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SUBJECT OUTLINE 31272 Project Management and the Professional Attendance: 3hpw (1.5hrs classroom interaction, 1.5hrs tutorial workshops, case studies, discussion and exercises) Recommended studies: a general awareness of the systems management and development process, the nature of the IT industry and current social and political issues Subject coordinator Ms. Helen Aitken Email: helen.aitken@uts.edu.au Subject Coordinator may be contacted by email (preferred) if you have matters of a personal nature to discuss (e.g. illness, team problems, etc.). Emails must bear a meaningful description in the subject box at the top of the email, beginning with the Subject number: e.g. '31272: request for late submission due to illness'. Questions regarding content should be raised in class to ensure all students benefit from information given. Teaching staff Tutors: David Ty, Nick Stonefield, Mehrnaz Natoori, Tejbir Chopra, Ian Davies, Caroline Evans, Sana Lodhi and Samira Alvandi All have extensive commercial, education and project experience/knowledge. Subject description This subject covers managing development and implementation of project solutions with an emphasis on information systems project management and professionalism. It considers the roles of project managers, practitioners and stakeholders within a project team; ethics and codes of conduct; organisational context of projects; and different knowledge areas contributing to the successful delivery of a project life cycle. Subject learning objectives (SLOs) Course area UTS: Information Technology Delivery Spring 2023; City Credit points 6cp Requisite(s) ( 31269 Business Requirements Modelling AND 31266 Introduction to Information Systems AND ( 31265 Communication for IT Professionals OR 48230 Introduction to Engineering Projects OR 41078 Computing Science Studio 1) AND (72 Credit Points in spk(s): C10229 Bachelor of Games Development OR 31138 Review of IT Experience OR 72 Credit Points in spk(s): C10143 Bachelor of Information Technology (Co-op) OR 78 Credit Points in spk(s): C10148 Bachelor of Information Technology OR 78 Credit Points in spk(s): C10152 Bachelor of Science in Information Technology Diploma in Information Technology Professional Practice OR 78 Credit Points in spk(s): C10219 Bachelor of Information Technology Bachelor of Business OR 78 Credit Points in spk(s): C10239 Bachelor of Information Technology Bachelor of International Studies OR 78 Credit Points in spk(s): C10245 Bachelor of Information Technology Bachelor of Laws OR 78 Credit Points in spk(s): C10158 Bachelor of Mathematics and Computing OR 78 Credit Points in spk(s): C10224 Bachelor of Mathematics and Computing Bachelor of Arts in International Studies OR 78 Credit Points in spk(s): C10327 Bachelor of Information Technology Bachelor of Creative Intelligence and Innovation OR 78 Credit Points in spk(s): C10345 Bachelor of Information Technology Diploma in Information Technology Professional Practice OR 78 Credit Points in spk(s): C09119 Bachelor of Computing Science (Honours) OR 72 Credit Points in spk(s): C10395 Bachelor of Information Systems OR 72 Credit Points in spk(s): C10278 Bachelor of Information Systems Bachelor of Business)) Result type Grade and marks 29/07/2023 (Spring 2023) © University of Technology Sydney Page 1 of 8

Subject learning objectives (SLOs) Upon successful completion of this subject students should be able to: 1. Identify alternative models for the management of projects and how these can be applied in practice; 2. Explain the requirements and structure of information systems project management within business environments; 3. Explain the nature of project success and the need for assuring quality outcomes; 4. Explain the social impact of information technology, responsibility of IT professionals and importance of ethical codes of conduct; 5. Synthesize, evaluate and order team member contributions while working in groups to build deadline-driven project deliverables. Course intended learning outcomes (CILOs) This subject also contributes specifically to the development of the following Course Intended Learning Outcomes (CILOs): Socially Responsible: FEIT graduates identify, engage, interpret and analyse stakeholder needs and cultural perspectives, establish priorities and goals, and identify constraints, uncertainties and risks (social, ethical, cultural, legislative, environmental, economics etc.) to define the system requirements. (B.1) Technically Proficient: FEIT graduates apply abstraction, mathematics and discipline fundamentals, software, tools and techniques to evaluate, implement and operate systems. (D.1) Collaborative and Communicative: FEIT graduates work as an effective member or leader of diverse