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MBA9052
Project management
Unit Guide
Semester 1, 2011
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Last updated: 07 Mar 2011
Table of Contents
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Chief Examiner:...............................................................................................................................1
Lecturer(s) / Leader(s):....................................................................................................................1
Caulfield...............................................................................................................................1
Tutor(s):.......................................................................................................................................................1
Additional information:.................................................................................................................................1
Introduction..................................................................................................................................................2
Unit synopsis...............................................................................................................................................2
Learning outcomes......................................................................................................................................2
Contact hours..............................................................................................................................................2
Workload.....................................................................................................................................................2
Unit relationships.........................................................................................................................................2
Prerequisites....................................................................................................................................2
Co-requisites....................................................................................................................................3
Teaching and learning method....................................................................................................................4
Timetable information......................................................................................................................4
Unit Schedule..................................................................................................................................4
Unit Resources............................................................................................................................................6
Prescribed text(s) and readings.......................................................................................................6
Recommended text(s) and readings................................................................................................6
Library resources.............................................................................................................................6
Blackboard (MUSO).........................................................................................................................6
Q Manual.........................................................................................................................................7
Equipment and consumables required or provided.........................................................................7
Study resources...............................................................................................................................7
Assessment.................................................................................................................................................9
Assessment Summary.....................................................................................................................9
Faculty assessment policy...............................................................................................................9
Hurdle requirements........................................................................................................................9
Second marking...............................................................................................................................9
Return of final marks........................................................................................................................9
Applications for extension of time....................................................................................................9
Additional assessment information..................................................................................................9
Assessment tasks..........................................................................................................................10
Assessment task 1.........................................................................................................................10
Assessment task 2.........................................................................................................................10
Examinations.................................................................................................................................11
Examination 1................................................................................................................................11
Special consideration.....................................................................................................................11
Assessment criteria - grading descriptors table.............................................................................12
Appendix....................................................................................................................................................13
MBA9052 Project management - Semester 1, 2011
Chief Examiner:
Dr Joze Kuzic
Lecturer(s) / Leader(s):
Caulfield
Dr Joze Kuzic
Senior Lecturer
Phone: +61 3 990 32505
Email: Joze.Kuzic@monash.edu
Location: Room 64, Building N3, Caulfield
Tutor(s):
Additional information:
Dr Joze Kuzic
Managing Information Project Management
Dr. Joze Kuzic currently works at Faculty of Information Technology, Monash University, Australia, and
holds the position of the Director of Master of Business (Information Technology Management). He
teaches at Monash’s Faculty of IT and Faculty of Business and Economics (MBA students), and holds a
position of an Academic Advisor to MBA students. Joze is also the Chairman of the Advisory Board at
DQS Melbourne (German International Quality System Company).
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Introduction
Welcome to MBA9052 Project management for Semester 2, 2010.
Unit synopsis
This subject focuses on a holistic approach to project management. The aim of the subject is to provide
students with a high level of understanding of the processes of project management. The subject
includes major topics in core and facilitating areas of project management, such as: project integration
management, project scope management, project time management, project cost management, project
quality management, project human resources management, project communication management,
project risk management, and project procurement management.
Learning outcomes
The learning goals associated with this unit are to:
examine and describe the concepts, techniques and decision tools available to project managers1. 
demonstrate the importance of strategy and prioritising for effective resource allocation and
balancing a portfolio of projects
2. 
assess and synthesise diverse information for an integrative project management3. 
create and critically evaluate innovative ideas and strategies within ambiguous and uncertain
business environment
4. 
further enhance communication, inter-personal, problem solving and critical thinking capabilities.5. 
Contact hours
3 hours per week
Workload
This is a six credit point unit. The subject will comprise 5 x 8-hour classes held every second week in the
semester. The total time commitment expected for this unit is 144 hours.  In order to meet the faculty’s
expectation, students should plan to spend on average nine hours in self-directed study, in addition to
the three hours of class contact, each week.
Students enrolled in Coursework programs in the Faculty of Business and Economics are required to
attend a minimum of 80% of the scheduled class sessions for each unit. 
If you do not attend the required number of classes, your enrolment could be compromised, and you may
not be eligible to join a group for the group assessment requirements if you are not present at class
when the groups are assigned.
