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MGI511 - Project Management Fundamentals Table of Contents Subject Summary ...................................................................................................................2 Subject Coordinator ...............................................................................................................2 Subject Coordinator ..................................................................................................2 Email ..........................................................................................................................2 Phone .........................................................................................................................2 Consultation procedures ..........................................................................................2 Subject Overview....................................................................................................................4 Abstract......................................................................................................................4 Learning outcomes....................................................................................................4 Subject content .........................................................................................................4 Key subjects ...............................................................................................................4 Subject Schedule & Delivery ..................................................................................................5 Prescribed text...........................................................................................................5 Class/tutorial times and location .............................................................................6 Schedule ....................................................................................................................7 Learning materials...................................................................................................10 Learning, teaching and support strategies ............................................................10 Recommended student time commitment ...........................................................11 Assessment Items .................................................................................................................12 Essential requirements to pass this subject...........................................................12 Items ........................................................................................................................12 A1 - Blog Post..............................................................................................12 A2 - Reply Post............................................................................................16 A3 - Position Paper .....................................................................................19 A4 - Project Management Plan ..................................................................24 Assessment Information ......................................................................................................30 Academic integrity ..................................................................................................30 Referencing..............................................................................................................31 How to submit your assessment items ..................................................................31 Online submission process........................................................................31 Postal submission process ........................................................................31 Hand delivered submission process ......................................................... 31 Alternative submission process ................................................................31 Extensions................................................................................................................32 How to apply for special consideration..................................................................32 Penalties for late submission..................................................................................33 Resubmission ..........................................................................................................33 Feedback processes ................................................................................................33 Assessment return...................................................................................................33 Student Feedback & Learning Analytics ..............................................................................33 Evaluation of subjects .............................................................................................33 Charles Sturt University Subject Outline MGI511 202015 W D Version 1 - Published 30 December 2019

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Changes and actions based on student feedback .................................................34 Learning analytics ...................................................................................................34 Services & Support ...............................................................................................................34 Develop your study skills ........................................................................................34 Library Services .......................................................................................................34 Policies & Regulations ..........................................................................................................34 Subject Outline as a reference document..............................................................35

Subject Summary MGI511 - Project Management Fundamentals Term 2 2020 Faculty of Business, Justice and Behavioural Sciences School of Management and Marketing Distance Mode Credit Points 8 Welcome to a new session of study at Charles Sturt University. Please refer to the University's Acknowledgement of Country (http://student.csu.edu.au/study/acknowledgement-ofcountry).

Subject Coordinator Subject Coordinator Martin Hale Email [email protected] Phone 03 9581 2600

Consultation procedures Please note that the Subject Coordinator Martin Hale is not a member of teaching staff. Students should refer to the Subject Mentor for student support during the Session. Karen Sleeman will be your Subject Mentor and she will introduce herself on the Interact2 Discussion Forum at the start of the session.

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Your Subject Mentor is best contacted by email: EMAIL: [email protected] PHONE: (messages) 1300 885 685 Your Mentor will use the following strategies to support you: • • • • •

Interaction facilitated through your CSU Interact2 subject site Provision of resources - check the Interact2 subject site Detailed feedback concerning assessments Online Meetings Consultation via email and telephone, if required.

In order to foster an active online learning environment for all students, please post any questions of a non-personal nature directly to the Subject Forum. Mentors will respond to any questions not answered by other students. Student Administration For enquiries regarding subject enrolment, receiving materials, extension requests, scheduling exams, submitting assessments and other administrative matters, contact IT Masters: EMAIL: [email protected] PHONE: 1300 885 685 INTERNATIONAL PHONE: +613 9581 2600 FAX: +613 9581 2666 ADDRESS: PO Box 1138, Windsor, VIC, Australia, 3181 Please contact Student Administration as soon as any issues arise, as this will provide staff with the greatest opportunity to ensure any problems have the minimum negative effect on your study experience or grading results. Please note: As part of IT Masters’ continual improvement strategy, you may be contacted for subject evaluation purposes throughout the session so that we can address any student issues on an ongoing basis. If you do not wish to be contacted, please let IT Masters know at [email protected].

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Student feedback (both positive and negative) is always welcome at any point during the session.

