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Units PMGT5883 Semester 1 2022 [Supervision]

Unit of study_

PMGT5883: Project Management Thesis A

Overview

Project Management Thesis A and B provide an opportunity for students to undertake a major project in a specialised area relevant to Project Management. Students will work individually to plan and write reports. Project Management Thesis can be spread over a whole year, in two successive Units of Study of 6 credits points each, Project Management Thesis A (PMGT5883) and Project Management Thesis B (PMGT5884). This particular unit of study, which must precede PMGT5884 Project Management Thesis B, should cover the first half of the work required for a complete thesis project. In particular, it should include almost all project planning, a major proportion of the necessary background research, and a significant proportion of the investigative or design work required of the project.

Details

Academic unit	Project Management
Unit code	PMGT5883
Unit name	Project Management Thesis A
Session, year ?	Semester 1, 2022
Attendance mode	Supervision
Location	Remote
Credit points	6

Enrolment rules

Prohibitions ?	None
Prerequisites ?	None
Corequisites ?	None
Available to study abroad and exchange students	No

Teaching staff and contact details

Coordinator	Lynn Crawford, lynn.crawford@sydney.edu.au
Administrative staff	Daniel Bunker

Type	Description	Weight	Due	Length
Assignment	Research methodology Methodology for conduct of research to address research question(s)	35%	Formal exam period	2500 - 3000 words
Assignment	Outcomes assessed:
Assignment	Literature review Literature Review for chosen thesis topic	35%	Formal exam period	3500-4000 words
Assignment	Outcomes assessed:
Participation	Writing Workshop Participation Submission of annotated bibliographies and in class discussions.	10%	Multiple weeks	Workshops held during semester.
Participation	Outcomes assessed:
Assignment	Research plan Enrolment in OLEO5312 Project Management Research and research plan	10%	Week 05	n/a
Assignment	Outcomes assessed:
Presentation	Seminar presentation A Presentation of relevant literature, gap, research question & design	10%	Week 12	10 minute presentation
Presentation	Outcomes assessed:

This is the first of two thesis Units. In this first Unit, the focus is on

conducting a literature review on a topic agreed with your Supervisor
identifying a research question(s)
determining a theoretical framework and research methodology for addressing the research question

The second of these two Units will be assessed on the conduct of the research and the written thesis.

Detailed information for each assessment can be found on Canvas in the Project Research Studies site in the Master by Coursework Thesis Manual for the MPM, MPPM and MPL.

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.

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
Multiple weeks	Literature review and writing workshop	Workshop (24 hr)
Multiple weeks	Meetings with Supervisor	One-to-one tuition (10 hr)
Ongoing	Research plan, literature review and research design for an original thesis	Independent study (116 hr)

Attendance and class requirements

This Unit primarily involves independent study. You will be assigned a supervisor and should plan to meet with your supervisor regularly throughout the Semester.

Additional information and links to the Writing Workshop are available in Canvas on the Project Research Studies site. All submitted work should be submitted via the links provided on the Project Research Studies site.

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. Drive a research project and take ownership in its articulation, design, planning, execution and documentation.
LO2. Conduct a critcal review of literature relevant to a chosen topic with focus on identifying key themes, contributions, research gaps and issues.
LO3. Articulate and justify a researchable question or questions suitable for investigation.
LO4. Identify, select and justify relevant theory, research philosophy and research methods suitable for addressing a research question or problem in an academic manner.
LO5. Apply selected research method(s) with consideration of reliability and validity of results.
LO6. Draw conclusions based on raw data analysis and refine those conclusions in context based on consideration of methods and assumptions involved.
LO7. Demonstrate originality, ingenuity and initiative in dealing with critical research issues.
LO8. Document and report research work that demonstrates a clear line of argument and follows a format appropriate for academic literature.
LO9. Demonstrate ability to disseminate research work accurately, informatively and constructively to both academic and non-academic audiences in a professional manner.

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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