Course Title: Manage project integration
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2025
Course Code: BUSM6660C
Course Title: Manage project integration
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: 60
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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
None
Course Description
In this course you will learn the skills and knowledge required to integrate and balance overall project management functions and to align and track project objectives to comply with organisational goals, strategies and objectives.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
BSBPMG540 Manage project integration |
Element: |
1. Establish project |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Identify, clarify and prepare project initiation documentation 1.2 Identify stakeholders with decision making authority on project 1.3 Establish client requirements and needs 1.4 Identify relationship between the project and broader organisational strategies and goals 1.5 Negotiate and document project objectives, outcomes and benefits 1.6 Establish project governance structure with stakeholders and project authority 1.7 Prepare and submit project charter for approval by relevant authorities |
Element: |
2. Undertake project planning and design processes |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Establish project objectives 2.2 Identify project stages and key requirements for stage completion against client requirements and project objectives 2.3 Analyse project management functions to identify interdependencies and impacts of constraints 2.4 Develop a project management plan that integrates all project-management functions with associated plans and baselines 2.5 Establish tools to monitor and control planned activity 2.6 Negotiate approval of project plan with relevant stakeholders and project authority |
Element: |
3. Monitor project |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Implement and monitor project according to project scope, time and budget 3.2 Resolve conflicts affecting attainment of project objectives with relevant stakeholders 3.3 Confirm project records are updated against project deliverables at required intervals 3.4 Analyse and submit status reports on project progress and identify issues with relevant stakeholders and project authorities 3.5 Analyse and submit impact analysis of change requests for approval 3.6 Maintain relevant project logs and registers for project audit |
Element: |
4. Review project |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Identify and allocate project finalisation activities 4.2 Confirm project products and associated documentation are prepared for handover to client in a timely manner 4.3 Finalise financial, legal and contractual obligations 4.4 Seek feedback from relevant stakeholder and project authorities on project implementation, management and integration 4.5 Document feedback received to improve 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 the foundational of skills and knowledge required to integrate and balance overall project management functions and to align and track project objectives to comply with organisational goals, strategies and objectives.
You will also explore how it applies to individuals responsible for managing and leading a project in an organisation, business, or as a consultant.
The main elements of this course include:
- Establish project
- Undertake project planning and design processes
- Monitor project
- Review project
A range of learning activities are planned for this course, including self-paced research and collaborative-based activities, The collaborative classroom-based activities will include group discussion, group problem-solving activities and opportunities to practice your skills in a simulated business environment. We expect you to participate and contribute to all scheduled learning activities.
Teaching Schedule
Week |
Topic Overview and Learning Outcomes |
Assessments Due |
Week 1 |
Introduction to the course
Introduction to Project Integration Management |
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Week 2 |
Knowledge Questions |
Due Sunday 11:59PM: |
Week 3 |
Establish and Plan a Project (Project and Role Play) Prepare Project Charter (Draft) |
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Week 4 |
Establish and Plan a Project (Project and Role Play) Undertake Role Play |
During Scheduled Class ROLE PLAY MUST ATTEND |
Week 5 |
Establish and Plan a Project (Project and Role Play) |
Due Sunday 11:59PM: |
Week 6 |
Establish and Plan a Project (Project and Role Play) Prepare Project Management Plan (Draft) |
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Week 7 |
Establish and Plan a Project (Project and Role Play) Undertake Role Play |
During Scheduled Class ROLE PLAY MUST ATTEND |
Week 8 |
Establish and Plan a Project (Project and Role Play) |
Due Sunday 11:59PM: |
Week 9 |
Monitor Project (Project and Role Play) Undertake Role Play |
During Scheduled Class ROLE PLAY MUST ATTEND |
Week 10 |
Monitor Project (Project and Role Play) |
Due Sunday 11:59PM: |
| MID SEMESTER BREAK (18 TO 27 APRIL 2025) | ||
Week 11 |
Finalise Project
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Week 12 |
Finalise Project |
Due Sunday 11:59PM: |
Week 13 |
Finalise Project
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Week 14 |
Finalise Project |
Due Sunday 11:59PM: |
Week 15 |
Project Evaluation |
Due Sunday 11:59PM: |
Week 16 |
Revision | |
Week 17-18 |
Assessment Resubmissions Grade entry |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
None
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
This unit requires you to complete three assessment tasks. You must satisfactorily complete all tasks to achieve competency for this unit. Refer to teaching schedule for assessment due dates.
