CIVIL 703 Project Management - Course Outlines

Course Prescription

Planning, organisation and control of engineering projects. Application and integration of project management processes to the typical project lifecycle (initiating, planning, executing, monitoring, and closing). Studies in the nine knowledge areas defined by the Project Management Institute (PMI): Project Integration, Scope, Time, Cost, Quality, Human Resources, Communications, Risk and Procurement Management. Development of a range of skills, tools and techniques to become an effective project manager.

Course Overview

Project Management is a critical element of the delivery of the majority of engineering works, and organisations outside the engineering arena are increasingly adopting a “project” approach in many of their activities. This course is designed to provide an introduction to the management of projects in a variety of settings. It aims to give an understanding of all key components of the project life cycle and of the skills required to successfully deliver projects.

The philosophy adopted assumes that project outcomes can be achieved by active management and planning, and provides a framework for pro-active management of projects in a variety of settings. A traditional philosophy of project management by planning is adopted (sometimes called Waterfall), although other philosophies in project management literature such as Agile and Lean are also acknowledged.

The course will have a total of 12 lectures, delivered weekly. The weekly topics covered in the lectures are as follows (note that the order in which topics are delivered may change):

Introduction to Project Management
Project Lifecycle and Organisation
Project Scope Management
Project Time Management
Project Cost Management
Project Quality Management
Project Resource Management
Project Communication Management
Project Risk Management
Project Procurement Management
Project Stakeholder Management
Project Integration Management

In addition, there is a weekly tutorial, which is participatory workshop in which students are expected to contribute to case studies and actively participate in the application of theories to problems and workshop scenarios.

The course delivery adopts a flexible learning approach in which materials are delivered via a mix of face-to-face and online methods. Students are expected to undertake considerable additional work per week reading and completing assignments. Note that one of the major assignments is team-based and as such students are expected to make time to meet with their team members.

Course Requirements

Restriction: ENGGEN 740

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, students will be able to:

Understand and critically evaluate the fundamentals of project management in order to deliver project objectives (Capability 1, 2, 3 and 5)
Identify and apply factors that influence the successful outcome of projects (Capability 1, 2, 3 and 5)
Analyse and assess the management needs of a range of different types of projects, and synthesise into project implementation plans (Capability 1, 2, 3 and 5)
Critically evaluate and apply a range of project management theories, approaches, tools and techniques (Capability 2)
Undertake the role of a Project Manager and/or a key project role (Capability 3, 4, 5 and 6)
Apply and develop interpersonal/influencing skills in the execution of a project involving students from a range of backgrounds, cultures and ethnicities (Capability 3, 4, 5 and 6)
Communicate and present project information, deliverables and reports to stakeholders (Capability 1, 4 and 6)
Critically reflect on own performance and develop / execute personal improvement plans (Capability 2 and 5)

Assessments

Assessment Type	Percentage	Classification
Reflections	10%	Individual Coursework
Essay	10%	Individual Coursework
Reports	40%	Individual Coursework
Project	40%	Group Coursework
4 types	100%

Assessment Type	Learning Outcome Addressed
	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
Reflections
Essay
Reports
Project

The team assignment requires that students work in small-medium sized teams on a major assignment. Participation in the team assignment is required (there is no alternative assignment option for students who prefer not to work in teams). The expectation is that the team a self-managing autonomous unit, and is used as a learning environment on the basis that projects are typically delivered in teams in the workplace.

A group mark will be given for the team assignment deliverables. Each team member will also be required to complete a peer assessment of the work attitudes and contributions of all other members of their team. The individual student’s mark will then be determined based on the group mark, adjusted up or down within a range of about about + or - 15 %, in accordance with the results of the peer assessment by all other members of the team. Note also that your team assignment mark may be reduced substantially more if there is evidence that you have not contributed to the team assignment, and zero participation in the team assignment will result in a zero mark of the project.

Penalties will apply to late submissions as follows:

Time After the Due Date / - Penalty

<=24 hours (1 day) -10%

>24 hours but <=48 hours (2 days) -20%

>48 hours but <=72 hours (3 days) -30%

>72 hours but <=96 hours (4 days) -40%

>96 hours but <=168 hours (7 days) -50%

>168 hours (7 days) -100%

Extensions will only be granted in exceptional circumstances. If you want to apply for an extension you should discuss your circumstances with the Course Coordinator before the assignment due date.

Workload Expectations

This course is a standard 15 point course and students are expected to spend 10 hours per week involved in each 15 point course that they are enrolled in.

For this course, you can expect 1 hour of face-to-face lectures, a 1 hour workshop (tutorial), 1 hour of engagement with online materials, 2 hours of reading and thinking about the content and approximately 5 hours of work on assignments. The team assignment will require that you engage in at least 1 hour of face-to-face meetings per week with your team members (self organised) as part of the assignment workload.

Delivery Mode

Campus Experience or Online

This course is offered in two delivery modes:

Campus Experience

Attendance is expected at scheduled activities including tutorials to complete components of the course.
Lectures will be available as recordings. Other learning activities including tutorials will not be available as recordings.
The course will not include live online events including group discussions/tutorials.
The activities for the course are scheduled as a standard weekly timetable.

