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PMGT5871: Project Planning

Semester 1, 2023 [Online] - Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney

Project planning is a key element of successful project delivery. This Unit of Study introduces suitable planning techniques in different project contexts. It equips students with the tools such as the work breakdown structure, precedence diagram, Gantt charts and critical path to adequately plan the time, cost, and resources and to effectively manage risks in a traditional project. This unit will also introduce students to various software programs commonly used in the industry. 

Unit details and rules

Unit code PMGT5871
Academic unit Project Management
Credit points 6
Prohibitions
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PMGT6871
Prerequisites
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None
Corequisites
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None
Assumed knowledge
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None

Available to study abroad and exchange students

Yes

Teaching staff

Coordinator Fatima Afzal, fatima.afzal@sydney.edu.au
Lecturer(s) Fatima Afzal, fatima.afzal@sydney.edu.au
Type Description Weight Due Length
Participation Class Participation
Regular Participation in class activities
15% Ongoing NA
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO8 LO7 LO6 LO5 LO4 LO3 LO2
Skills-based evaluation MS Project plan
Project schedule using MS Project
10% Week 06
Due date: 24 Mar 2023 at 23:59
NA
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO4 LO3
Small test Online Quiz
Online Quiz based on topics covered in class
15% Week 08
Due date: 24 Apr 2023 at 18:00
40 min
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO8 LO7 LO6 LO5 LO4 LO3 LO2
Assignment group assignment Group Assignment 1
Project Management Plan
30% Week 09
Due date: 28 Apr 2023 at 23:59
3000 word
Outcomes assessed: LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7 LO8
Assignment group assignment Group Assignment 2
2000 words
20% Week 13
Due date: 26 May 2023 at 23:59
Agile Project plan in Jira
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO2 LO3
Assignment Reflection
A personal reflection on the Scrum process
10% Week 13
Due date: 02 Jun 2023 at 23:59
1500 words
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO2 LO3 LO7
group assignment = group assignment ?

Assessment summary

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.

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
Ongoing Independent study Before and After Workshops Independent study (4 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7 LO8
Week 01 Introduction to PMGT5871 Workshop (2 hr) LO1
Week 02 Plan Project Scope Workshop (2 hr) LO2
Week 03 Plan Project Time Workshop (2 hr) LO3
Week 04 Plan Project Cost and Quality Workshop (2 hr) LO3 LO5 LO7
Week 05 Plan a Project using MS Project Workshop (2 hr) LO3 LO4
Week 06 Plan Project HR and Procurement Workshop (2 hr) LO4 LO7
Week 07 Plan Project Risk Workshop (2 hr) LO8
Week 08 Plan Project Stakeholder Engagement and Communication Workshop (2 hr) LO6 LO7
Week 09 Plan Agile Projects Workshop (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO7
Week 10 Plan Agile Projects Workshop (2 hr) LO1 LO3
Week 11 Agile Projects using Scrum Workshop (2 hr) LO1 LO3 LO6 LO7
Week 12 Agile Projects using Scrum Workshop (2 hr) LO1 LO3 LO6 LO7
Week 13 Agile Projects using Scrum Workshop (2 hr) LO1 LO3 LO6 LO7

Attendance and class requirements

Study commitment: 

This unit of study is comprised of online learning and workshops. The workshop participation forms a significant component of the course and will demonstrate specific techniques discussed at a theoretical level in online learning. Workshop participants will include case study reviews, discussions, and some problem-solving exercises carried out individually or in groups. These sessions will also introduce students to the team-based nature of projects and provide opportunities for small group problem solving and discussion, based on case studies and model problems arising from realistic technical and business scenarios.

Attendance requirement

https://www.sydney.edu.au/handbooks/engineering_PG/rules/faculty_resolutions.shtml

 
 
 

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 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. Select and adopt planning processes suited to projects in different contexts
  • LO2. Devise a scope statement and work breakdown structure
  • LO3. Construct a detailed schedule and budget estimate using multiple methods
  • LO4. Formulate a resource and procurement plan
  • LO5. Develop a quality management plan
  • LO6. Create and maintain a stakeholder strategy and communication plan
  • LO7. Ensure the plan for the project reflects relevant legal and code of conduct requirements
  • LO8. Prepare a risk management plan

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.

Changes made in assessment weights based on student feedback

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