This unit gives students exposure to project management in an operational context. Students undertake a semester long project planning assignment. By the end of the course, students will be able to demonstrate their ability to plan the following aspects of project management: Project Scope Management, Project Time, Cost and Quality, Project Human Resource Management, Project Communications Management, Project Risk Management, and Project Procurement Management.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:

1. initiate a business project;
2. plan a business project; and
3. monitor, control, audit and close a business project.

Research-Led Teaching

A research-led, practice-relevant teaching approach

This course emphasises the identification and application of current research and theory in information systems and project management to address practical problems in an evidence-based manner. Given the current situation with health concerns, this course will be delivered in dual mode in seminars.

Field Trips

There are no field trips in this course.

Additional Course Costs

There are no additional class costs expected in this course.

Examination Material or equipment

There are two examinations in this course. Examinations will be available via Wattle, and will be timed. Further details will be discussed over the course of the semester.

Required Resources

Access to a specific textbook is not required but is recommended (see Recommended Resources section).

Recommended Resources

• Title: Information Technology Project Management
• Author: Kathy Schwalbe
• Publisher: Cengage
• Edition: 9th
• ISBN: 9780357235126 (e-book version)

Availability of this as an e-book through the library is being investigated.

Staff Feedback

Students will be given feedback in the following forms in this course:

• Written comments
• Verbal comments via Zoom
• Feedback to the whole class, to groups, and to individuals

Student Feedback

ANU is committed to the demonstration of educational excellence and regularly seeks feedback from students. Students are encouraged to offer feedback directly to their Course Convener or through their College and Course representatives (if applicable). The feedback given in these surveys is anonymous and provides the Colleges, University Education Committee and Academic Board with opportunities to recognise excellent teaching, and opportunities for improvement. The Surveys and Evaluation website provides more information on student surveys at ANU and reports on the feedback provided on ANU courses.

Class Schedule

Week/Session	Summary of Activities	Assessment
1	Week 1: Introduction to Project Management	Reading: Schwalbe Ch. 1
2	Week 2: Project Management and the IT Context	Reading: Schwalbe Ch. 2
3	Week 3: Project Management Process and Groups	Reading: Schwalbe Ch. 3
4	Week 4: Project Scope Management	Reading: Schwalbe Ch. 5
5	Week 5: Project Time Management	Reading: Schwalbe Ch. 6
6	Week 6: Project Cost Management	Reading: Schwalbe Ch. 7 Assessment: IS Project Proposal Assessment: Exam 1 (Take Home on Wattle via Turnitin)
7	Teaching Break
8	Week 7: Project Quality Management	Reading: Schwalbe Ch. 8
9	Week 8: Project Resource Management	Reading: Schwalbe Ch. 9
10	Week 9: Project Communications Management	Reading: Schwalbe Ch. 10
11	Week 10: Project Risk Management	Reading: Schwalbe Ch. 11
12	Week 11: Project Stakeholder Management	Reading: Schwalbe Ch. 13
13	Week 12: Course review	Assessment: IS Project Closeout and Review Report Assessment: IS Project
14	Examination period 5 Nov - 21 Nov	Exam 2 (Take Home on Wattle via Turnitin)

Tutorial Registration

This course is taught using online webcasts for lecture material, and Zoom small group meetings for project management content throughout the semester.

Assessment Summary

Assessment task	Value	Return of assessment	Learning Outcomes
Exam Assessment (Individual) - 2 x 15%	30 %	*	1,2,3
IS Project Proposal (Group) - 20%	20 %	*	1,2,3
IS Project (Group) - 40%	40 %	02/12/2021	1,2,3
IS Project Closeout and Review Report (Group) - 10%	10 %	02/12/2021	1,2,3

* If the Due Date and Return of Assessment date are blank, see the Assessment Tab for specific Assessment Task details