Subject Overview Abstract This is an industry subject based on the Project Management Institute (PMI®) methodology (as defined by the PMBoK® - Project Management Body of Knowledge) to prepare students for subsequent Project Management Professional (PMP®) or similar certification. In this subject, students will look at how to initiate, plan, control and complete projects effectively and ensure that projects are performed to meet objectives within specific cost and time constraints, according to the PMI®.

Learning outcomes Upon successful completion of this subject, students should: • be able to critically evaluate the relevance and function of the PMI® Project Management Body of Knowledge; • be able to compare and critically analyse the role and function of each of the core project process groups (budget, scope, risk, schedule, resources, quality); • be able to identify and predict risks and challenges to effective project management in a business context; • be able to identify project stakeholders and analyse their influence on a project; • be able to create a Scope of Work (SoW) and to formulate a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS); and • be able to use project management tools and methods to manage project outcomes.

Subject content The subject will cover the following topics: • • • • • • • • • •

Introduction to Project Management Principles Project Integration Management Project Scope Management Project Schedule Management Project Cost Management Project Quality Management Project Resource Management Project Stakeholder and Communications Management Project Risk Management Project Procurement Management

Key subjects Charles Sturt University Subject Outline MGI511 202015 W D Version 1 - Published 30 December 2019

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Passing a key subject is one of the indicators of satisfactory academic progress through your course. You must pass the key subjects in your course at no more than two attempts. The first time you fail a key subject you will be at risk of exclusion; if you fail a second time you will be excluded from the course. The Academic Progress Policy (https://policy.csu.edu.au/view.current.php?id=00250) sets out the requirements and procedures for satisfactory academic progress, for the exclusion of students who fail to progress satisfactorily and for the termination of enrolment for students who fail to complete in the maximum allowed time.

Subject Schedule & Delivery Prescribed text The textbooks required for each of your enrolled subjects can also be found via the Student Portal Textbooks (http://student.csu.edu.au/study/study-essentials/textbooks) page. Your prescribed text for this subject is: • A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide)–Sixth Edition The identifying codes for this title are: ISBN eBook: 9781628253900 ISBN Print: 9781628253825

Textbook Information You will need to purchase a copy for your studies. This can be in the form of an eBook or hard copy, via sellers such as the Co-Op Bookshop (https://www.coop.com.au/textbook/search/ charles-sturt-university-distance-ed), Amazon or eBooks.com, depending on availability and the format you prefer. The library also hold one copy for short-term loans if there is any delay in sourcing your textbook. You can find more information on the Student Portal Textbooks (http://student.csu.edu.au/ study/study-essentials/textbooks) page. IT Masters or CSU may share your contact details with third party providers for the sole Charles Sturt University Subject Outline MGI511 202015 W D Version 1 - Published 30 December 2019

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purpose of providing textbooks or materials required for your course.

Class/tutorial times and location Your class times can be found at Timetable @ CSU (http://timetable.csu.edu.au/), noting that a timetable may not apply to this online offering. Find out how to use Timetable @ CSU via the Student Portal Class Timetable (http://student.csu.edu.au/study/study-essentials/timetable) page.

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Schedule Session Week

Week Commencing (Mon)

Topic Delivered

Topic 1 - Introduction 1

2

20/01/2020

27/01/2020

Textbook readings: Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter 2: The Environment in Which Project Operate Chapter 3: The Role of the Project Manager

03/02/2020

You should have received: - CSU Interact2 Discussion forum access - Details for accessing your Online Tutorials A double webinar (2 hours) will be held this week

Topic 2 - Project Integration Management

No webinar this week

Textbook readings: Chapter 4: Project Integration Management

Public Holiday: Australia Day 27/01/ 2020

Topic 3 - Project Scope Management 3

Notes/Activities

Textbook readings: Chapter 5: Project Scope Management

A1 due 03/02/2020 Census Date for 202015: 07/02/2020. Last day to withdraw from subjects without academic penalty.

