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Units INFS6071 Semester 1 2021 [Normal day]

Unit of study_

INFS6071: Project Management in Business

Overview

This unit introduces students to the foundations of project management in business contexts. It provides an overview and practical understanding of different project management approaches, ranging from structured frameworks such as the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) to light-weight techniques such as Agile or Lean Management. Students learn how to select appropriate projects based on their alignment with an organisation's strategy and then how to manage those projects successfully from initiation through execution to completion. The unit explores both the technical and behavioural aspects of project management and students gain experience in critically analysing the application of techniques in specific business contexts. As organisations increasingly structure their activities on a project basis, the unit is of value to a range of discipline specialisations.

Details

Academic unit	Business Information Systems
Unit code	INFS6071
Unit name	Project Management in Business
Session, year ?	Semester 1, 2021
Attendance mode	Normal day
Location	Remote
Credit points	6

Enrolment rules

Prohibitions ?	None
Prerequisites ?	None
Corequisites ?	None
Available to study abroad and exchange students	Yes

Teaching staff and contact details

Coordinator	Peter Kavalamthara, peter.kavalamthara@sydney.edu.au

Type	Description	Weight	Due	Length
Assignment	Individual assignment 2 Written task	40%	Formal exam period Due date: 15 Jun 2021 at 23:59 Closing date: 20 Jun 2021	2500
Outcomes assessed:
Assignment	Individual assignment 1 Written task	30%	Week 09 Due date: 07 May 2021 at 23:59 Closing date: 17 May 2021	2000 words
Outcomes assessed:
Assignment	Group project assignment Written task.	30%	Week 11 Due date: 21 May 2021 at 23:59 Closing date: 31 May 2021	2500
Outcomes assessed:
= group assignment ?

Individual assignment 1: Based on analysis of a case, discuss key lessons that can be learnt from a project with regard to PMBOK knowledge areas and discuss how/if a systematic approach may have helped.

Group project assignment: Design and develop detailed project documentation – and supporting rationale – for a business project.

Individual assignment 2: Students will research project management concepts and practices and prepare an analytical report.

Detailed instructions will be available on Canvas for assessments.

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	Awarded when you demonstrate the learning outcomes for the unit at an exceptional standard, as defined by grade descriptors or exemplars outlined by your faculty or school.
Distinction	75 - 84	Awarded when you demonstrate the learning outcomes for the unit at a very high standard, as defined by grade descriptors or exemplars outlined by your faculty or school.
Credit	65 - 74	Awarded when you demonstrate the learning outcomes for the unit at a good standard, as defined by grade descriptors or exemplars outlined by your faculty or school.
Pass	50 - 64	Awarded when you demonstrate the learning outcomes for the unit at an acceptable standard, as defined by grade descriptors or exemplars outlined by your faculty or school.
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.

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.

Special consideration

If you experience short-term circumstances beyond your control, such as illness, injury or misadventure or if you have essential commitments which impact your preparation or performance in an assessment, you may be eligible for special consideration or special arrangements.

Academic integrity

The Current Student website provides information on academic honesty, academic dishonesty, 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 dishonesty or plagiarism seriously.

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

Weekly schedule

WK	Topic	Learning activity
Week 01	Context and practice of project management	Online class (3 hr)
Week 02	PMBOK Project baselines - Scope, schedule, cost	Online class (3 hr)
Week 03	Project scheduling - Lab	Online class (3 hr)
Week 04	Managing project team	Online class (3 hr)
Week 05	Managing project risk	Online class (3 hr)
Week 06	Managing project procurement and quality	Online class (3 hr)
Week 07	Managing stakeholders and controlling project execution	Online class (3 hr)
Week 08	Prince 2 methodology	Online class (3 hr)
Week 09	Assignment workshop	Online class (3 hr)
Week 10	Developing a business case	Online class (3 hr)
Week 11	Adaptive project management	Online class (3 hr)
Week 12	Project strategy and evaluation of alternative project management methodologies	Online class (3 hr)
Week 13	Project success and organisational readiness; Course overview.	Online class (3 hr)

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

There are no assigned textbooks. Readings and online resources will be made available on Canvas.

Learning outcomes

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.

Outcomes
Graduate qualities

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

LO1. Apply the PMBOK (Project Management Body of Knowledge) knowledge areas for project management planning
LO2. Create a project plan applying relevant project management techniques
LO3. Conceptualise factors affecting the team processes in projects and critically analyse your assumptions for managing projects
LO4. Recognise the key strengths and weaknesses of alternative project management methodologies
LO5. Recognise the differences between formal and adaptive project management
LO6. Engage in active learning and team collaboration of case studies to identify and critically assess project challenges, success factors and the applicability of formal Project management frameworks

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.

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