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INFO6007: Project Management in IT

Semester 2, 2020 [Normal evening] - Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney

This unit of study covers the key components of successfully managing a wide variety of Information Technology projects. The course covers both quantitative and qualitative aspects of project management. Topics include the management of time, scope, budget, risk, quality, and resources through each of the phases of a project.

Unit details and rules

Unit code INFO6007
Academic unit Computer Science
Credit points 6
Prohibitions
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PMGT5871
Prerequisites
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None
Corequisites
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None
Assumed knowledge
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Students enrolled in INFO6007 are assumed to have previously completed a Bachelor's degree in some area of IT, or have completed a Graduate Diploma in some area of IT, or have three years experience as a practising IT professional. Recent work experience, or recent postgraduate education, in software project management, software process improvement, or software quality assurance is an advantage.

Available to study abroad and exchange students

No

Teaching staff

Coordinator Rabiul Hasan, rabiul.hasan@sydney.edu.au
Type Description Weight Due Length
Final exam (Take-home extended release) Type E final exam hurdle task Final exam
Take-home open-book exam, needs to be submitted online through Canvas.
50% Formal exam period 48 hours
Outcomes assessed: LO2 LO3 LO4
Small test *Knowledge Test
Online knowledge test through Canvas
20% Week 07 n/a
Outcomes assessed: LO2 LO3 LO4
Assignment group assignment Group project
Group project
25% Week 09 n/a
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO5 LO4 LO3 LO2
Presentation group assignment Group presentation
Group project presentation
5% Week 11 n/a
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO3 LO4 LO5
hurdle task = hurdle task ?
group assignment = group assignment ?
Type E final exam = Type E final exam ?

Assessment summary

Knowledge Test
It is a Canvas-based online test. The details of the format and coverage will be provided in lectures.


Group Assignment
The group assignment will be completed by groups of approximately 4 students. The assignment will involve the application of many of the concepts covered in lectures. It will require extensive collaboration between group members. The assessment submission will be in the form of a detailed written reports. Students will also be asked to submit individual peer assessments that will be used to moderate marks within the group.

Further details of the assignment will be available on Canvas. Students must participate in group assessments in order to pass the unit.


Presentation
It is a group presentation based on the Group Project.

Final Exam
It is a take-home open-book exam which needs to be submitted online through Canvas. All of the materials in the unit will be examinable. Further details of the format and expectations regarding the final examination will be provided in lectures.

Note: * indicates an assessment task which must be repeated if a student misses it due to special consideration.

Assessment criteria

The University awards common result grades, set out in the Coursework Policy 2014 (Schedule 1).

As a general guide, a high distinction indicates work of an exceptional standard, a distinction a very high standard, a credit a good standard, and a pass an acceptable standard.

Result name

Mark range

Description

High distinction

85 - 100

 

Distinction

75 - 84

 

Credit

65 - 74

 

Pass

50 - 64

 

Fail

0 - 49

When you don’t meet the learning outcomes of the unit to a satisfactory standard.

For more information see sydney.edu.au/students/guide-to-grades.

 

"It is a policy of the School of Computer Science that in order to pass this unit, a student must achieve at least 40% in the written examination. For subjects without a final exam, the 40% minimum requirement applies to the corresponding major assessment component specified by the lecturer. A student must also achieve an overall final mark of 50 or more. Any student not meeting these requirements may be given a maximum final mark of no more than 45 regardless of their average."

For more information see guide to grades.

Late submission

In accordance with University policy, these penalties apply when written work is submitted after 11:59pm on the due date:

  • Deduction of 5% of the maximum mark for each calendar day after the due date.
  • After ten calendar days late, a mark of zero will be awarded.

This unit has an exception to the standard University policy or supplementary information has been provided by the unit coordinator. This information is displayed below:

Late assignment submissions immediately attract a 5% per day penalty (or part thereof). Submissions with more than 10 days late will receive a mark of 0.

Academic integrity

The Current Student website  provides information on academic integrity and the resources available to all students. The University expects students and staff to act ethically and honestly and will treat all allegations of academic integrity breaches seriously.  

We use similarity detection software to detect potential instances of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breach. If such matches indicate evidence of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breaches, your teacher is required to report your work for further investigation.

You may only use artificial intelligence and writing assistance tools in assessment tasks if you are permitted to by your unit coordinator, and if you do use them, you must also acknowledge this in your work, either in a footnote or an acknowledgement section.

Studiosity is permitted for postgraduate units unless otherwise indicated by the unit coordinator. The use of this service must be acknowledged in your submission.

Simple extensions

If you encounter a problem submitting your work on time, you may be able to apply for an extension of five calendar days through a simple extension.  The application process will be different depending on the type of assessment and extensions cannot be granted for some assessment types like exams.