teams, communicating effectively and operating within cross-disciplinary and cross-cultural contexts in the workplace. (E.1) Teaching and learning strategies There will be 1.5 hours of class interaction and 1.5 hours of tutorial workshops, case studies, discussion and exercises. Pre-reading is provided via Canvas videos and access to the LinkedIn Learning online tutorial Project Management Fundamentals, providing a foundation for subject learning. Canvas will be actively moderated from the start of the teaching session to incorporate responses and provide specific feedback to student queries pertaining to workshops, subject content, assessments and week-by-week discussion topics. The intention is to build project collateral via the week-by-week student workshops. Working in collaborative teams, students prepare and facilitate the running of workshops to collect relevant information and compose reports which are then uploaded to Canvas for collective review. These reports are independently audited by an external assessor. Objective feedback is provided to students in the workshops, thereby supporting continuous improvement. Workshop outputs are designed to contribute to the major end-of-term group assessment item. Case studies, accessed via Canvas, provide opportunities for research-inspired learning where students are given a contemporary dilemma from the public domain. They then discuss the ethics of this real-life situation, assess the event in comparison to information industry codes of conduct from Australian and international bodies and justify their determinations as a report. An aim of this subject is to help students develop academic and professional language and communication skills to succeed at university and in the workplace. During the course of this subject, students will complete a milestone assessment task that will, in addition to assessing their subject-specific learning objectives, evaluate their levels of academic and professional communication Content (topics) The topic areas are as follows: The Project Management Process: Lifecycle; Key Approaches 1. Project Planning: Evaluation; Selection; Planning; Initiation; Execution; Closure 2. Organising: Resources; Teams and Human Resources; Procurement; Task Estimation; Time Scheduling 3. Controlling: Stakeholders; Risk; Monitoring/Control; Quality; Communication 4. Professionalism: Ethical Foundations, Codes of Conduct; Responsibility; Privacy, Legal Issues 5. 29/07/2023 (Spring 2023) © University of Technology Sydney Page 2 of 8

Program Week/Session Dates Description 1 7 Aug Module 1: Introduction Pre-work: Canvas review of subject outline, introduction video, 'Module 01'; Linkedin Learning Project Management Foundations; Reading: chapters 1-2 of Marchewka, J.T. (2015) Information Technology Project Management, 5th ed., John Wiley & Sons, NJ. 2 14 Aug Module 2: Ethical/Professional Foundations Pre-work: Read Assignment 1, Assignment 2 and workshop outlines. Review Canvas for 31272 so you are familiar with the structure and layout. Notes: No tutorials this week. 3 21 Aug Module 3: Project Stakeholders Communication Activity: Tutor/tutorial introductions, workshop setup. Notes: Tutorials start this week. All students are expected to attend and to participate in tutorials. 4 28 Aug Module 4: Project Initiation; Scope Management Activity: Tutorial workshops set-up plus exercise 5 4 Sept Module 5: Selecting a Project Methodology (Waterfall vs Agile) Activity: Evaluated student workshop - Stakeholders 6 11 Sept Module 6: Risk Management Activity: Evaluated student workshop - Scope Assignment 1 due this week 7 18 Sept Module 7: Time Management Activity: Evaluated student workshop - Task Decomposition - 25 Sept STUVAC WEEK - NO CLASS THIS WEEK (self-study and review) 8 2 Oct No lecture due to public holiday Activity: Evaluated student workshop - Risk Notes: Tutorials will run this week 29/07/2023 (Spring 2023) © University of Technology Sydney Page 3 of 8

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9 9 Oct Module 8: Cost Management Activity: Evaluated student workshop - Task Sequencing 10 16 Oct Module 9: Quality Management Activity: Evaluated student workshop - Task Estimating 11 23 Oct Module 10: Project Control and Managing Change Activity: Change management 12 30 Oct Module 11: HR/Procurement Management; Project Closure Activity: Presentations in class Assignment 2 due this week Additional information Project Management is unique for each project so students are encouraged to further their knowledge by talking to people in industry, read extensively and use the Internet to seek more resources. Information about Project Management is frequently transferred by way of stories and there are often no predetermined answers, just 'what is best' in a particular