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MGMT8040 – Business Project Management
2020 – Session 2, Special circumstance
Notice
As part of Phase 3 of our return to campus plan, most units will now run tutorials, seminars and other small group learning activities on campus for the second half-year, while keeping an online version available for those students unable to return or those who choose to continue their studies online.
To check the availability of face to face activities for your unit, please go to timetable viewer. To check detailed information on unit assessments visit your unit's iLearn space or consult your unit convenor.
General Information
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| Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Unit Convenor
Stephen Burke
Lecturer
Peter Shi
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| Credit points |
Credit points
10
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| Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
(BUS651 or MGMT6051 or ECON649 or ECON6049 or MGNT608 or MGMT6008 or MKTG696 or MKTG6096) or (admission to MInfoSysMgmt or MEngMgt)
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| Corequisites |
Corequisites
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| Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
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| Unit description |
Unit description
This unit is designed to develop the knowledge and skills required for effective problem solving and critical analysis in business project management. Students will gain an understanding of the nature and scope of leadership and technical capabilities needed for effective project management. The unit includes an analysis of: the definition, scoping and assessment of project feasibility; project planning and procurement; building a project team; delivery-time, cost and quality; project resource management; managing project risks; and project communications and marketing. These issues are critically examined through a combination of formal learning, group and individual project work, and interactive class-based activities. |
Important Academic Dates
Information about important academic dates including deadlines for withdrawing from units are available at https://www.mq.edu.au/study/calendar-of-dates
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
- ULO1: Critically evaluate the effectiveness of project management techniques and how these are used in project teams for business problem solving.
- ULO2: Analyse the effectiveness of progress monitoring techniques used to effectively manage project delivery.
- ULO3: Demonstrate the application of business research skills to contemporary business issues and themes both as an individual and as a member of a team.
General Assessment Information
Late Assessment Policy:
Late assessment submissions must be submitted through the appropriate submission link in iLearn. No extensions will be granted unless an application for Special Consideration is made and approved. There will be a deduction of 10% of the total available marks made from the total awarded mark for each 24-hour period or part thereof that the submission is late. Late submissions will not be accepted after solutions have been discussed and/or made available.
Note: applications for Special Consideration Policy must be made within 5 (five) business days of the due date and time.
Assessment Tasks
| Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
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| Class Test | 20% | No | Week 7 |
| Individual Essay | 35% | No | Week 9 |
| Group Business Project Analysis | 45% | No | Week 12 |
Class Test
Assessment Type 1: Quiz/Test
Indicative Time on Task 2: 10 hours
Due: Week 7
Weighting: 20%
An online test administered via iLearn covering material preceding the test week.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Critically evaluate the effectiveness of project management techniques and how these are used in project teams for business problem solving.
- Analyse the effectiveness of progress monitoring techniques used to effectively manage project delivery.
Individual Essay
Assessment Type 1: Essay
Indicative Time on Task 2: 15 hours
Due: Week 9
Weighting: 35%
This assessment will require students to produce a 1,500 word (excluding references) essay and demonstrate research skills by locating and reviewing relevant secondary research on aspects of contemporary project management. This could relate to stakeholder engagement, project scope and timelines, financing and control. Drawing on the extant literature, students are expected to clearly define concepts, identify and critically analyse relevant studies and themes for developing and supporting arguments in relation to the assigned topic. Reference should be made to current issues in the project management literature.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Critically evaluate the effectiveness of project management techniques and how these are used in project teams for business problem solving.
- Demonstrate the application of business research skills to contemporary business issues and themes both as an individual and as a member of a team.
Group Business Project Analysis
Assessment Type 1: Project
Indicative Time on Task 2: 25 hours
Due: Week 12
Weighting: 45%
This group assignment requires students to: (a) Research and present an analysis of a completed business project (e.g. a government construction project); (b) Identify key problem areas in terms of project planning and execution, their causes and solutions in the areas of stakeholder management, definition of scope and timelines, financing and project control; (c) Treat this group assignment as a mini case and present an analysis of the effectiveness of the group in managing the min-project. The written component – the Group Project Analysis Report – is a 3,000 word report, due Week 12 and worth 30%. Presentations are up to 12 minutes in duration per group, scheduled for Week 12 or 13 and worth 15%.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Critically evaluate the effectiveness of project management techniques and how these are used in project teams for business problem solving.
- Analyse the effectiveness of progress monitoring techniques used to effectively manage project delivery.
- Demonstrate the application of business research skills to contemporary business issues and themes both as an individual and as a member of a team.
1 If you need help with your assignment, please contact:
- the academic teaching staff in your unit for guidance in understanding or completing this type of assessment
- the Writing Centre for academic skills support.
2 Indicative time-on-task is an estimate of the time required for completion of the assessment task and is subject to individual variation
Delivery and Resources
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Required Text |
Larson E W and Gray C F, Project Management - The Managerial Process, McGraw Hill, 8th edition (2020). |
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Unit Web Page |
The web page for this unit can be found at: https://ilearn.mq.edu.au/ |
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Technology Used and Required |
Students are required to have access to a personal computer and familiarise themselves with iLearn (https://ilearn.mq.edu.au/). iLearn will be used to post lecture slides, assessment details, student grades and as a means of communication between staff members and students. |
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Delivery Format and Other Details |
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Recommended Readings |
Recommended readings are provided via the links on the iLearn Unit page |
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Inherent Requirements |
None |
Unit Schedule
Please see iLearn.
Policies and Procedures
Macquarie University policies and procedures are accessible from Policy Central (https://staff.mq.edu.au/work/strategy-planning-and-governance/university-policies-and-procedures/policy-central). Students should be aware of the following policies in particular with regard to Learning and Teaching:
- Academic Appeals Policy
- Academic Integrity Policy
- Academic Progression Policy
- Assessment Policy
- Fitness to Practice Procedure
- Grade Appeal Policy
- Complaint Management Procedure for Students and Members of the Public
- Special Consideration Policy (Note: The Special Consideration Policy is effective from 4 December 2017 and replaces the Disruption to Studies Policy.)
Students seeking more policy resources can visit the Student Policy Gateway (https://students.mq.edu.au/support/study/student-policy-gateway). It is your one-stop-shop for the key policies you need to know about throughout your undergraduate student journey.
If you would like to see all the policies relevant to Learning and Teaching visit Policy Central (https://staff.mq.edu.au/work/strategy-planning-and-governance/university-policies-and-procedures/policy-central).
Student Code of Conduct
Macquarie University students have a responsibility to be familiar with the Student Code of Conduct: https://students.mq.edu.au/study/getting-started/student-conduct
Results
Results published on platform other than eStudent, (eg. iLearn, Coursera etc.) or released directly by your Unit Convenor, are not confirmed as they are subject to final approval by the University. Once approved, final results will be sent to your student email address and will be made available in eStudent. For more information visit ask.mq.edu.au or if you are a Global MBA student contact globalmba.support@mq.edu.au
Student Support
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Student Services and Support
Students with a disability are encouraged to contact the Disability Service who can provide appropriate help with any issues that arise during their studies.
Student Enquiries
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Changes since First Published
| Date | Description |
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| 28/07/2020 | Assessment order fixed. |
| 16/07/2020 | Updated Teaching Staff |