Topic 4 - Project Schedule Management 4

10/02/2020

5

17/02/2020

Textbook readings: Chapter 6: Project Schedule Management

A2 due 10/02/2020

Topic 5 - Project Cost Management Textbook readings: Charles Sturt University Subject Outline MGI511 202015 W D Version 1 - Published 30 December 2019

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Session Week

Week Commencing (Mon)

Topic Delivered

Notes/Activities

Chapter 7: Project Cost Management Topic 6 - Project Quality Management 6

24/02/2020

7

02/03/2020

Textbook readings: Chapter 8: Project Quality Management Mid-Session Break Topic 7 - Resource Management

8

09/03/2020

Textbook readings: Chapter 9: Project Resource Management

A3 due 09/03/2020

Topic 8 - Project Stakeholder and Communications Management 9

16/03/2020

Textbook readings: Chapter 10: Project Communications Management Chapter 13: Project Stakeholder Management Topic 9 - Project Risk Management

10

23/03/2020

Textbook readings: Chapter 11: Project Risk Management Topic 10 - Project Procurement Management

11

30/03/2020

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Textbook readings: Chapter 12: Project Procurement Management

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Session Week

Week Commencing (Mon)

12

06/04/2020

Topic Delivered

Notes/Activities A4 due 06/04/2020

Assignment 4 Public Holiday: Good Friday 10/04/2020

13

13/04/2020

14

20/04/2020

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Public Holiday: Easter Monday 13/04/ 2020

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Learning materials Details of learning materials that support your success in this subject can be found in the Interact2 Subject Site.

Learning, teaching and support strategies Online Tutorial Time and Location For this subject regular online tutorials and recordings are a primary component of the Online Learning experience; in these sessions Mentors will provide in-depth instruction on study topics, assessments and student feedback. Your online session will be held on: Monday 8:00pm - Sydney time You can access the online session via the following Zoom link: https://itmasters.zoom.us/j/882387431 You will be provided with the details on how to access these tutorials in your first week of session, via the Interact Subject Forum, and recordings of all sessions will be uploaded to the Resources section of Interact. These sessions are not mandatory, however your attendance data may be utilised in assessing requests for assignment extensions, resubmission or additional assessment for borderline exam results. *Session day/time should be confirmed via the Subject Forum at the beginning of session as is subject to change. Note that this is standard time. Please carefully check your time zone converter for the correct time in your time zone. Please note that daylight saving time ends on the 5th of April 2020. How you are expected to engage with the subject This is an online course which relies heavily on your own, self-directed learning. It’s suggested that you follow the same study process each week, namely: 1. Read through your subject Announcements section (in the left-hand navigation menu) for any updates or new information. 2. Read the relevant topic for that week in the Learning material section (in the lefthand navigation menu). Complete any readings, work through the online learning material and complete the activities provided. 3. Visit Discussions (in the left-hand navigation menu). Enter the applicable forum and post your answers to topic discussion questions, your thoughts, assessment questions or simply respond to other people's posts. This is a safe learning space for you to comment, question or simply explore ideas with your peers, so please use it. Studying at university does not mean studying alone. 4. Attend your weekly Online meeting (in the left-hand navigation menu). After you have attended your meeting, we suggest then reviewing your answers to activities and any sections of your readings in a more considered way. These activities have been Charles Sturt University Subject Outline MGI511 202015 W D Version 1 - Published 30 December 2019

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designed to give you focus in the topic, so it really helps to prepare a useful set of answers to them. The discussion forums are extremely important as a space for peer-to-peer learning, where students can benefit from each other’s knowledge and experience. Your subject mentor might not respond to every post, but they do read every contribution and comment as necessary. There are a number of support activities designed to assist your learning: • Online meetings Weekly online meetings via Zoom will be conducted in order to direct your weekly learning and provide an opportunity to ask questions and interact with your peers. You will be provided more detail on how and when to access the sessions via the Announcements section in the first weeks of Session. Online meetings will be recorded for later access. Students who do not attend these online meetings or access the recordings may be contacted by phone or email to check on their progress and if there are any issues with their study. Students are expected to have access to a personal computer with a connection to the internet (mandatory for this subject). Students will require a Windows PC or a Mac to study. IT Masters may not be able to accommodate software or textbook requirements for students running other systems. Microsoft Windows 7 or later, or OS X 10.9 (Mavericks) or later are recommended operating systems, with Google Chrome v34 or later, Mozilla Firefox v34 or later, Internet Explorer v8 or later, Microsoft Edge v12 or Apple Safari v6 or later. A headset with microphone will be required to join live sessions when provided. It is recommended that a high speed connection will be required by students if they wish to participate in the online interactive s...