Policies

ANU has educational policies, procedures and guidelines, which are designed to ensure that staff and students are aware of the University’s academic standards, and implement them. Students are expected to have read the Academic Misconduct Rule before the commencement of their course. Other key policies and guidelines include:

• Student Assessment (Coursework) Policy and Procedure
• Special Assessment Consideration Policy and General Information
• Student Surveys and Evaluations
• Deferred Examinations
• Student Complaint Resolution Policy and Procedure

Assessment Requirements

The ANU is using Turnitin to enhance student citation and referencing techniques, and to assess assignment submissions as a component of the University's approach to managing Academic Integrity. For additional information regarding Turnitin please visit the ANU Online website Students may choose not to submit assessment items through Turnitin. In this instance you will be required to submit, alongside the assessment item itself, hard copies of all references included in the assessment item.

Moderation of Assessment

Marks that are allocated during Semester are to be considered provisional until formalised by the College examiners meeting at the end of each Semester. If appropriate, some moderation of marks might be applied prior to final results being released.

Participation

Participation is expected for all classes and assessments.

Examination(s)

There are two examinations in this course. Examinations will be available via Wattle, and will be timed. Further details will be discussed over the course of the semester.

Assessment Task 1

Exam Assessment (Individual) - 2 x 15%

We will have two examinations during the course. Both of these examinations are individual examinations (i.e. not conducted in groups). The examination assessment consists of two individual, timed take-home open book examinations, each worth 15% of the final grade, that leverage seminar content and assigned readings. Each examination will cover course content regarding project management performance within an information systems context.

• Examination Assessment 1 will focus on weeks 1-5, and feedback will be returned before the end of Week 6
• Examination Assessment 2 will focus on weeks 7-12 and will run in the examination period.

Each examination will run for 24 hours.

Further details regarding the nature and content of the periodic examinations will be posted on Wattle and discussed in class. Submission will be through Wattle via Turnitin. Late submissions are not allowed. Feedback will be provided within two weeks of each submission.

Assessment Task 2

IS Project Proposal (Group) - 20%

The project proposal is the first group-level piece of assessment in the course. Students will be assigned to a project team within the first two weeks of the course. Then, in this assessment task, students work in teams to develop the key elements of an IS project proposal. This project proposal will focus on the major project to be delivered by the end of the course. The project proposal must be completed using the project proposal template, available from the course website on Wattle. The template will contain information regarding the format of the assignment and the marking details, including general description of each section. The group project provides the opportunity for you to gain practical experience working in a semester-long project team.

Teams will be formed within the first two weeks and will last for the whole semester. This is needed to develop team skills and realistic experiences.

Due by 5pm Friday Week 6. Submission is by Wattle via Turnitin. The marking criteria will be made available via Wattle by Week 3 of semester. Feedback will be provided within two weeks of each submission.

Word limit will be discussed and negotiated by Week 3 depending on project type.

Assessment Task 3

IS Project (Group) - 40%

Each team in INFS3059 will produce a comprehensive project and will be coached during the semester to deliver on time and on quality. The final completion date for the major project assignment may be negotiated during the semester but can be expected to be by 5pm on the Friday in weeks 11 or 12.

Instructions for the major project will be given during seminars. A Project Template will contain information regarding the format of the assignment and the marking details, including general description of each section. The group project provides the opportunity for students to gain practical experience working in a semester-long project team.

Submission is by Wattle via Turnitin. The marking criteria will be made available via Wattle by Week 3 of semester. Feedback will be provided with the return of final grades.

Word limit will be discussed and negotiated by Week 3 depending on project type.

Assessment Task 4

IS Project Closeout and Review Report (Group) - 10%

The project proposal is the final group-level piece of assessment in the course. The review report explains the project in retrospect, and how the project was delivered and completed. A template for the final review report will be posted to Wattle by Week 3 of semester. Feedback will be provided with the return of final grades.

Submission is by Wattle via Turnitin.