Online

Attendance is expected at scheduled online activities including tutorials to complete components of the course.
The course will include live online events including group discussions/tutorials/lectures and these will be recorded.
Where possible, study material will be available at course commencement of the course.
This course runs to the University semester timetable and all the associated completion dates and deadlines will apply.

Learning Resources

There are no prescribed texts. Students may find a number of texts that cover the course material well, and should refer to several where possible. The following texts are suggested:

PMI, A guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (BMBoK Guide), 6th Edition (2017)

Pinto, J.K. (2020) Project Management: achieving competitive advantage (International Edition), 5th Edition, Pearson Prentice Hall

Meredith, J.R. and Mantel, S. J., Jr. (2011) Project Management: A Managerial Approach, 10th Edition, John Wiley & Sons.

Kerzner H. (2017) Project Management: A systems Approach to Planning, Scheduling, and Controlling, 12th Edition, Van Nostrand Reinhold.

Kerzner, (2018), Project Management best practices: achieving global excellence, 4th Edition, John Wiley & Sons.

Health & Safety

The health and safety risks associated with this course are in accordance with standard risks for lecture and tutorial based course. On campus tutorials will be in collaborative learning spaces and computer labs.

Student Feedback

At the end of every semester students will be invited to give feedback on the course and teaching through a tool called SET or Qualtrics. The lecturers and course co-ordinators will consider all feedback and respond with summaries and actions.

Your feedback helps teachers to improve the course and its delivery for future students.

Class Representatives in each class can take feedback to the department and faculty staff-student consultative committees.

Other Information

Restricted to postgraduate students only

Digital Resources

Course materials are made available in a learning and collaboration tool called Canvas which also includes reading lists and lecture recordings (where available).

Please remember that the recording of any class on a personal device requires the permission of the instructor.

Lecture notes and lecture voice recordings are available on Canvas and a course related website. Some other additional materials such as templates are also available on the course website.

Academic Integrity

The University of Auckland will not tolerate cheating, or assisting others to cheat, and views cheating in coursework as a serious academic offence. The work that a student submits for grading must be the student's own work, reflecting their learning. Where work from other sources is used, it must be properly acknowledged and referenced. This requirement also applies to sources on the internet. A student's assessed work may be reviewed against online source material using computerised detection mechanisms.

Class Representatives

Class representatives are students tasked with representing student issues to departments, faculties, and the wider university. If you have a complaint about this course, please contact your class rep who will know how to raise it in the right channels. See your departmental noticeboard for contact details for your class reps.

Inclusive Learning

All students are asked to discuss any impairment related requirements privately, face to face and/or in written form with the course coordinator, lecturer or tutor.

Student Disability Services also provides support for students with a wide range of impairments, both visible and invisible, to succeed and excel at the University. For more information and contact details, please visit the Student Disability Services’ website http://disability.auckland.ac.nz

Special Circumstances

If your ability to complete assessed coursework is affected by illness or other personal circumstances outside of your control, contact a member of teaching staff as soon as possible before the assessment is due.

If your personal circumstances significantly affect your performance, or preparation, for an exam or eligible written test, refer to the University’s aegrotat or compassionate consideration page https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/students/academic-information/exams-and-final-results/during-exams/aegrotat-and-compassionate-consideration.html.

This should be done as soon as possible and no later than seven days after the affected test or exam date.

Learning Continuity

In the event of an unexpected disruption we undertake to maintain the continuity and standard of teaching and learning in all your courses throughout the year. If there are unexpected disruptions the University has contingency plans to ensure that access to your course continues and your assessment is fair, and not compromised. Some adjustments may need to be made in emergencies. You will be kept fully informed by your course co-ordinator, and if disruption occurs you should refer to the University Website for information about how to proceed.

Student Charter and Responsibilities

The Student Charter assumes and acknowledges that students are active participants in the learning process and that they have responsibilities to the institution and the international community of scholars. The University expects that students will act at all times in a way that demonstrates respect for the rights of other students and staff so that the learning environment is both safe and productive. For further information visit Student Charter https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/students/forms-policies-and-guidelines/student-policies-and-guidelines/student-charter.html.

Disclaimer

Elements of this outline may be subject to change. The latest information about the course will be available for enrolled students in Canvas.

In this course you may be asked to submit your coursework assessments digitally. The University reserves the right to conduct scheduled tests and examinations for this course online or through the use of computers or other electronic devices. Where tests or examinations are conducted online remote invigilation arrangements may be used. The final decision on the completion mode for a test or examination, and remote invigilation arrangements where applicable, will be advised to students at least 10 days prior to the scheduled date of the assessment, or in the case of an examination when the examination timetable is published.

Capability 1:	Disciplinary Knowledge and Practice
Capability 2:	Critical Thinking
Capability 3:	Solution Seeking
Capability 4:	Communication and Engagement
Capability 5:	Independence and Integrity
Capability 6:	Social and Environmental Responsibilities

CIVIL 703 : Project Management

Engineering

2021 Semester One (1213) (15 POINTS)