Unit relationships
Prerequisites
Students must be enrolled in the MBA program to undertake this unit
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Co-requisites
Students must be enrolled in one of the following courses to undertake this unit: 3183, 3184, 3185, 3189,
3190, 3191, 3195, 3196, 3197, 3198, 3837, 3839, 3849 or 0028.
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Teaching and learning method
The subject will comprise 5 x 8-hour classes held every second week in the semester. The structure of
the teaching arrangements during these classes will vary according to the topics being discussed.
Normally it will contain a blend of formal lectures, case learning, problem solving, computer lab
exercises, and general class discussions. On occasions, guest lecturers may be used. 
Student Feedback and Support Services
Student Feedback
Students will receive feedback on work, by being provided with
Opportunities to answer questions in lectures and tutorials – thus obtaining feedback on the
understanding of key points.
•   
Assignment feedback sheets that provide clear guidance as to their strengths and how any
weaknesses might be addressed.
•   
Model answers or feedback on their general performance on common tasks.•   
Frequent verbal feedback on important issues to be noted from teaching and learning materials.•   
An explanation of the schema used to mark their assignments.•   
 Feedback from Students
Student feedback is an important means for maintaining and improving the quality of teaching and units
and it is recommended that you outline specific improvements that have been made in the unit that have
arisen from student feedback. At Monash formal feedback from students is sought via a variety of
surveys, including end of semester unit evaluations, and lecturer-specific MONQUEST evaluation, etc.
For details see http://opq.monash.edu.au/cheq/
Timetable information
For information on your timetable, including tutorial allocation if required, please refer to:
http://allocate.its.monash.edu.au/
Unit Schedule
Mid Semester Break
Unit Schedule
Days Topics Activities
Week 1
5th of March
Overview of Project
Management
1. 
Project Management Growth:
Concepts and Definitions
2. 
Working with executives3. 
Forming syndicates•   
Assignment handed out and
explained
•   
Week 2
19th of March
Organizational Structures1. Problem solving exercises •   
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Time management Working with
Executives
2. 
Organizing and Staffing the
Project Office and Team
3. 
Week 3
16th of April
Planning1. 
Risk management2. 
Jones and Shepard Accountants
- case study discussions
•   
MS Project (Computer lab)•   
Week 4
7th of May
Pricing and estimating1. 
Cost control2. 
The Reluctant Workers - case
study discussions
•   
MS Project (Computer lab)•   
Assignments are due•   
Week 5
21st of May
Network scheduling techniques1. 
Contracts2. 
Problem solving exercises •   
Extra unit schedule information
Students should note that the lecture programs outlined above are a guide to the material to be covered
in this unit and not a definitive statement of when that material will be covered. 
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Unit Resources
Prescribed text(s) and readings
Kerzner, Harold. (2009). Project Management: A Systems Approach to Planning, Scheduling, and
Controlling, 10th edition, John Wiley & Sons, New York.
Recommended text(s) and readings
Information Technology Project Management, Kathy Schwalbe, 6th edition, 2010.
Project Management Workbook and PMP/CAPM Exam Study Guide, Harold Kerzner and Frank P.
Saladis, 9th edition 2006, John Wiley.
A Guide to the Project management Body of Knowledge, PMI third edition.
Library resources
The Monash University Library provides a range of services and resources that enable you to save time
and be more efficient in your learning and research at URL: http://www.lib.monash.edu.au or via the
Library tab in the my.monash portal.
Blackboard (MUSO)
All unit and lecture materials, plus other information of importance to students, are available
through the MUSO (Monash University Studies Online) site. You can access MUSO via the
My.Monash Portal:  http://my.monash.edu.au
•   
Under “Online Systems” click the MUSO hyperlink
In order for your MUSO unit(s) to function correctly, your computer needs to be set up and certain
programs may need to be installed such as a compatible Java version (eg version 1.5.0). This can easily
be done by going to http://www.monash.edu.au/muso/support/students/browserset.html to update the
relevant software.
