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Sayad Fayezi

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Unit Code, Name, Abbreviation

OPM4003 Delivering projects (29 May 2017, 1:25pm) [Deliver Projects (29 May 2017, 1:25pm)]

Reasons for Introduction

Reasons for Introduction (28 Jun 2017, 10:40am)

This unit is part of the new Master of Project Management course from 2018 and introduces students to how to deliver projects.

Reasons for Change (12 Jul 2018, 08:56am)

20/06/2017: Admin - updating justification of 100% in-semester assessment at the request of the Director of Education Quality.

28/06/2017: Admin - following comments from GPC 3/17, in consultation with the Course Director, updates were made to clarify the Reasons for Introduction, Roles and Relationship and Workload. For more specific information on Workload see documents in GPC 3/17 (Item 6.2) minutes.

Update to assessment to remove reference to how many days the unit will be taught over.

14/08/2017: Admin - on behalf of the CE, removing corequisites to allow students to enrol in the these units on a part-time basis.

10/10/2017: Admin - on behalf of the CE, defining block-mode in workload, adding prohibitions.

24/10/2017: Admin - adding FIT5194 to prohibitions.

19/06/2018: Admin - updating teaching responsibilities to include MBS and Engineering.

12/07/2018: Admin - updating assessment to include hurdle requirements on behalf of the CE. Effective immediately.

Role, Relationship and Relevance of Unit (28 Jun 2017, 10:40am)

This unit is one of four foundational units in Part A of the new Master of Project Management course. This Unit has three co-requisites of the other Foundation Units (OPM4000, OPM4001, OPM4002), and develops knowledge at the AQF level 8 for students to then progress to study AQF level 9 Units in Part B. This Unit forms an integral component of the required knowledge to complete the Master of Project Management.

Objectives

Objectives (30 May 2017, 3:43pm)

On completion of this unit, students should be able to:

  1. Critique project procurement management and project risk management.
  2. Examine and integrate the principles of procurement evaluation, selection and planning.
  3. Investigate, interpret meaningfully the legal background including dispute resolution to procure goods and services.
  4. Evaluate and manage the relationship between risk, procurement and contracts and their impact on project design and delivery.

Unit Content

ASCED Discipline Group Classification (29 May 2017, 1:26pm)

080315

Synopsis (30 May 2017, 3:43pm)

This unit explores and develops the key concepts and techniques necessary to understand the core project management competencies of project integration, risk and procurement management. Project integration will include the project front-end, detailed planning, execution, and review. Risk management includes planning for and identifying risks, performing risk analysis, and responding to and controlling risks. Procurement management includes the areas of contract law, statutory regulations, legal relationships, negligence, and negotiation.

Prescribed Reading (for new units) (29 May 2017, 1:28pm)

Larson, E.W., Honig, B., Gray, C.F., Dantin, U. & Baccarini, D. 2014, Project Management: The Managerial Process, McGraw Hill Education (Australia) Pty limited, Sydney, Australia.

PMI (Sponsor) 2013, A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK? Guide), Newtown Square, PA, Project Management Institute, 5th ed.

Teaching Methods

Mode (29 May 2017, 1:28pm)

On-campus

Assessment

Assessment Summary (12 Jul 2018, 08:58am)

In-semester assessment: 100%

Justification of 100% In-semester assessment - As this unit is taught in block mode it does not fit with the university's official examination period and the nature of the material covered is best assessed by assignments.

Additional pass requirement - students must meet the workshop participation hurdle to pass the unit

To ensure that the students work is authentic all assignment submissions will pass through the Turnitin checker system to validate the work. Also, academic staff will closely supervise and monitor the students? engagement throughout the semester using electronic portfolios, online forums, and attendance at scheduled online sessions.

Workloads

Workload Requirements (10 Oct 2017, 12:12pm)

Workshop: which comprise lectures and tutorials in block-mode (taught over two sets of 2.5 consecutive days), with up to 140 hours of combined face-to-face time attending workshops and off-campus preparation and assessment work.

Additional/Special Timetabling Requirements (29 May 2017, 1:29pm)

Flat room, moveable chairs, and desks with discrete power supply.

