Course Title: Manage projects

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 2015

Course Code: BUSM6223C

Course Title: Manage projects

School: 345T Media and Communication

Campus: City Campus

Program: C5314 - Diploma of Professional Writing and Editing

Course Contact : Program Administration

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925-4815

Course Contact Email:mctafe@rmit.edu.au

Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Lorna Hendry
lorna.hendry@rmit.edu.au

Nominal Hours: 60

Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.

Pre-requisites and Co-requisites

None

Course Description

This course is designed to develop the skills and knowledge required to manage a complex writing project.  This will include the co-ordination of a range of skills needed to deal with the planning, allocation of resources, monitoring, implementing of schedules and documentation of a project.

National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:	BSBPMG510A Manage projects
Element:	3. Administer and monitor project
Performance Criteria:	3.1 Take action to ensure project team members are clear about their responsibilities and project requirements 3.2 Provide support for project team members, especially with regard to specific needs, to ensure that the quality of the expected outcomes of the project and documented time lines are met 3.3 Establish and maintain required recording keeping systems throughout the project 3.4 Implement and monitor plans for managing project finances, resources (human, physical and technical) and quality 3.5 Complete and forward project reports as required to stakeholders 3.6 Undertake risk management as required to ensure project outcomes are met 3.7 Achieve project deliverables
Element:	4. Finalise project
Performance Criteria:	4.1 Complete financial record keeping associated with project and check for accuracy 4.2 Assign staff involved in project to new roles or reassign to previous roles 4.3 Complete project documentation and obtain any necessary sign offs for concluding project
Element:	5. Review project
Performance Criteria:	5.1 Review project outcomes and processes against the project scope and plan 5.2 Involve team members in the project review 5.3 Document lessons learnt from the project and report within the organisation
Element:	1.  Define project
Performance Criteria:	1.1 Access project scope and other relevant documentation 1.2 Define project stakeholders 1.3 Seek clarification from delegating authority of any issues related to project and project parameters 1.4 Identify limits of own responsibility and reporting requirements 1.5 Clarify relationship of project to other projects and to organisation’s objectives 1.6 Determine and access available resources to undertake project
Element:	2. Develop project plan
Performance Criteria:	2.1 Develop project plan including timelines, work breakdown structure, role and responsibilities and other details of how the project will be managed in relation to the project parameters 2.2 Identify and access appropriate project management tools 2.3 Formulate risk management plan for project including occupational health and safety (OHS) 2.4 Develop and approve project budget 2.5 Consult team members and take their views into account in planning the project 2.6 Finalise project plan and gain any necessary approvals to commence project according to documented plan

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit you will be able to research, plan and develop  the time lines, quality standards, budgetary limits and other requirements set for a project.

Details of Learning Activities

This course is co-delivered with CUFRES401A Conduct Research.

In this course, you will learn through:

1. In-class activities:
- lectures
- teacher directed group activities/ projects
- guest speakers
- group discussion
- class exercises
- workshopping

2. Out-of-class activities:
- online and other research
- independent and group project based work
- independent study

 

