Meredith, J., & Mantel, S.(2011). Project management: A managerial approach (8th ed.). Indianapolis: Wiley. Project Management Institute (2017) A guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge. – abbr. PMBOK/PMBOK Guide (6th. ed) Pennsylvania: Project management Institute. Textbook Gray, C. F., & Larson, E. W. (2014). Project management: The managerial process (1st Australian ed.). McGraw-Hill/Irwin. or Gray, C. F., & Larson, E. W. (2018). Project management: The managerial process 7th Ed.. McGraw-Hill/Irwin. Study Schedule This schedule provides a guideline on the topics covered and activities required each week, including assessment dates during the semester. Week Topics Assessment 1 Introduction to unit and project management Aligning projects with strategy 2 Project scope management Stakeholder management 3 Defining the project (WBS) Project networks 4 Project networks and scheduling MAN 6925 | Page 6 5 Project resources and risk analysis 6 Project costing 7 Project costing 8 Procurement and communication Mid Semester break 9 Supported assignment study Assignment 1 Due 10 Agile project management 11 Estimating Agile 12 Agile Frameworks 13 Free study week Assignment 2 Due Assessment Information In order to pass this unit, you must achieve an overall mark of 50% or more from the assessment tasks sumarised below. Assessment summary No. Assessment Due Date and Time Value Mandatory to Pass 1 Assignment October 4, 12:00 a.m. 60% No 2 Report November 1, 12:00 a.m. 40% No Assessment Task 1: Assignment Assignment 1 is a traditional Project Management Body of Knowledge project management plan. PREPARATION Value: 60% Format: Word, MSProject and Excel documents Due date & time: October 4, 12:00 a.m. How to submit: * Electronically, via Blackboard>Assignment>Assignment 1 Unit learning outcomes: 1. Construct a comprehensive project plan (including the resource added work- breakdown structure, stakeholder analysis, risk analysis, procurement plan and communication plan). 2. Apply appropriate project planning software. Course learning outcomes 4.1. Demonstrate personal autonomy and accountability in the execution of a substantial authentic project; 4.2. Apply knowledge