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PMGT5888: Global Project Management

Semester 2, 2020 [Online] - Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney

This course has been designed to suggest the development of best practices in communication, collaboration and management across international borders. The objectives are to: Understand the challenges faced by a global program and project teams; and, Improve the overall skills and practices of global project managers that will lead international companies to achieve maturity in global project management. Topics include: Introduction to traditional, distributed, and virtual project work; Global projects and requirements; Organisational change and organisational theory; Cross-cultural collaboration; Global project leadership; Trust building and conflict resolution; Coaching over distance; Global communication and channels; Leading a global organisation; Implementing collaborative tools; and, Implementing a Global Project Management Framework.

Unit details and rules

Academic unit Project Management
Credit points 6
Prerequisites
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None
Corequisites
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None
Prohibitions
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None
Assumed knowledge
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None

Available to study abroad and exchange students

No

Teaching staff

Coordinator Petr Matous, petr.matous@sydney.edu.au
Tutor(s) Petr Matous, petr.matous@sydney.edu.au
Type Description Weight Due Length
Small continuous assessment In-class quiz
Short quiz during each day of the six workshop days, each worth 5 points
30% Multiple weeks 20 minutes each
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO7 LO6 LO5 LO4 LO3 LO2
Assignment Participation in marked discussion boards
Students will respond to specific discussion tasks and provide feedback
10% Multiple weeks 3 discussion topics
Outcomes assessed: LO3 LO6 LO7
Presentation group assignment Mid-term research review presentation
Students will present their review of a selected recent research paper
18% Week 05 10 minutes
Outcomes assessed: LO2 LO7 LO4
Presentation group assignment Final case study presentation
Students will present outcomes of their case study of a global project
18% Week 09 10 minutes
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO5 LO2
Assignment Final report
Final report compiling research review and case study
24% Week 11 2000 words plus supplementary materials
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO7 LO6 LO5 LO4 LO3 LO2
group assignment = group assignment ?

Assessment summary

  • Six quizzes: Each day of block will include a short online quiz at a predetermined time probing the students’ preparedness and understanding of the core course content in online lecture materials.
  • Mid-term research review presentation: During live Zoom sessions of the second block, students will present in teams their review of a selected research paper on global project management. Their pre-recorded presentations must be submitted at least one day before the second block.
  • Final case study presentation: During live Zoom sessions of the third block, students will present in teams their case study of a global project. Their pre-recorded presentations must be submitted at least one day before the second block.
  • Final report: Each student will submit their report combining a review of relevant theory and their case study.
  • Participation in discussion boards: Three discussion tasks will be set during the course of the semester, which will include peer-review feedback of others’ students presentations during the live sessions. Students need to contribute in timely, constructive, and professional manner and engage with contributions by others.

Further explanation of each assessment will be provided during the first block.

Assessment criteria

The University awards common result grades, set out in the Coursework Policy 2014 (Schedule 1).

As a general guide, a high distinction indicates work of an exceptional standard, a distinction a very high standard, a credit a good standard, and a pass an acceptable standard.

Result name

Mark range

Description

High distinction

85 - 100

 

Distinction

75 - 84

 

Credit

65 - 74

 

Pass

50 - 64

 

Fail

0 - 49

When you don’t meet the learning outcomes of the unit to a satisfactory standard.

For more information see guide to grades.

Late submission

In accordance with University policy, these penalties apply when written work is submitted after 11:59pm on the due date:

  • Deduction of 5% of the maximum mark for each calendar day after the due date.
  • After ten calendar days late, a mark of zero will be awarded.

Academic integrity

The Current Student website provides information on academic integrity and the resources available to all students. The University expects students and staff to act ethically and honestly and will treat all allegations of academic integrity breaches seriously.

We use similarity detection software to detect potential instances of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breach. If such matches indicate evidence of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breaches, your teacher is required to report your work for further investigation.

Use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) and automated writing tools

You may only use generative AI and automated writing tools in assessment tasks if you are permitted to by your unit coordinator. If you do use these tools, you must acknowledge this in your work, either in a footnote or an acknowledgement section. The assessment instructions or unit outline will give guidance of the types of tools that are permitted and how the tools should be used.

Your final submitted work must be your own, original work. You must acknowledge any use of generative AI tools that have been used in the assessment, and any material that forms part of your submission must be appropriately referenced. For guidance on how to acknowledge the use of AI, please refer to the AI in Education Canvas site.

The unapproved use of these tools or unacknowledged use will be considered a breach of the Academic Integrity Policy and penalties may apply.

