Outline

Overview

This course examines the challenges and approaches of managing project-oriented organisations. These could be independent business units or divisions within a larger corporation. Examples are construction contractors, ICT services, RandD units and many internal business units that concurrently undertake multiple projects. Today, more organisations are adopting project management as a management strategy to provide effective and timely solutions to clients. They are adapting organisational architectures to support both 'business as usual' and the multiple projects that are increasingly important to the organisation. Focus is on the relationship between project management and the following: organisational culture, structure, processes, cross-functional teams, project governance, performance management, organisational learning, change and knowledge management. The assessment comprises of a case study team assignment, quizzes and online discussions.

Details

Academic unit	Project Management
Unit code	PMGT5877
Unit name	Management of Project Organisations
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	Karyne Ang, karyne.ang@sydney.edu.au
Lecturer(s)	Catherine Graham , catherine.graham@sydney.edu.au
Lecturer(s)	Kerry Young, kerry.young@sydney.edu.au
Administrative staff	Enrolment and SoPM administration: projectmanagement@sydney.edu.au

Type	Description	Weight	Due	Length
Assignment	Thematic Video Discussion 1 Thematic analysis and video discussion linked to practice.	10%	Week 07 Due date: 24 Apr 2020 Closing date: 16 May 2020	4-5 minutes maximum
Assignment	Outcomes assessed:
Assignment	Perspectives of project organisations Research and report on PO theories in practice based on interviews.	30%	Week 10 Due date: 04 May 2020 Closing date: 31 May 2020	2700-3000 words maximum
Assignment	Outcomes assessed:
Assignment	Thematic Video Discussion 2 Thematic analysis and video discussion linked to practice	10%	Week 11 Due date: 21 May 2021 Closing date: 06 Jun 2021	4-5 minutes maximum
Assignment	Outcomes assessed:
Assignment	Team Case study or research report A short report about the case study.	20%	Week 12 Due date: 28 May 2021 Closing date: 31 May 2020	1300-1500 words maximum
Assignment	Outcomes assessed:
Presentation	Team case study/research presentation Teams will present a case or research that they have analysed.	10%	Week 13 Due date: 02 Jul 2021 Closing date: 15 Jun 2021	8-10 minutes maximum
Presentation	Outcomes assessed:
Participation	Weekly Group presentation & Q&A participation Group Presentations with other teams evaluating with Q&A	10%	Weekly	15x20 secs=5 minutes
Participation	Outcomes assessed:
Participation	Weekly group activity submissions Weekly in-class group-work uploaded onto Canvas (Presentation & Q&As)	10%	Weekly	Weekly in-class group-work
Participation	Outcomes assessed:
= group assignment ?

Perspectives of project organisations (Individual): 3000 word report worth 30% on researching and analysing PO theories in practice (minimum 2 in-depth interviews with project professionals/practitioners)
Thematic Video Discussion 1 (Individual): Worth 10%, 5 minutes maximum, observations and discussions link theory to practice
Thematic Video Discussion 2 (Individual): : Worth 10%, 5 minutes maximum, observations and discussions link theory to practice
Weekly Group presentation and Q&A participation: Worth 10% overall, Presenters allowed 15 slides x 20 secs/slide; Teams present on alternate weeks, other alternate teams to prepare questions and the discussion session. Points allocated to all teams based on presentation and participation (comments and contributions).
Weekly Group activity submissions: Worth 10% overall, In-class group-work to be uploaded onto Canvas (presentations and/or Q&A outcomes)
Team Case study or research report: Worth 20%, 1500 word (maximum), summary of the case study.
Team Case study or research presentation: Worth 10%, 10 minutes (max). Teams will present a case or research that they have analysed.

Detailed information for each assessment task 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.

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:

5% deduction per day.

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

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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
Multiple weeks	Students are expected to complete 120-150 hours of study in total for a 6 cp unit.	Independent study (100 hr)
Week 01	Overview of a project-oriented organisation	Workshop (2 hr)
Week 02	Organisational strategy	Workshop (2 hr)
Week 03	Organizational structure and design	Workshop (2 hr)
Week 04	Theories of organisations and dynamic capabilities	Workshop (2 hr)
Week 05	Translating strategy into action	Workshop (2 hr)
Week 06	Benefits realisation and value creation	Workshop (2 hr)
Week 07	Organisational culture	Workshop (2 hr)
Week 08	Organisational power and politics	Workshop (2 hr)
Week 09	Project governance and organisational control	Workshop (2 hr)
Week 10	Organisational project management (OPM) and organisational learning	Workshop (2 hr)
Week 11	Change management	Workshop (2 hr)
Week 12	Project manager development	Workshop (2 hr)
Week 13	Trends in managing project organisations; final presentations	Workshop (2 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.

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. communicate complex ideas and concepts in a succinct, coherent and comprehensible manner to multiple stakeholders
LO2. explain the basic forms of organisational structures and the schools of thought in organisational design
LO3. identify the challenges of managing projects within a complex organisation and apply organisational theory to analysing project organisations
LO4. discuss the use of projects as vehicles for implementing strategy; the importance and challenges of realising business benefits and creating value in project organisations
LO5. describe the functions of various forms of project governance systems, and the development of project managers in project organisations
LO6. evaluate the challenges and approaches to managing organisational change and plan the implementation of change to a project oriented organisation.

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

Closing the loop

Modification to assessments to include an individual assignment with applications of theory to practice via student observations and research (interviews or desk-based research on current events). This ensures a clearer linkage of the unit to practice. This replaces the student quizzes. Added a 'Trends in managing project organisations' to keep students up to date with latest academic studies and industry practices.

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Learning outcomes

Graduate qualities

Outcome map

Closing the loop

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PMGT5877: Management of Project Organisations

Overview

Details

Enrolment rules

Teaching staff and contact details

Assessment

Assessment criteria

Late submission

Special consideration

Academic integrity

Weekly schedule

Study commitment

Learning outcomes

Graduate qualities

Outcome map

Closing the loop

Disclaimer

On this page

Useful links

Media

Student links

About us

Connect