Teaching Schedule

Week	Class Content	Assessments	CUFRES401A	BSBPMG510A
1	Course outline/assessment What is a project? Outline of project management skills Analysis of project manager job descriptions Project documentation Brainstorm ideas for projects Computer lab: Research possible project Create a template for your personal reflection		1.1-1.4	1.1-1.3.
2	Note-taking skills Case study: Blueprint festival Stages of a project Why projects fail Update on project ideas Computer lab: Library session (TBC) Research possible project		2.1-2.3 2.5	1.3-1.6
3	Working in teams – group theory Teamwork – decision making, setting goals, assigning roles, team rules Meeting procedures Setting personal goals Computer lab: Online personality typing Research possible project and work on pitch Personal reflection		2.3-2.8 3.1-3.4 4.1	2.5 3.1 3.2
4	Present pitches Form teams Computer lab: Team meeting – assign roles and document meeting Create templates for agendas/minutes/timesheets Begin project proposal Personal reflection	Assessment Task 1 Project pitch	4.2-4.4	2.1 3.3
5	Managing conflict Identifying and managing resources Computer lab: Team meeting Feedback on project proposal Project work – deliverable 1 Personal reflection		1.7	3.4
6	Customer/stakeholder needs Project management tools - Developing timelines/schedules - Using project management charts: flow, pert, gantt Computer lab: Team meeting Project work Personal reflection			2.2
7	Budgeting – internal and external Tracking and recording resources Computer lab: Team meeting Project work Prepare progress report Personal reflection			2.4 4.1
8	Present progress reports Class discussion on any issues, concerns or questions Computer lab: Team meeting Project work Personal reflection		1.6
9	Feedback on progress reports Marketing and publicity Computer lab: Team meeting Project work Personal reflection			2.6
10	Risk management and contingency plans OH&S Legal requirements Computer lab: Team meeting Project work Personal reflection	Assessment Task 2 Project plan: Deliverable 1	1.5	2.3 3.5-3.7
11	Feedback on project plan Change management Computer lab: Team meeting Project work Personal reflection			4.2 5.1
	Mid-semester break: 21 September to 2 October
12	Develop resources for attendees – guidance materials, activity sheets, programs, etc. Computer lab: Team meeting Project work Personal reflection			3.3 3.4
13	Evaluating a project – feedback sheets/survey Computer lab: Team meeting Project work Personal reflection			5.1 5.2
14	Presentation skills Computer lab: Team meeting Project work Personal reflection			4.2
15	Guest speaker: TBC Rehearse team presentation Computer lab: Team meeting Project work	Assessment Task 2 Project plan: Deliverable 2		3.5 3.7 4.3 5.3
16	Team presentations	Assessment Task 3 Team presentations		5.7

Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts

References

You are advised to check the Blackboard site for additional information and resources.

Other Resources

Overview of Assessment

Assessment tasks will involve practical exercises that will lead to the development and documentation of a team project.

Assessment Tasks

This course is assessed with CUFRES401A Conduct Research.

To demonstrate competency in this course you will need to complete the following assessment to a satisfactory standard. You will receive feedback on all assessment and once you have demonstrated competency, you will receive a grade for Assessment Task 2 Deliverable 2 and Assessment Task 3 (refer to Blackboard for assessment criteria and grading rubric).

Assessment Tasks

1. Individual presentation: Project pitch. Due Week 4 (29 July)
You will research a potential project and make a short pitch to the class for it to be taken on as one of the class’s activities for the semester.

2. Project plan. Submitted in two (2) parts
     - Deliverable 1. Due Week 10 (9 September)
     - Deliverable 2. Due Week 15 (28 October) (graded)
As a team, you will create, maintain and update a comprehensive, well-organised and professionally presented project plan that documents all aspects of your project. Individually you will write a personal reflection on the project. Deliverables will be submitted in 2 parts.

3. Group presentation. Due Week 16 (4 November)
As a team, you will present a review of your project to the class. Every member will participate actively in the presentation and some audio and/or visual content is required.

Graded assessment in this course uses the following grades:

CHD Competent with High Distinction
CDI Competent with Distinction
CC Competent with Credit
CAG Competency Achieved - Graded
NYC Not Yet Competent
DNS Did Not Submit for Assessment

Grading criteria for this assessment can be found on the course Blackboard site.

 

Assessment Matrix

The assessment matrix demonstrates alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant Unit of Competency. These are available from the course contact in Program Administration.

Other Information

Attendance
The major learning experience involves studio based exercises, demonstration and production. It is strongly advised that students attend all sessions in order to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring the maximum opportunity to gain the competency.

Cover Sheet for Submissions
You must complete a submission cover sheet for every piece of submitted work. This signed sheet acknowledges that you are aware of the plagiarism implications.
Feedback - You will receive spoken and written feedback from teachers on your work. Where appropriate, this feedback will also include suggestions on how you can proceed to the next stage of developing your projects.
Student feedback at RMIT

Student Progress
Monitoring academic progress is an important enabling and proactive strategy to assist you to achieve your learning potential. Student progress policy

Special consideration Policy (Late Submission)
All assessment tasks are required to be completed to a satisfactory level. If you are unable to complete any piece of assessment by the due date, you will need to apply for an extension. You can apply in writing for up to a week’s extension from your course teacher. If you need a longer extension, you wil need to apply for special consideration.Special consideration, appeals and discipline

Academic Integrity and Plagiarism -
RMIT University has a strict policy on plagiarism and academic integrity. Please refer to the website for more information on this policy go to Academic Integrity


 

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