situation. The discipline requires problem solving and critical thinking skills not just textbook knowledge. N.B. Assessments require good English comprehension and ability to write well-reasoned answers. Students with poor language skills are advised to contact the Higher Education Language and Presentation Support (HELPS) or Student Centre for advice. Assessment Assessment task 1: Ethics Assignment Objective(s): This assessment task addresses the following subject learning objectives (SLOs): 4 This assessment task contributes to the development of the following Course Intended Learning Outcomes (CILOs): B.1 Type: Report Groupwork: Individual Weight: 30% Task: Using analysis skills and knowledge of ethical perspectives, students will research at least three professional codes of conduct and then analyse stakeholder positions within a supplied case study. This analysis will be in regards to both personal views of the scenario and comparing contents of the ethical codes investigated. The student will provide insight into the scenario from these multiple perspectives and prepare a professionally presented report discussing rationales for the various ethical positions involved. Due: Week 6 - 11:59pm Monday 11th September 2023 Further Assignments are required to be submitted in softcopy to the 'assignments' tab on Canvas. 29/07/2023 (Spring 2023) © University of Technology Sydney Page 4 of 8

Further information: Assignments are required to be submitted in softcopy to the 'assignments' tab on Canvas. This task includes a milestone assessment component that evaluates your academic and professional communication. You may be guided to further language support after the completion of this subject if your results in this milestone task indicate you need more help with your language skills. Assessment task 2: Project Proposal and Video Presentation Objective(s): This assessment task addresses the following subject learning objectives (SLOs): 1, 2, 3 and 5 This assessment task contributes to the development of the following Course Intended Learning Outcomes (CILOs): B.1, D.1 and E.1 Type: Report Groupwork: Individual Weight: 50% Task: Group work but individually assessed Using a provided scenario student groups will formulate a professional project briefing document suitable for senior management. This report will include business objectives, scoped requirements, project task breakdown and network sequence, project development methodology, budget analysis, charted timelines, quality concerns, risk management, etc. plus additional items noted on the assignment specification. The document should be regarded as if to be submitted to a Board of Directors so professional presentation, formatting and clear communication - as well as accuracy, consistency and relevance of content detail - are important. Students will nominate which sections of the report and presentation they are responsible for and they will be marked on these sections only. Video presentation is to be short ‘pitch’ to a senior audience covering the key messages from the report and positively presenting major findings, decisions and summations. A peer assessment is required for this assignment as indicated in the assignment 2 outline. Length: See assignment brief. Due: Report due Week 12 – 11:59pm Monday30th October Presentation due Week 12 - 11:59pm Friday 3rd November Further information: Assignments are required in softcopy to the 'assignments' tab on Canvas. Assessment for this assignment is individual A breakdown of the marks is indicated on the assignment sheet. Assessment task 3: Workshop Reports Objective(s): This assessment task addresses the following subject learning objectives (SLOs): 1, 3 and 5 This assessment task contributes to the development of the following Course Intended Learning Outcomes (CILOs): D.1 and E.1 29/07/2023 (Spring 2023) © University of Technology Sydney Page 5 of 8

Type: Exercises Groupwork: Group, group assessed Weight: 20% Task: Group assessed Tutorials are based on a series of student-led workshops allowing participants to learn about the practicalities of running a project. Student teams facilitate their designated workshop before producing a professional-quality report for posting and review on Canvas. See workshop brief for more details. Due: Weekly from week 5. See Canvas for more information. Further information: Attendance at all tutorials is required. Repeating students must attend tutorials. Moderation of marks Where assessment items are marked by more than one marker, moderation will occur in line with UTS policy. Assessment feedback Consistent with UTS policy, students will receive feedback in a timely manner that assists them to understand the learning objectives achieved and how they could improve the quality of their work. Feedback