Resource Requirements

Teaching Responsibility (Callista Entry) (19 Jun 2018, 12:44pm)

FIT - 40% MBS - 30% Eng - 30%

Prerequisites

Corequisites (14 Aug 2017, 1:17pm)

Prohibitions (24 Oct 2017, 1:47pm)

FIT5057, FIT5178, FIT5194

Proposed year of Introduction (for new units) (29 May 2017, 1:29pm)

Semester 1, 2018

Location of Offering (29 May 2017, 1:30pm)

Caulfield

Faculty Information

Proposer

Jeanette Niehus

Approvals

School: 16 Jul 2018 (Jeanette Niehus)
Faculty Education Committee: 16 Jul 2018 (Jeanette Niehus)
Faculty Board: 16 Jul 2018 (Jeanette Niehus)
ADT:
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Version History

29 May 2017 Jeanette Niehus modified UnitName; modified Abbreviation; modified ReasonsForIntroduction/RIntro; modified UnitObjectives/Objectives; modified UnitContent/ASCED; modified UnitContent/Synopsis; modified UnitContent/PrescribedReading; modified Teaching/Mode; modified Assessment/Summary; modified Workload/SpecialRequirements; modified DateOfIntroduction; modified LocationOfOffering; modified FacultyInformation/FIContact
30 May 2017 Jeanette Niehus ; modified Chief Examiner; modified UnitObjectives/Objectives; modified UnitContent/Synopsis; modified Assessment/Summary; modified Workload/ContactHours; modified ResourceReqs/SchoolReqs; modified Corequisites
20 Jun 2017 Jeanette Niehus
20 Jun 2017 Jeanette Niehus Admin: modified ReasonsForIntroduction/RChange; modified Assessment/Summary
28 Jun 2017 Jeanette Niehus Admin: modified ReasonsForIntroduction/RIntro; modified ReasonsForIntroduction/RoleRelationshipRelevance; modified ReasonsForIntroduction/RChange; modified Workload/ContactHours
28 Jun 2017 Jeanette Niehus Admin: modified ReasonsForIntroduction/RChange; modified Assessment/Summary
14 Aug 2017 Jeanette Niehus OPM4003 Chief Examiner Approval, ( proxy school approval )
14 Aug 2017 Jeanette Niehus FEC Approval
14 Aug 2017 Jeanette Niehus FacultyBoard Approval - Approved at FEC 3/17 (Item 8.1) 13 July 2017
14 Aug 2017 Jeanette Niehus Admin: modified ReasonsForIntroduction/RChange; modified Corequisites
21 Aug 2017 Jeanette Niehus OPM4003 Chief Examiner Approval, ( proxy school approval )
21 Aug 2017 Jeanette Niehus FEC Approval
21 Aug 2017 Jeanette Niehus FacultyBoard Approval - Approved at GPC 4/17 (Item 7.1), 17/08/2017
10 Oct 2017 Jeanette Niehus Admin: modified ReasonsForIntroduction/RChange; modified Prohibitions; modified Workload/ContactHours
23 Oct 2017 Jeanette Niehus OPM4003 Chief Examiner Approval, ( proxy school approval )
23 Oct 2017 Jeanette Niehus FEC Approval
23 Oct 2017 Jeanette Niehus FacultyBoard Approval - Approved at GPC 5/17 (Item 7.1), 19/10/2017
24 Oct 2017 Jeanette Niehus Admin: modified ReasonsForIntroduction/RChange; modified Prohibitions
25 Oct 2017 Jeanette Niehus OPM4003 Chief Examiner Approval, ( proxy school approval )
25 Oct 2017 Jeanette Niehus FEC Approval
25 Oct 2017 Jeanette Niehus FacultyBoard Approval - Executively approved by ADLT 25/10/2017.
19 Jun 2018 Jeanette Niehus Admin: modified ReasonsForIntroduction/RChange; modified ResourceReqs/SchoolReqs
12 Jul 2018 Jeanette Niehus Admin: modified Chief Examiner; modified ReasonsForIntroduction/RChange; modified Assessment/Summary
16 Jul 2018 Jeanette Niehus OPM4003 Chief Examiner Approval, ( proxy school approval )
16 Jul 2018 Jeanette Niehus FEC Approval
16 Jul 2018 Jeanette Niehus FacultyBoard Approval - Executively approved by the ADLT 13/07/2018

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