Outline

Overview

Agile project methodologies, were initially developed for small IT projects and gained popularity following the publication of the Agile Manifesto. With the demand for shorter delivery timescales and organisational agility, the popularity of agile approaches has rapidly increased across industries and project scales. This Unit provides students with a grounding in the SCRUM methodology, one of the most widely recognised approaches to Agile, leading to an option for industry certification.

Unit details and rules

Unit code	PMGT3612
Academic unit	Project Management
Credit points	6
Prohibitions ?	None
Prerequisites ?	PMGT1711 and [30cp 1000 level of any UoS] and WAM >= 65
Corequisites ?	None
Assumed knowledge ?	None
Available to study abroad and exchange students	Yes

Teaching staff

Coordinator	Julien Pollack, julien.pollack@sydney.edu.au
Lecturer(s)	Rowan Bunning, rowan.bunning@sydney.edu.au

Type	Description	Weight	Due	Length
Online task	Multiple Choice Test Test on understanding the first 1/4 of workshop content	10%	Week 03 Due date: 06 Jul 2021 at 16:30	30 mins maximum
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Online task	Mid-Unit Test Test on understanding the first 1/2 of workshop content	20%	Week 04 Due date: 13 Jul 2021 at 09:00 Closing date: 13 Jul 2021	90 minutes maximum
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Assignment	Individual Literature Review Video presentation on case study	15%	Week 04 Due date: 16 Jul 2021 at 17:00	6-8 mins
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Assignment	Group Literature Review Group written essay comparing case studies	15%	Week 06 Due date: 23 Jul 2021 at 17:00	Essay of up to 4,000 words
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Online task	Scrum Exam Test on understanding all Scrum related content in the unit	30%	Week 06 Due date: 30 Jul 2021 at 15:30	90 minutes
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Assignment	Team Reflection An examination of the behaviours of your team, considered in light of Scrum	10%	Week 07 Due date: 03 Aug 2021 at 17:00	Written submission
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Assessment summary

Multiple-choice Test (10%). This is a multiple-choice test on Agile and Scrum topics studied on day 1. This is to be taken online during class time.

Mid Unit Test (20%). This is a combination multiple-choice and short answer test on topics studied on topics studied to and including day 2. This is to be taken online outside of class time.

Individual Literature Review (15%). This is a 6-8 min video of you responding to a series of questions about one case study and other readings on Agile principles (worth 15%). Details of the case studies and readings will be provided prior to conclusion of day 2.

Group Literature Review (15%). This is an essay written collaboratively by your group comparing all case studies studied by group members from the perspective of Agile principles and practices.

Scrum Exam (30%). This is a multiple-choice test on Agile, Scrum theory, Scrum values, Scrum events, Scrum artefacts and Scrum roles. This is to be taken online during day 4 class time.

Passing this Unit is not dependent on passing or even taking the Scrum Alliance's Certified ScrumMaster® (CSM) certification. The Certified ScrumMaster certification is optional within a 90 day period after conclusion of the Unit.

Team Reflection (10%). This involves written submissions on the behaviour of your team since session 1 as pertain to how it identified and formulated measurable means of assessing its performance and opportunities for improvement as well as its follow-through on these.

Detailed information for each assessment can be found on Canvas.

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.

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.

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.

Learning support

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.

Weekly schedule

WK	Topic	Learning activity
Progressive	Independent preparation, study, and assessment	Independent study (70 hr)
Week 03	Workshop 1: Scrum Values, Applicability of Agile, Agile Methods, Agile Value and Principles, and Lean Principles	Workshop (7.5 hr)
Week 03	Workshop 2: Scrum Overall, Empiricism, Events, Scrum Roles, and Team Development	Workshop (7.5 hr)
Week 06	Workshop 3: Scrum Artefacts, Progress Tracking, The Sprint, Service to the Scrum Team, and Sprint Planning Scrum Practical Sprint Retrospective	Workshop (7.5 hr)
Week 06	Workshop 4: Agile Project Initiation, Service to the Product Owner, Definition of Done, Development Practices, and Leadership Organisational Change	Workshop (7.5 hr)

Attendance and class requirements

Study commitment: This unit is delivered through online learning modules. For the majority of the semester, you will be led through the theory of strategic delivery of change through videos, readings and online discussion. The online delivery has been designed to allow some flexibility in how you engage with the material, althrough there is a minimum workshop participation requirement associated with Scrum Certification.

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.

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. Critically analyse elements of project planning and performance, with reference to business constraints and requirements
LO2. Develop more advanced interpersonal skills and practices including creative problem-solving. Analyse and recommend team and stakeholder management methods under ideal and non-ideal scenarios
LO3. Successfully facilitate and enable all technical aspects of project planning and execution using Agile Methodologies. Determine and apply effective procedures for specific aspects of project planning

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
Learning outcomes

Responding to student feedback

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No significant changes have been made since this unit was last offered.

Disclaimer

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Overview

Overview

Unit details and rules

Teaching staff

Assessment

Assessment

Assessment summary

Assessment criteria

Late submission

Academic integrity

Learning support

Learning support

Simple extensions

Special consideration

Using AI responsibly

Weekly schedule

Weekly schedule

Attendance and class requirements

Study commitment

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes

Graduate qualities

Outcome map

Responding to student feedback

Responding to student feedback

Disclaimer

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PMGT3612: Agile Project Management

Intensive July, 2021 [Block mode] - Remote

Overview

Overview

Unit details and rules

Teaching staff

Assessment

Assessment

Assessment summary

Assessment criteria

Late submission

Academic integrity

Learning support

Learning support

Simple extensions

Special consideration

Using AI responsibly

Weekly schedule

Weekly schedule

Attendance and class requirements

Study commitment

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes

Graduate qualities

Outcome map

Responding to student feedback

Responding to student feedback

Disclaimer

On this page

Useful links

Media

Student links

About us

Connect