This unit together with FIT5057 provides a holistic approach to project management. The emphasis of this unit is on theoretical foundation of project management in global environment, and adequate level of understanding of skills necessary for people to be involved in and managing projects globally. The practical exercises and relevant case studies will familiarize students with as many of current issues/problems/solutions as possible, and thus increase their ability to recognize the potential pitfalls in managing projects globally and provide appropriate solutions for them.
Minimum total expected workload equals 12 hours per week comprising:
(a.) Contact hours for on-campus students:
(b.) Study schedule for off-campus students:
Off-campus students generally do not attend lecture and tutorial sessions, however should plan to spend equivalent time working through the relevant resources and participating in discussion groups each week.
(c.) Additional requirements (all students):
See also Unit timetable information
FIT5057 or MBA9052
Sue Foster
Dr Chan Cheah
Consultation hours: Mutually agreed time by email appointment
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| Week | Activities | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | No formal assessment or activities are undertaken in week 0 | |
| 1 | Overview, key concepts and principles of Global Project Management (GPM) - including collaborative ICT development methodology design and organisational project management | First tutorial starts |
| 2 | Alignment of International Business Strategy, Enterprise Architecture & Global Project Management - Part 1 | |
| 3 | Alignment of International Business Strategy, Enterprise Architecture & Global Project Management - Part 2 | |
| 4 | Overview of ICT oriented GPM Processes, Standards & Governance Frameworks | |
| 5 | GPM of ICT projects - Part 1: Project Initiation, Office Setup and Operations (including collaborative GPM Knowledge Management & software Systems) | Assignment 1 Due (online submssion) |
| 6 | GPM of ICT projects - Part 2: Cross border Integration, Scope & Change Management, Time & Cost Management (including managing multi-site work collaboratively, different time zones and multi-currency budget finances) | |
| 7 | GPM of ICT projects - Part 3: Cross border Quality, Procurement, Legal & Risk Management | Group Assignment 2's workplan due in tutorial class. |
| 8 | GPM of ICT projects - Part 4: International Human Resource Management; Cross Culture Communications & Stakeholder Management | |
| 9 | GPM Virtual Team Management, Performance Monitoring & Controlling, Implementation Management and Closure | |
| 10 | GPM Case Studies - Australia, Asia, Europe & North America - Part 1 | Group Assignment 2 Due (online submission) |
| 11 | GPM Case Studies - Australia, Asia, Europe & North America - Part 2 | |
| 12 | GPM Trends & Challenges, and revision | Last tutorial week |
| SWOT VAC | No formal assessment is undertaken in SWOT VAC | |
| Examination period | LINK to Assessment Policy: http://policy.monash.edu.au/policy-bank/ academic/education/assessment/ assessment-in-coursework-policy.html |
*Unit Schedule details will be maintained and communicated to you via your learning system.
Examination (3 hours): 40%; In-semester assessment: 60%
| Assessment Task | Value | Due Date |
|---|---|---|
| Investigating the foundation concepts of Global Project Management & Practice Models in Enterprises | 25% | First Tuesday in teaching week 5, by 4 pm |
| Investigating the implementation and future trend of Global Project Management & practice developments in enterprises | 35% | First Tuesday in teaching week 10, by 4 pm |
| Examination 1 | 40% | To be advised |
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Criteria to be used include:
A detailed marking rubric will be published in Moodle.
Criteria to be used include:
A detailed marking rubric will be published in Moodle.
This unit does not have a text book, therefore a reference list will be given in each lecture where applicable.
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