Academic Integrity

Academic integrity is a core part of our culture as a community of scholars. At its heart, academic integrity is about behaving ethically. This means that all members of the community commit to honest and responsible scholarly practice and to upholding these values with respect and fairness. The Australian National University commits to embedding the values of academic integrity in our teaching and learning. We ensure that all members of our community understand how to engage in academic work in ways that are consistent with, and actively support academic integrity. The ANU expects staff and students to uphold high standards of academic integrity and act ethically and honestly, to ensure the quality and value of the qualification that you will graduate with. The University has policies and procedures in place to promote academic integrity and manage academic misconduct. Visit the following Academic honesty & plagiarism website for more information about academic integrity and what the ANU considers academic misconduct. The ANU offers a number of services to assist students with their assignments, examinations, and other learning activities. The Academic Skills and Learning Centre offers a number of workshops and seminars that you may find useful for your studies.

Online Submission

The ANU uses Turnitin to enhance student citation and referencing techniques, and to assess assignment submissions as a component of the University's approach to managing Academic Integrity. While the use of Turnitin is not mandatory, the ANU highly recommends Turnitin is used by both teaching staff and students. For additional information regarding Turnitin please visit the ANU Online website.

Hardcopy Submission

For some forms of assessment (hand written assignments, art works, laboratory notes, etc.) hard copy submission is appropriate when approved by the Associate Dean (Education). Hard copy submissions must utilise the Assignment Cover Sheet. Please keep a copy of tasks completed for your records.

Late Submission

Late submission of report assessment tasks without an extension are penalised at the rate of 5% of the possible marks available per working day or part thereof. Late submission of assessment tasks is not accepted after 10 working days after the due date, or on or after the date specified in the course outline for the return of the assessment item. Late submission is not accepted for take-home examinations.

All requests for extensions to assessment in RSM courses must be submitted to the RSM School Office with a completed application form and supporting documentation. The RSM Extension Application Form and further information on this process can be found at https://www.rsm.anu.edu.au/education/education-programs/notices-for-students/extension-application-procedure/

Referencing Requirements

Accepted academic practice for referencing sources that you use in presentations can be found via the links on the Wattle site, under the file named “ANU and College Policies, Program Information, Student Support Services and Assessment”. Alternatively, you can seek help through the Students Learning Development website.

Returning Assignments

All assignments will be marked and, where appropriate, feedback will be provided either: in class, or in person via Zoom or via the course Wattle site.

Extensions and Penalties

Extensions and late submission of assessment pieces are covered by the Student Assessment (Coursework) Policy and Procedure The Course Convener may grant extensions for assessment pieces that are not examinations or take-home examinations. If you need an extension, you must request an extension in writing on or before the due date. If you have documented and appropriate medical evidence that demonstrates you were not able to request an extension on or before the due date, you may be able to request it after the due date.

Resubmission of Assignments

Unless specified otherwise in the assignment requirements, resubmissions are permitted up until the due date and time, but not allowed afterwards.

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Distribution of grades policy

Academic Quality Assurance Committee monitors the performance of students, including attrition, further study and employment rates and grade distribution, and College reports on quality assurance processes for assessment activities, including alignment with national and international disciplinary and interdisciplinary standards, as well as qualification type learning outcomes. Since first semester 1994, ANU uses a grading scale for all courses. This grading scale is used by all academic areas of the University.

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The University offers students support through several different services. You may contact the services listed below directly or seek advice from your Course Convener, Student Administrators, or your College and Course representatives (if applicable).

• ANU Health, safety & wellbeing for medical services, counselling, mental health and spiritual support
• ANU Diversity and inclusion for students with a disability or ongoing or chronic illness
• ANU Dean of Students for confidential, impartial advice and help to resolve problems between students and the academic or administrative areas of the University
• ANU Academic Skills and Learning Centre supports you make your own decisions about how you learn and manage your workload.
• ANU Counselling Centre promotes, supports and enhances mental health and wellbeing within the University student community.
• ANUSA supports and represents undergraduate and ANU College students
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