| Semester 1, 2020 Online | |
| Short Description: | ICT Project Management |
| Units : | 1 |
| Faculty or Section : | Faculty of Business, Education, Law and Arts |
| School or Department : | School of Management and Enterprise |
| Student contribution band : | Band 2 |
| ASCED code : | 020399 - Information Systems not elsewh |
| Grading basis : | Graded |
Staffing
Examiner:
Requisites
Enrolment is not permitted in CIS5310 if CIS8010 has been previously completed.
Rationale
Students entering the ICT (Information Communication Technologies) project management domain should be able to apply and review evolving management frameworks, taking into consideration new technologies, tools, techniques, personnel and the implications associated with new projects. This course enables students to successfully manage ICT projects. It is the only course with a focus on ICT project management issues, consequently it is essential if students wish to engage in ICT project management.
Synopsis
The course introduces and reviews IS project management frameworks. Participants will learn about the IS management frameworks and the ten project management knowledge areas across the project management lifecycle of initiation, planning, executing, controlling and closing. The course will also examine critical aspects of IS/ICT management, security management, change management and ethical considerations.
Objectives
On successful completion of this course students should be able to:
- Explain and apply core concepts associated with ICT project management and project management framework;
- Create and develop a project plan based on industry needs;
- Critically select and apply appropriate project management software;
- Explain the ethical implications associated with ICT project management;
- Collaborate and effectively communicate with peers/team members to share ideas;
- Utilise skills and knowledge to successfully manage an ICT project.
Topics
| Description | Weighting(%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Project management in the ICT context | 10.00 |
| 2. | ICT project management processes and process groups | 20.00 |
| 3. | Project management knowledge areas | 25.00 |
| 4. | Use of project management application | 10.00 |
| 5. | ICT Project management in the context of ethical issues and project team work environment | 10.00 |
| 6. | Implication of time, scope, cost, quality, and risk for ICT projects. | 25.00 |
Text and materials required to be purchased or accessed
ALL textbooks and materials available to be purchased can be sourced from (unless otherwise stated). (https://omnia.usq.edu.au/textbooks/?year=2020&sem=01&subject1=CIS5310)
Please for alternative purchase options from USQ Bookshop. (https://omnia.usq.edu.au/info/contact/)
Reference materials
Student workload expectations
| Activity | Hours |
|---|---|
| Directed Study | 100.00 |
| Independent Study | 65.00 |
Assessment details
| Description | Marks out of | Wtg (%) | Due Date | Objectives Assessed | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Online Quiz 1 | 10 | 5 | 17 Mar 2020 | 1,2 | |
| Online Quiz 2 | 10 | 5 | 27 Apr 2020 | 1,2 | |
| Written Report | 100 | 45 | 18 May 2020 | 1,2,3,4,5,6 | |
| ASSIGNMENT | 100 | 45 | 10 Jun 2020 | 1,2,3,4,5,6 | (see note 1) |
Notes
- Students will be provided further instruction regarding the assignment by their examiner via StudyDesk.
Important assessment information
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Attendance requirements:
While there is no strict attendance requirements, it is the students' responsibility to study all material provided to them or required to be accessed by them to maximise their chance of meeting the objectives of the course and to be informed of course-related activities and administration. -
Requirements for students to complete each assessment item satisfactorily:
Due to COVID-19 the requirements for S1 2020 are: To satisfactorily complete an individual assessment item a student must achieve at least 50% of the marks for that item.
Requirements after S1 2020;
To satisfactorily complete an individual assessment item a student must achieve at least 50% of the marks. (Depending upon the requirements in Statement 4 below, students may not have to satisfactorily complete each assessment item to receive a passing grade in this course.) -
Penalties for late submission of required work:
Students should refer to the Assessment Procedure (point 4.2.4) -
Requirements for student to be awarded a passing grade in the course:
Due to COVID-19 the requirements for S1 2020 are: To be assured of receiving a passing grade a student must achieve at least 50% of the total weighted marks available for the course.
Requirements after S1 2020;
To be assured of receiving a passing grade a student must achieve at least 50% of the total weighted marks available for the course. -
Method used to combine assessment results to attain final grade:
The final grades for students will be assigned on the basis of the aggregate of the weighted marks obtained for each of the summative assessment items in the course. -
Examination information:
Due to COVID-19 the requirements for S1 2020 are: There is no examination in this course.
Requirements after S1 2020;
This is a closed examination. Candidates are allowed to bring only writing and drawing instruments into a closed examination. -
Examination period when Deferred/Supplementary examinations will be held:
Due to COVID-19 the requirements for S1 2020 are: There is no examination in this course, there will be no deferred or supplementary examinations.
Requirements after S1 2020;
Any Deferred or Supplementary examinations for this course will be held during the next examination period. -
University Student Policies:
Students should read the USQ policies: Definitions, Assessment and Student Academic Misconduct to avoid actions which might contravene University policies and practices. These policies can be found at .
Assessment notes
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Referencing in assignments: Harvard (AGPS) is the referencing system required in this course. Students should use Harvard (AGPS) style in their assignments to format details of the information sources they have cited in their work. The Harvard (AGPS) style to be used is defined by the USQ Library's referencing guide at .