Studiosity is permitted unless otherwise indicated by the unit coordinator. The use of this service must be acknowledged in your submission as detailed on the Learning Hub’s Canvas page.

Outside assessment tasks, generative AI tools may be used to support your learning. The AI in Education Canvas site contains a number of productive ways that students are using AI to improve their learning.

Simple extensions

If you encounter a problem submitting your work on time, you may be able to apply for an extension of five calendar days through a simple extension.  The application process will be different depending on the type of assessment and extensions cannot be granted for some assessment types like exams.

Special consideration

If exceptional circumstances mean you can’t complete an assessment, you need consideration for a longer period of time, or if you have essential commitments which impact your performance in an assessment, you may be eligible for special consideration or special arrangements.

Special consideration applications will not be affected by a simple extension application.

Using AI responsibly

Co-created with students, AI in Education includes lots of helpful examples of how students use generative AI tools to support their learning. It explains how generative AI works, the different tools available and how to use them responsibly and productively.

WK Topic Learning activity Learning outcomes
Multiple weeks Students will work in teams on a project that will involve a research review and a case study of a real global project. This will be followed by an individual report development. Project (50 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7
The students will pro-actively participate in Live Zoom Sessions, discussing content covered through their independent study of course materials and recommended resources. Online class (24 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7
Ongoing Independent study guided by online content and lectures. Students are expected to undertake 8-10 hours per week of independent study in addition to the workshops. Independent study (60 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7

Attendance and class requirements

Please note that online Live Zoom sessions will include marked quizzes that will be administered to all students simoultanously during times advertised during the first block session.

 

Study commitment

Typically, there is a minimum expectation of 1.5-2 hours of student effort per week per credit point for units of study offered over a full semester. For a 6 credit point unit, this equates to roughly 120-150 hours of student effort in total.

Required readings

Course-related materials are all accessible through Canvas.

Learning outcomes are what students know, understand and are able to do on completion of a unit of study. They are aligned with the University's graduate qualities and are assessed as part of the curriculum.

At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:

  • LO1. understand global project environment
  • LO2. assess potential reasons for global project success or failure
  • LO3. develop individual integrity and professionalism
  • LO4. interact with a team and stakeholders in a professional, respectful, and culturally-aware manner
  • LO5. take into account cultural factors when managing a global project
  • LO6. plan and communicate project goals based on team's culture in order to motivate more effectively.
  • LO7. work effectively in virtual settings

Graduate qualities

The graduate qualities are the qualities and skills that all University of Sydney graduates must demonstrate on successful completion of an award course. As a future Sydney graduate, the set of qualities have been designed to equip you for the contemporary world.

GQ1 Depth of disciplinary expertise

Deep disciplinary expertise is the ability to integrate and rigorously apply knowledge, understanding and skills of a recognised discipline defined by scholarly activity, as well as familiarity with evolving practice of the discipline.

GQ2 Critical thinking and problem solving

Critical thinking and problem solving are the questioning of ideas, evidence and assumptions in order to propose and evaluate hypotheses or alternative arguments before formulating a conclusion or a solution to an identified problem.

GQ3 Oral and written communication

Effective communication, in both oral and written form, is the clear exchange of meaning in a manner that is appropriate to audience and context.

GQ4 Information and digital literacy

Information and digital literacy is the ability to locate, interpret, evaluate, manage, adapt, integrate, create and convey information using appropriate resources, tools and strategies.

GQ5 Inventiveness

Generating novel ideas and solutions.

GQ6 Cultural competence

Cultural Competence is the ability to actively, ethically, respectfully, and successfully engage across and between cultures. In the Australian context, this includes and celebrates Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, knowledge systems, and a mature understanding of contemporary issues.

GQ7 Interdisciplinary effectiveness

Interdisciplinary effectiveness is the integration and synthesis of multiple viewpoints and practices, working effectively across disciplinary boundaries.

GQ8 Integrated professional, ethical, and personal identity

An integrated professional, ethical and personal identity is understanding the interaction between one’s personal and professional selves in an ethical context.

GQ9 Influence

Engaging others in a process, idea or vision.

Outcome map

Learning outcomes Graduate qualities
GQ1 GQ2 GQ3 GQ4 GQ5 GQ6 GQ7 GQ8 GQ9

This section outlines changes made to this unit following staff and student reviews.

The delivery of this unit has been re-designed to comply with requirements of social distancing and pandemic-related university rules regarding assessments.

Work, health and safety

No face-to-face contact has been permitted for this unit.

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