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ENGG8104 – Engineering Project Implementation

2022 – Session 1, In person-scheduled-weekday, North Ryde

General Information

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Unit convenor and teaching staff Unit convenor and teaching staff Unit Convenor
June Ho
june.ho@mq.edu.au
Contact via Via-email
School of Engineering, 50 Waterloo Road
Fridays 10-11am , 50 Waterloo Road
Credit points Credit points
10
Prerequisites Prerequisites
Admission to MEngMgt
Corequisites Corequisites
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Unit description Unit description

This unit provides students with advanced knowledge and skills needed to successfully deliver a project. The subject matter covered is suitable for a broad range of engineering disciplines with an emphasis on building advanced skills in engineering project management. This is a core unit for the Master of Engineering Management program that delivers coherent learning skills with other units that can help students with advanced knowledge for effective leadership and management in engineering projects.

The context and the main model of this course follows the application of International Project Management Body of Knowledge Guideline. This course will prepare students with competencies to implement engineering projects in a range of industries. Furthermore, it provides knowledge of challenges and trends in modern project management practices including consulting engineering projects.

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: Employ a wide range of engineering project management techniques and tools needed for successful project implementation. Identify any issues in engineering project management practices and provide solutions that enable successful completion of the project according to stakeholders' requirements
  • ULO2: Explore current practices and modern trends in project management
  • ULO3: Describe the management fundamentals with regard to consulting engineering practice and management
  • ULO4: Demonstrate the ability to think critically, to solve problem, and to work in team

General Assessment Information

Grading and passing requirement for unit

In order to pass this unit, a student must obtain a mark of 50 or more for the unit (i.e. obtain a passing grade P/ CR/ D/ HD). For further details about grading, please refer below in the policies and procedures section.

If you receive special consideration for the final exam, a supplementary exam will be scheduled by the faculty during a supplementary exam period, typically about 3 to 4 weeks after the normal exam period. By making a special consideration application for the final exam you are declaring yourself available for a resit during the supplementary examination period and will not be eligible for a second special consideration approval based on pre-existing commitments. Please ensure you are familiar with the policy prior to submitting an application. Approved applicants will receive an individual notification one week prior to the exam with the exact date and time of their supplementary examination.

Late Submission

Online quizzes, in-class activities, or scheduled tests and exam must be undertaken at the time indicated in the unit guide. Should these activities be missed due to illness or misadventure, students may apply for Special Consideration.

All other assessments must be submitted by 5:00 pm (Sydney Time) on their due date.

Should these assessments be missed due to illness or misadventure, students should apply for Special Consideration.

Assessments not submitted by the due date will receive a mark in accordance with the late submission policy as follows:

A 12-hour grace period will be given after which the following deductions will be applied to the awarded assessment mark: 12 to 24 hours late = 10% deduction; for each day thereafter, an additional 10% per day or part thereof will be applied until five days beyond the due date. After this time, a mark of zero (0) will be given. For example, an assessment worth 20% is due 5 pm on 1 January. Student A submits the assessment at 1 pm, 3 January. The assessment received a mark of 15/20. A 20% deduction is then applied to the mark of 15, resulting in the loss of three (3) marks. Student A is then awarded a final mark of 12/20.

 

Assessment Tasks

Name Weighting Hurdle Due
Individual assessment 30% No Week 4, 8, 11
Group assignment 40% No Week 13
Final exam 30% No TBA

Individual assessment

Assessment Type 1: Quiz/Test
Indicative Time on Task 2: 30 hours
Due: Week 4, 8, 11
Weighting: 30%

 

Quiz or short answer

 
On successful completion you will be able to:
  • Employ a wide range of engineering project management techniques and tools needed for successful project implementation. Identify any issues in engineering project management practices and provide solutions that enable successful completion of the project according to stakeholders' requirements
  • Explore current practices and modern trends in project management
  • Describe the management fundamentals with regard to consulting engineering practice and management
  • Demonstrate the ability to think critically, to solve problem, and to work in team

Group assignment

Assessment Type 1: Essay
Indicative Time on Task 2: 40 hours
Due: Week 13
Weighting: 40%

 

An essay on given topics in engineering project implementation practices.

 
On successful completion you will be able to:
  • Employ a wide range of engineering project management techniques and tools needed for successful project implementation. Identify any issues in engineering project management practices and provide solutions that enable successful completion of the project according to stakeholders' requirements
  • Explore current practices and modern trends in project management
  • Describe the management fundamentals with regard to consulting engineering practice and management
  • Demonstrate the ability to think critically, to solve problem, and to work in team

Final exam

Assessment Type 1: Examination
Indicative Time on Task 2: 20 hours
Due: TBA
Weighting: 30%

 

Written exam

 
On successful completion you will be able to:
  • Employ a wide range of engineering project management techniques and tools needed for successful project implementation. Identify any issues in engineering project management practices and provide solutions that enable successful completion of the project according to stakeholders' requirements
  • Explore current practices and modern trends in project management
  • Describe the management fundamentals with regard to consulting engineering practice and management
  • Demonstrate the ability to think critically, to solve problem, and to work in 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

Kerzner, H., 2017. Project management: a systems approach to planning, scheduling, and controlling. John Wiley & Sons.

Nicholas, J.M. & Steyn, H., 2017. Project Management for Engineering, Business and Technology, Routledge.

Project Management Institute, 2017. A guide to the project management body of knowledge (PMBOK guide).

Jeanette Cabanis-Brewin & Paul C. Dinsmore, 2014. The AMA Handbook of Project Management, 4th Edition, AMACOM. Wickham, L. & Wilcock, Jeremy, 2016. Management consulting: delivering an effective project / Louise Wickham, Jeremy Wilcock.

Unit Schedule

Refer to iLearn and lecture notes for the unit schedule.

 

Classes and tutorials start in week 1. 

Policies and Procedures

Macquarie University policies and procedures are accessible from Policy Central (https://policies.mq.edu.au). Students should be aware of the following policies in particular with regard to Learning and Teaching:

Students seeking more policy resources can visit Student Policies (https://students.mq.edu.au/support/study/policies). It is your one-stop-shop for the key policies you need to know about throughout your undergraduate student journey.

To find other policies relating to Teaching and Learning, visit Policy Central (https://policies.mq.edu.au) and use the search tool.

Student Code of Conduct

Macquarie University students have a responsibility to be familiar with the Student Code of Conduct: https://students.mq.edu.au/admin/other-resources/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

Academic Integrity

At Macquarie, we believe academic integrity – honesty, respect, trust, responsibility, fairness and courage – is at the core of learning, teaching and research. We recognise that meeting the expectations required to complete your assessments can be challenging. So, we offer you a range of resources and services to help you reach your potential, including free online writing and maths support, academic skills development and wellbeing consultations.

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Changes from Previous Offering

No.

Unit information based on version 2022.03 of the Handbook