Course Title: Manage projects

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 2018

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

Teacher: Melissa Cranenburgh

Email: melissa.cranenburgh@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:	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
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

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

 

Course Schedule: Major Projects                                                  Semester 2: 2018
Week Beg. Monday	Class Content	Assessments	CUFRES401A	BSBPMG510A
1 2 July	Course outline/assessment What is a project? Outline of project management skills Analysis of project manager job descriptions Project documentation Brainstorm ideas for projects Research project ideas Create a template for your personal reflection		1.1-1.4	1.1-1.3.
2  9 July	Note-taking skills Case study: Blueprint festival Stages of a project Why projects fail Update on project ideas Research project ideas		2.1-2.3 2.5	1.3-1.6
3  16 July	Working in teams – group theory Teamwork – decision making, setting goals, assigning roles, team rules Meeting procedures Setting personal goals Professional conduct guidelines Research project ideas and work on pitch Personal reflection		2.3-2.8 3.1-3.4 4.1	2.5 3.1 3.2
4  23 July	Present pitches Form teams Team meeting – assign roles and document meeting Create templates for agendas/minutes/timesheets Begin project proposal Personal reflection	Assesst #1 Project pitch – due in class	4.2-4.4	2.1 3.3
5  30 July	Managing conflict – revising professional conduct guidelines and how they apply in conflict management Identifying and managing resources Team meeting Feedback on project proposal Project work – deliverable 1 Personal reflection		1.7	3.4
6 6 Aug	Customer/stakeholder needs Project management tools - Developing timelines/schedules - Using project management charts and software: flow, pert, gantt, Trello Team meeting Project work Personal reflection			2.2
7 13 Aug	Budgeting – internal and external Tracking and recording resources Team meeting Project work Prepare progress report Personal reflection			2.4 4.1
8 20 Aug	Present progress reports Class discussion on any issues, concerns or questions Team meeting Project work Personal reflection		1.6
9 27 Aug	Feedback on progress reports Marketing and publicity Team meeting Project work Personal reflection			2.6
10  3 Sept	Risk management and contingency plans OH&S Legal requirements Team meeting Project work Personal reflection	Assesst #2B Project plan: Deliverable 1 – due 2 Sept	1.5	2.3 3.5-3.7
11 10 Sept	Feedback on project plan Change management Team meeting Project work Personal reflection			4.2 5.1
Mid-semester break: Mon 17 Sept to Fri 28 Sept
12 1 Oct	Develop resources for attendees – guidance materials, activity sheets, programs, etc. Evaluating a project –feedback sheets/survey Team meeting Project work Personal reflection			3.3 3.4 5.1 5.2
13 8 Oct	Presentation skills Guest speaker: TBC Group work to complete Deliverable 2 Team meeting Project work Personal reflection			4.2 3.7 4.3
14 15 Oct	Rehearse team presentation Team meeting Project work Personal reflection	Assesst #2B Project plan: Deliverable 2 – due 14 Oct		3.5 3.7 4.3 5.3
15 22 Oct	Team presentations	Assesst #3  Team presentation – due in class		5.7

 

Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts

References

Other Resources

Resources will be made available by Canvas.

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 assessments and they will be assessed as either satisfactory or not satisfactory.

Once you have achieved competency for the unit, you will receive an overall grade for the course (refer to Canvas for this assessment criteria and the final course grading rubric). This rubric will related to all assessments and your overall performance in the course.

Class-presentation assessments are due on the day of the class. Assessment Task 2 deliverables 1 and 2 will be due on the Sunday before the class in the relevant weeks (Week 10 and 14).

Assessment Task 1. Individual presentation: Project pitch. Due Week 4 (23 or 27 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. 

Assessment Task 2. Project plan. Submitted in two (2) parts: Part A and Part B 
     - Deliverable 1. Due Week 10 (Sunday 2 September)
     - Deliverable 2. Due Week 14 (Sunday 14 October)
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. 

Assessment Task 3. Group presentation. Due Week 15 (22 or 26 October)
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.

Course grading 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 course can be found on the course Canvas site.

Assessment Matrix

For the assessment matrix, contact the course coordinator.

Other Information

Please refer to the RMIT student page for extensive information about study support, assessment, extensions, appeals and a range of other matters.

Attendance
Your learning experience will involve class-based teaching, discussion, demonstration and practical exercises. It is strongly advised that you attend all timetabled sessions. This will allow you to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring you the maximum opportunity to complete this course successfully.

Assessment Feedback
You will receive spoken and written feedback on all your work. Where relevant, this feedback will also include suggestions on how you can proceed to the next stage of developing your projects.

Student Progress
Monitoring academic progress is an important enabling and proactive strategy designed to assist you in achieving your learning potential.

Adjustments to Assessment (eg. applying for an extension of time):
If you are unable to complete any piece of assessment satisfactorily by the due date, you can choose to apply for an adjustment to your assessment. RMIT University offers a range of adjustments designed to support you in your studies, including an extension of time to complete the assessment.

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.

Credit Transfer and Recognition of Prior Learning
Credit transfer is the recognition of previously completed formal learning (an officially accredited qualification).

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is an assessment process that allows you to demonstrate competence using the skills you have gained through experience in the workplace, voluntary work, informal or formal training or other life experiences.

Recognition of Current Competency (RCC) RCC applies only if you have previously successfully demonstrated competence in a unit of competency, and now require to be reassessed to ensure that the competence is being maintained.

Please speak to your teacher if you wish to discuss applying for Credit Transfer, RPL, or RCC for the unit(s) of competency addressed in this course.

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