prior to census date will be provided via weekly in-tutorial commentary, homework results, independent workshop evaluation (weekly from week 4) and responses to Canvas moderated discussions. Marked assignments may be collected approximately two to three weeks after the submission date or as specified on the assignment outline. Minimum requirements In order to pass the subject, a student must achieve an overall mark of 50% or more. Should you receive an unsatisfactory language level in your milestone task, you may be required to complete further language support after the completion of this subject. Required texts Marchewka, J. (2015), Information Technology Project Management , 5th ed., John Wiley & Sons, Hoboken, NJ. Students are expected to source information for themselves from other project management references as needed. Recommended texts The following texts may be useful at times as additional references: Pearson, N., Larson E. W., & Gray C. F. 2022, Project Management in practice- 3rd ed., McGraw - Hill Education, Australia ISBN 9781760427085 PMI (2021) , Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge, 7 th ed., Project Management Institute, Pennsylvania. Schwalbe, K. (2015), Information Technology Project Management, 8th ed., Course Technology, Boston. Other resources Online materials and announcements will be available via Canvas. You are expected to use Canvas regularly so plan for this on a weekly basis: https://canvas.uts.edu.au/ . Graduate attribute development For a full list of the faculty's graduate attributes refer to the FEIT Graduate Attributes webpage. For the contribution of subjects taken in the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) or Master of Professional Engineering to the Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competencies, see the faculty's Graduate Attributes and the Engineers Australia 29/07/2023 (Spring 2023) © University of Technology Sydney Page 6 of 8

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Stage 1 Competencies webpage. Assessment: faculty procedures and advice Marking criteria Marking criteria for each assessment task will be available on the Learning Management System: Canvas . Extensions When, due to extenuating circumstances, you are unable to submit or present an assessment task on time, please contact your subject coordinator before the assessment task is due to discuss an extension. Extensions may be granted up to a maximum of 5 days (120 hours). In all cases you should have extensions confirmed in writing. Special consideration If you believe your performance in an assessment item or exam has been adversely affected by circumstances beyond your control, such as a serious illness, loss or bereavement, hardship, trauma, or exceptional employment demands, you may be eligible to apply for Special Consideration . Late penalty For Graded subjects: Work submitted late without an approved extension is subject to a late penalty of 10 per cent of the total available marks deducted per calendar day that the assessment is overdue (e.g. if an assignment is out of 40 marks, and is submitted (up to) 24 hours after the deadline without an extension, the student will have four marks deducted from their awarded mark). Work submitted after five calendar days is not accepted and a mark of zero is awarded. For some assessment tasks a late penalty may not be appropriate – these are clearly indicated in the subject outline. Such assessments receive a mark of zero if not completed by/on the specified date. Examples include: weekly online tests or laboratory work worth a small proportion of the subject mark, or a. online quizzes where answers are released to students on completion, or b. professional assessment tasks, where the intention is to create an authentic assessment that has an absolute submission date, or c. take-home papers that are assessed during a defined time period, or d. pass/fail assessment tasks. e. For Pass/Fail subjects: Work submitted late without an approved extension will only be assessed at the subject coordinator’s discretion. Students who do not submit assessment tasks by the due dates may be referred to the Responsible Academic Officer under Student Rule 3.8.2 , and a fail result may be recorded for the subject. Request a review of a result If you believe an error may have been made in the calculation of your result in an assessment task or the final result for the subject, it is possible to request a review of a result with the Subject Coordinator within five (5) working days of the date of release of the result. Academic liaison officer Academic liaison officers (ALOs) are academic staff in each faculty who assist students experiencing difficulties in their studies due to: disability and/or an ongoing health condition; carer