Assessment Task |
Assessment Method |
Task Summary |
Assessment Task 1: Written Questions |
Quiz | 13 Knowledge Questions |
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Assessment Task 2: Establish and Plan Project CBSA Company |
Project and Role Play |
This task consists of two parts. Part A: Project Charter Part B: Develop and Negotiate Approval of Project Management Plan |
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Assessment Task 3: Monitor Project CBSA Company |
Project and Role Play |
Monitor Project: Update documentation and complete documentation. |
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Assessment Task 4: Finalise Project CBSA Company |
Project |
This task consists of two parts. Part A: Identify and Allocate Project Finalisation Activities Part B: Complete Final Report for Submission to Board. |
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Assessment Task 5: Project Evaluation CBSA Company |
Project |
Develop a Project Evaluation Report |
Resubmissions (VET Programs)
If you are found to be unsuccessful (Not Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory) in a Course Assessment Task, you will be allowed one resubmission. Your teacher will provide feedback regarding what you need to improve and set a new deadline for the resubmission.
If you are still not meeting the assessment requirements, you must apply to your Program Manager in writing, outlining the steps you will take to demonstrate competence in your course. Your submission will be considered by the Program Team, and you will be advised of the outcome as soon as possible.
Penalties for Late Submission
Late submissions of assignments without special consideration or extension will automatically be considered a re-submission (see above)
Assessment Matrix
The assessment matrix that maps all the assessments is available on CANVAS.
Other Information
Student Support
Your first point of contact for any support needs with your assessments should be your teacher and assessor. If you require further help, you should consider contacting the following support services at RMIT Student Support.
Assessment Adjustments
Students requiring support or adjustments for their formal assessment tasks should contact Equitable Learning Services (ELS) for more information on the types of adjustments provided, and access RMIT adjustments to assessment.
Extension of Time
If you require an extension of time to submit an assessment task, you can apply for an extension of time by completing the form at this link, and then emailing it together with your supporting documentary evidence to ryan.gunasekera@rmit.edu.au.
You will be advised of the outcome of your application within 1 business day. Please ensure you read the general information about extension applications before you apply.
Special Consideration
If unexpected circumstances affect your ability to complete an assessment, you can apply for special consideration. For more information, access RMIT special consideration.
Changes to the Assessment Scheme
Where a change to assessment approved by the dean/head of school changes an assessment due date, students will be given at least five working days' notice of the new due date.
Feedback
You can expect to receive marks and feedback on in-course assessment work in time to improve your performance in related assessment tasks later in the course.
Academic Integrity and Misconduct
Students demonstrate academic integrity in their assessment practices by:
- engaging with assessment activities in an honest way.
- providing accountability for the authorship and originality of work submitted.
- acknowledging the work of others and the re-use of original work.
Academic misconduct is addressed in accordance with the Student conduct policy.
Assessment involving research with human participants, their information or their tissue, or animal subjects is carried out in accordance with the Staff ethics and integrity policy.
For further information see the Academic Integrity website.
Review and Appeal
A student may request a review of an assessment result or appeal a final course grade in accordance with the Conduct of Assessment and Appeals section of the Assessment Processes.
Grade Criteria
You must demonstrate that you have all the required skills/knowledge/elements in this unit of competency you are studying.
The following grades are available for this course.
Vocational educational grades:
CA - Competency Achieved
NYC - Not Yet Competent
DNS - Did Not Submit for assessment.
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