You can contact MUSO Support by:
Jobdesk: http://jobdesk.monash.edu.au/login/index.cfm?jobdesk_id=14
Email: muso.support@calt.monash.edu.au
Phone: (+61 3) 9903-1268
Operational hours (Monday – Thursday) – local time
Australia: 8 am to 10 pm (8pm Non Teaching period)
Malaysia: 6 am to 8 pm (6 pm Non Teaching period)
South Africa: 11pm to 1pm (11 am Non Teaching period)
Operational hours (Friday) – local time
Australia: Australia: 8 am to 8 pm
Malaysia: 6 am to 6 pm
South Africa: 11pm to 11 am
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Operational hours (Saturday-Sunday) – local time (Teaching and Exam Period Only)
Australia: 1 pm to 5 pm
Malaysia: 11 am to 3 pm
South Africa: 4 am to 8 am
Further information can be obtained from the following site
http://www.monash.edu.au/muso/support/index.html
Q Manual
The Q Manual is a student guide for producing quality written work on time. Printed copies are available
at the bookshop or online at URL: http://www.buseco.monash.edu.au/publications/qmanual/qmanual.pdf.
Equipment and consumables required or provided
Students will need:
Access to a personal computer•   
Access to the Internet  •   
Have a current e-mail account•   
Study resources
Student Resource Requirements
Access to a personal computer•   
Access to the Internet  •   
Have a current e-mail account•   
Feedback to Students
Students will receive feedback on work in the following ways:
Feedback on assignment•   
Students will be provided with opportunities to answer questions in lectures and tutorials –
obtaining feedback on the understanding of key points.
•   
Feedback from Students
Students will be expected to provide feedback on the unit, in order to maintain and improve the unit
quality. Improvements in the unit that have arisen from student feedback are:
Clearer statement of learning objectives,•   
Assessment criteria in the unit guide, etc.•   
Feedback from students will be requested as follows:
 Paper Unit Evaluations (administered in week 6).
http://www.adm.monash.edu.au/cheq/evaluations/unit-evaluations/distribution-administration.html
•  
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Student Support
Students are able to access academic support provided by the University at the following links: 
http://www.calt.monash.edu.au/SLLS/index.html
http://www.monash.edu.au/lls/llonline/
Further information about student support services, including advice on Student Rights Assistance, is
available at: http://www.adm.monash.edu.au/community-services/
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Assessment
Assessment Summary
Within semester assessment: 50%
Examination (2 hours): 50%
Faculty assessment policy
For information regarding assessment policy, please refer to the appendix at the end of this Unit Guide.
Hurdle requirements
There is a hurdle requirement in this unit. The learning outcomes in this unit require students to
demonstrate in the individual summative assessment task a comprehensive understanding of the topics
covered in the unit. This is demonstrated by the requirement that the student must attain a mark of at
least 50% in the final summative assessment task.
A student’s final mark is normally the sum of the marks obtained in all of the individual assessment items
in the unit. Where a student fails the unit solely because of failure to satisfy the hurdle requirement a
mark of 48 will be returned for the unit.
Second marking
For information regarding second marking practice, please refer to
http://www.buseco.monash.edu.au/asg/agu/policies/written-assign.html#secmark
Return of final marks
The final mark that a student receives for a unit will be determined by the Board of Examiners on the
recommendation of the Chief Examiner taking into account all aspects of assessment. The final mark for
this unit will be released by the Board of Examiners on the date nominated in the Faculty Calendar.  
Applications for extension of time
For information regarding extensions of time, please refer to
http://www.buseco.monash.edu.au/asg/agu/policies/written-assign.html#extoftime
Additional assessment information
Within semester assessment: 50%
Examination (2 hours): 50%
Assessment Task Due Date Value
Syndicate Assignment Week 4 40%
Participation (in problem solving and case
studies)
Ongoing 10%
Final Exam 28th of May 2011 50%
Total 100%
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Assessment tasks
Assessment task 1
Title:
Syndicate Assignment
Learning objectives assessed:
Examine and describe the concepts, techniques, and decision tools available to
project managers.
1. 
Demonstrate the importance of strategy and prioritizing for effective resource
allocation and balancing a portfolio of projects.
2. 
Assess and synthesise diverse information for an integrative project management.3. 
Weighting:
40%
Task details:
Working in syndicates, students will analyse the case study titled “Corwin Corporation”
(“Working with executives” chapter, in the text book), in a report of approximately 5000
words.
In the report students should answer all the questions handed out in the first week of the
semester. 
Due date:
Week 4
Submission details:
Work submitted for this assessment must follow the Faculty Style as outlined in the
Faculty Q Manual.  Copies of this Manual can be obtained at the bookshop or on line at:
http://www.buseco.monash.edu.au/publications/qmanual/
Return of marks:
Marked assignment will be returned to students in week 5.