responsibilities (e.g. being a primary carer for small children or a family member with a disability); and pregnancy. ALOs are responsible for approving adjustments to assessment arrangements for students in these categories. Students who require adjustments due to disability and/or an ongoing health condition are requested to discuss their situation with an accessibility consultant at the Accessibility Service before speaking to the relevant ALO. Statement about assessment procedures and advice This subject outline must be read in conjunction with the Coursework Assessments Policy and the Courswork Assessments Procedure . Statement on copyright Please remember that teaching materials and resources provided to you at UTS are protected by copyright . You are 29/07/2023 (Spring 2023) © University of Technology Sydney Page 7 of 8

Please remember that teaching materials and resources provided to you at UTS are protected by copyright . You are not permitted to re-use those for any purposes (including commercial purposes, in kind benefit or gain) without permission of the copyright owner. Breaching copyright in relation to teaching materials and resources could lead to a legal action being brought against you. Statement on plagiarism Plagiarism and academic integrity At UTS, plagiarism is defined in Rule 16.2.1(4) as: 'taking and using someone else's ideas or manner of expressing them and passing them off as ... [their] own by failing to give appropriate acknowledgement of the source to seek to gain an advantage by unfair means'. The definition infers that if a source is appropriately referenced, the student's work will meet the required academic standard. Plagiarism is a literary or an intellectual theft and is unacceptable both academically and professionally. It can take a number of forms including but not limited to: copying any section of text, no matter how brief, from a book, journal, article or other written source without duly acknowledging the source copying any map, diagram, table or figure without duly acknowledging the source paraphrasing or otherwise using the ideas of another author without duly acknowledging the source re-using sections of verbatim text without using quote marks to indicate the text was copied from the source (even if a reference is given). Other breaches of academic integrity that constitute cheating include but are not limited to: submitting work that is not a student's own, copying from another student, recycling another student's work, recycling previously submitted work, and working with another student in the same cohort in a manner that exceeds the boundaries of legitimate cooperation purchasing an assignment from a website and submitting it as original work requesting or paying someone else to write original work, such as an assignment, essay or computer program, and submitting it as original work. Students who condone plagiarism and other breaches of academic integrity by allowing their work to be copied are also subject to student misconduct Rules. Where proven, plagiarism and other breaches of misconduct are penalised in accordance with UTS Student Rules Section 16 – Student misconduct and appeals . Avoiding plagiarism is one of the main reasons why the Faculty of Engineering and IT is insistent on the thorough and appropriate referencing of all written work. Students may seek assistance regarding appropriate referencing through UTS: HELPS. Work submitted electronically may be subject to similarity detection software. Student work must be submitted in a format able to be assessed by the software (e.g. doc, pdf (text files), rtf, html). Further information about avoiding plagiarism at UTS is available. Retention of student work The University reserves the right to retain the original or one copy of any work executed and/or submitted by a student as part of the course including, but not limited to, drawings, models, designs, plans and specifications, essays, programs, reports and theses, for any of the purposes designated in Student Rule 3.9.2. Such retention is not to affect any copyright or other intellectual property right that may exist in the student's work. Copies of student work may be retained for a period of up to five years for course accreditation purposes. Students are advised to contact their subject coordinator if they do not consent to the University retaining a copy of their work. Statement on UTS email account Email from the University to a student will only be sent to the student's UTS email address. Email sent from a student to the University must be sent from the student's UTS email address. University staff will not respond to email from any other email accounts for currently enrolled students. 29/07/2023 (Spring 2023) © University of Technology Sydney Page 8 of 8