Course Title: Manage project information and communication
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2024
Course Code: BUSM6658C
Course Title: Manage project information and communication
School: 525T Business & Enterprise
Campus: City Campus
Program: C5405 - Diploma of Project Management
Course Contact: Nick Reynolds
Course Contact Phone: +61399250791
Course Contact Email: nick.reynolds@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Elvira Lourenco
elvira.lourenco@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 40
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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
None
Course Description
In this course you will learn the skills and knowledge required to link people, ideas and information at all stages in the project life cycle.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
BSBPMG535 Manage project information and communication |
Element: |
1. Plan information and communication processes |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Identify and analyse information requirements of the project 1.2 Develop a communication management plan according to project objectives 1.3 Establish a designated project-management information system |
Element: |
2. Implement project information and communication processes |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Manage generation, gathering, storage, retrieval, analysis and dissemination of information by project staff and stakeholders 2.2 Implement, modify, monitor and control designated information-validation processes 2.3 Implement and maintain communication networks 2.4 Identify and resolve communication and information-management system issues |
Element: |
3. Assess information and communication outcomes |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Finalise and archive records according to agreed project information ownership and control requirements 3.2 Review project outcomes for effectiveness of management information and communication processes and procedures 3.3 Develop and document recommended improvements for application in future projects |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate competency in the above elements
Details of Learning Activities
The objectives of this course are to develop your skills and knowledge required to link people, ideas and information at all stages in the project life cycle. Project communication management ensures timely and appropriate generation, collection, dissemination, storage and disposal of project information through formal structures and processes.
Teaching Schedule
Week |
Week Commencing |
Topic |
Assessment / Learning activities |
Week 1 |
12-18 February |
Introduction to the course
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Week 2 |
19-25 February |
Plan information and communication processes
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Week 3 |
26 February - 3 March |
Plan information and communication processes
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Practice Quiz |
Week 4 |
4-10 March |
Plan information and communication processes
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Week 5 |
11-17 March |
Plan information and communication processes
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Week 6 |
18-24 March |
Implement project information and communication processes
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AT1 Due (Sunday 11:59 PM) |
Week 7 |
25-31 March |
Implement project information and communication processes
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Mid-Semester Break 29 March - 7 April | |||
Week 8 |
8-14 April |
Implement project information and communication processes
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Week 9 |
15-21 April |
Implement project information and communication processes
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AT2 Due (Sunday 11:59 PM) |
Week 10 |
22-28 April |
Assess information and communication outcomes
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Week 11 |
29 April - 5 May |
Assess information and communication outcomes
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Week 12 |
6-12 May |
Assess information and communication outcomes
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Week 13 |
13-19 May |
Assess information and communication outcomes
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AT3 Due (Sunday 11:59 PM) |
Week 14 |
20-26 May |
Assess information and communication outcomes
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Week 15 |
27 May - 2 June |
Course Wrap-up Discussion and Support |
AT4 Due (Sunday 11:59 PM) |
Week 16 |
3-9 June |
Assessment resubmissions Online Discussion and Support |
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Week 17 |
10-16 June | Assessment resubmissions |
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Week 18 |
17-23 June | Grade Entry |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Available on Canvas
Overview of Assessment
Assessment for this course is ongoing throughout the semester. Your knowledge and understanding of course content is assessed through participation in class exercises, oral/written presentations and through the application of learned skills and insights. Full assessment briefs will be provided and can be found on CANVAS.
Assessment Tasks
AT1: Develop a Briefing for the Budget Seminar Project Team -
- Presentation for meeting
AT2: Identify and Resolve Communication and Information Management Issues - Role play
- Your assessor will schedule this task and assess your performance after an assessment by your partner in the role play. They will ask you questions that you will be expected to respond to verbally.
AT3: Evaluation Report
Research the appropriate CBSA policies and develop a report for Tina Hughes as requested in the above email.
AT4: Undertake a Stakeholder Analysis
Review the CBSA organisational chart and the information provided by Tina Hughes. Using this information, undertake a stakeholder analysis for the project, identifying and analysing the information requirements.
Assessment Matrix
Available on Canvas
Other Information
None
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