Assessment coversheet:
Work submitted for assessment must be accompanied by a completed copy of the
Assignment cover sheet which has been signed by the student.  NO assignment will be
accepted or marked if it is not accompanied by a signed Assignment cover sheet.
In the case of a group assignment, each member of the group must complete, sign and
attach to the assignment a separate copy of the Assignment cover sheet.
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Assessment task 2
Title:
Participation
Learning objectives assessed:
Create and critically evaluate innovative ideas and strategies within ambiguous
and uncertain business environment.
1. 
Develop professional/personal skills – team work; leadership; ethical behaviour;
analytical skills, including problem solving and critical thinking; define and
schedule the project phases in the Microsoft Project software; etc.
2. 
Weighting:
10%
•   
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Task details:
Participation is not attendance. It consists of active and meaningful participation in
problem solving and case studies.
Due date:
Ongoing
Return of marks:
At the end of semester
Examinations
Examination 1
Weighting:
50%
Duration:
2 hours
Type (open/closed book):
Closed book
Materials examinable:
The prescribed text book.
Remarks:
Exact location to be advised during the semester. A part of the exam will be formatted in a
similar manner as the CAPM/PMP Exam.
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Special consideration
For information regarding special consideration, please refer to the appendix at the end of this Unit
Guide.
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Assessment criteria - grading descriptors table
High
Distinction
(80%+)
Distinction
(70 - 79%)
Credit
(60 - 69%)
Pass
(50 - 59%)
Fail
(Less than 50%)
General
description
Outstanding or
exceptional work
in terms of
understanding,
interpretation
and
presentation
A very high
standard of
work which
demonstrates
originality and
insight
Demonstrates a
high level of
understanding and
presentation and a
degree of
originality and
insight
Satisfies the
minimum
requirements
Fails to satisfy the
minimum
requirements
Reading Strong evidence
of independent
reading beyond
core texts and
materials
Evidence of
reading beyond
core texts and
materials
Thorough
understanding of
core texts and
materials
Evidence of
having read core
texts and
materials
Very little evidence
of having read any
of the core texts
and materials
Knowledge
of topic
Demonstrates
insight,
awareness and
understanding
of deeper and
more subtle
aspects of the
topic. Ability to
consider topic in
the broader
context of the
discipline
Evidence of an
awareness and
understanding
of deeper and
more subtle
aspects of the
topic
Sound knowledge
of principles and
concepts
Knowledge of
principles and
concepts at least
adequate to
communicate
intelligently in
the topic and to
serve as a basis
for further study
Scant knowledge
of principles and
concepts
Articulation
of argument
Demonstrates
imagination or
flair.
Demonstrates
originality and
independent
thought
Evidence of
imagination or
flair.
Evidence of
originality and
independent
thought
Well-reasoned
argument based
on broad evidence
Sound argument
based on
evidence
Very little evidence
of ability to
construct coherent
argument
Analytical
and
evaluative
skills
Highly
developed
analytical and
evaluative skills
Clear evidence
of analytical and
evaluative skills
Evidence of
analytical and
evaluative skills
Some evidence
of analytical and
evaluative skills
Very little evidence
of analytical and
evaluative skills
Problem
solving
Ability to solve
very challenging
problems
Ability to solve
non-routine
problems
Ability to use and
apply fundamental
concepts and skills
Adequate
problem-solving
skills
Very little evidence
of problem-solving
skills
Expression
and
presentation
appropriate
to the
discipline
Highly
developed skills
in expression
and
presentation.
Well developed
skills in
expression and
presentation.
Good skills in
expression and
presentation.
Accurate and
consistent
acknowledgement
of sources.
Adequate skills
in expression
and presentation
Inadequate skills
in expression and
presentation.
Inaccurate and
inconsistent
acknowledgement
of sources.
Source: University of Adelaide 2005
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Appendix
Please visit the following URL: http://www.buseco.monash.edu.au/unit-guide/appendix.html for further
information about:
Continuous improvement•   
Assessment policy•   
Grading Scale policy•   
Special consideration•   
Plagiarism, cheating and collusion•   
Plagiarism register•   
Non-discriminatory language•   
Students with disabilities•   
Using the University’s computer and IT facilities•   
Faculty policies•   
Related links•   
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