Special consideration

If exceptional circumstances mean you can’t complete an assessment, you need consideration for a longer period of time, or if you have essential commitments which impact your performance in an assessment, you may be eligible for special consideration or special arrangements.

Special consideration applications will not be affected by a simple extension application.

Using AI responsibly

Co-created with students, AI in Education includes lots of helpful examples of how students use generative AI tools to support their learning. It explains how generative AI works, the different tools available and how to use them responsibly and productively.

WK Topic Learning activity Learning outcomes
Week 01 Introduction to IT project management Lecture and tutorial (3 hr) LO1 LO4
Week 02 Managing project scope Lecture and tutorial (3 hr) LO1 LO4
Week 03 Managing project time Lecture and tutorial (3 hr) LO1 LO4
Week 04 Managing project cost Lecture and tutorial (3 hr) LO1 LO4
Week 05 Managing project quality Lecture and tutorial (3 hr) LO1 LO4
Week 06 Managing project resources Lecture and tutorial (3 hr) LO1 LO4
Week 07 Knowledge Test Lecture and tutorial (3 hr) LO2 LO3 LO4
Week 08 Project leadership and communication management Lecture and tutorial (3 hr) LO1 LO4
Week 09 Managing project risk Lecture and tutorial (3 hr) LO1 LO4
Week 10 Managing project procurement Lecture and tutorial (3 hr) LO1 LO4
Week 11 Group presentation Lecture and tutorial (3 hr) LO5
Week 12 Course review Lecture and tutorial (3 hr) LO1 LO4

Attendance and class requirements

Online class

Study commitment

Typically, there is a minimum expectation of 1.5-2 hours of student effort per week per credit point for units of study offered over a full semester. For a 6 credit point unit, this equates to roughly 120-150 hours of student effort in total.

Required readings

TEXTBOOK(S)
Schwalbe, K, Information Technology Project Management (9th Edition). Cengage Learning, 2018.


RECOMMENDED REFERENCES
Schwalbe, K., An Introduction to Project Management (4th). 2012.
Jeffrey K. Pinto, Project Management, Achieving Competitive Advantage Global Edition (Third Edition). Pearson, 2012. 9780273767428.
Erik W. Larson, Clifford F. Gray, Project management : the managerial process (5th). New York, McGraw-Hill Irwin, 2011.

Learning outcomes are what students know, understand and are able to do on completion of a unit of study. They are aligned with the University's graduate qualities and are assessed as part of the curriculum.

At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:

  • LO1. Understand each of the core project management areas
  • LO2. Apply project management tools and techniques
  • LO3. Demonstrate developed and refined project management skills
  • LO4. Demonstrate basic proficiency in project management tools
  • LO5. Demonstrate team and management skills.

Graduate qualities

The graduate qualities are the qualities and skills that all University of Sydney graduates must demonstrate on successful completion of an award course. As a future Sydney graduate, the set of qualities have been designed to equip you for the contemporary world.

GQ1 Depth of disciplinary expertise

Deep disciplinary expertise is the ability to integrate and rigorously apply knowledge, understanding and skills of a recognised discipline defined by scholarly activity, as well as familiarity with evolving practice of the discipline.

GQ2 Critical thinking and problem solving

Critical thinking and problem solving are the questioning of ideas, evidence and assumptions in order to propose and evaluate hypotheses or alternative arguments before formulating a conclusion or a solution to an identified problem.

GQ3 Oral and written communication

Effective communication, in both oral and written form, is the clear exchange of meaning in a manner that is appropriate to audience and context.

GQ4 Information and digital literacy

Information and digital literacy is the ability to locate, interpret, evaluate, manage, adapt, integrate, create and convey information using appropriate resources, tools and strategies.

GQ5 Inventiveness

Generating novel ideas and solutions.

GQ6 Cultural competence

Cultural Competence is the ability to actively, ethically, respectfully, and successfully engage across and between cultures. In the Australian context, this includes and celebrates Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, knowledge systems, and a mature understanding of contemporary issues.

GQ7 Interdisciplinary effectiveness

Interdisciplinary effectiveness is the integration and synthesis of multiple viewpoints and practices, working effectively across disciplinary boundaries.

GQ8 Integrated professional, ethical, and personal identity

An integrated professional, ethical and personal identity is understanding the interaction between one’s personal and professional selves in an ethical context.

GQ9 Influence

Engaging others in a process, idea or vision.

Outcome map

Learning outcomes Graduate qualities
GQ1 GQ2 GQ3 GQ4 GQ5 GQ6 GQ7 GQ8 GQ9

This section outlines changes made to this unit following staff and student reviews.

No significant changes have been made since this unit was last offered except the type and distribution of the assessments.

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