This assessment item involves an online quiz which is worth 20% of the unit marks. The quiz will evaluate your knowledge and understanding of topics and material covered in the first 5 weeks of this unit.

• Only ONE attempt will be allowed.
• The quiz will only be conducted in class during the scheduled tutorial classes for on-campus students. A separate online (via Zoom, Teams, or a similar virtual meeting platform) session will be scheduled for online students.
• The quiz will be similar to an invigilated exam, meaning that there will be a CQU staff member present to supervise the quiz.
• The quiz is considered a closed-book quiz, and seeking any form of assistance is prohibited. 
• On-campus students must attend their tutorial class in week 6 to complete the quiz. Distance and online students must attend a Zoom/Teams session to undertake the quiz in real time. Students must share their screens and switch on their cameras and microphones while attempting the quiz. Each student will be placed in a separate breakout room under the exam condition.
• It is crucial for all students to be present at the beginning of the session. Late attendance will impact your ability to complete the quiz.
• Late attendance of 20 minutes after the quiz starts will be disqualified. 
  If a student fails to take the quiz as scheduled during the class, they will receive zero marks.
• There will be forty (40) questions (multiple-choice questions).
• There will be a time limit of 50 minutes to complete the quiz. Your quiz will automatically be submitted after 50 minutes.
• The quiz covers the content of weeks 1 to 5 (lectures, tutorials, and mandatory readings).
• When you attempt the quiz, the questions will be randomly selected from a pool of questions and displayed to you. It is very unlikely that two students will receive the same questions.

• The quiz will consist of 40 questions.
• Each question will carry equal marks (0.5 marks). 
• There will be no penalty for wrong answers.

This assessment item is an individual assignment that is worth 30% of the total marks.

The students will be given one or two case studies on project-related issues.

Several questions will be asked in relation to the case studies and the topics discussed in the unit. The questions address different knowledge areas covered in the unit in relation to project initiation and planning, e.g. scope management, cost management, stakeholder management, and risk management. Therefore, it is essential for students to acquire a good understanding of the topics covered during Weeks 1 to 8.

The students will need to critically analyse the case studies, argue, and distill lessons learned. The lessons learned from this assessment will inform the development process of the project plan for a new project of a similar nature (e.g. Assessment 3).

It is important that each student performs quality research; thoroughly and critically analyse the case; and answers the questions by making clear, relevant, and logical arguments using quality references. Here, quality references refer to academic journals, books, standards (PMBOK and PRINCE2), and reputable project management websites.

The assessment must be delivered in a 'report format' containing:

• Executive summary – Outlines the purpose of the report and case studies, a summary of the analysis, key findings and lessons learned.
• Introduction - Introduces the case studies, the purpose of the report and the report structure.
• Body – Critically analyse the case studies in the light of asked questions while appropriately linking theory to case issues and findings.
• Conclusion - Summarises the identified issues, arguments, and lessons learned.
• Reference list – as per specified referencing style.

Notes:

• For each section of the report, a clear discussion of theory followed by a logical argument on case issues/problems is essential to secure a good mark.
• Students must use quality academic publications, online articles, websites, books, etc. to demonstrate their understanding of the unit concepts. Relevant in-text citations must be provided in the report as well as a reference list at the end.
• The report must be compiled and submitted as a Word document (.docx).
• The word limit is 2,000 words +- 10% (excluding references and appendices).
• Late submission incurs a deduction of 10% per each late day

The report will be assessed based on the quality of the work presented, the details, and the coherent analysis that contains proper justifications of the arguments based on quality references. Your submission should extend beyond the unit material and you are requested to use available online resources and any additional relevant information.

Marks distribution (scaled to 30% of unit marks):

• Executive summary (5%)
• Introduction (5%)
• Appropriate, concise, and clear analysis and key findings of questions (75%)
• Conclusion (5%)
• Clarity of expression, language, format, citations, and references (10%)

This assessment item is a group assignment that is worth 50% of the unit marks. Each group will prepare a project plan in response to a given project brief. Students will study relevant project management topics from lectures and tutorials, conduct research and then apply various project management tools and techniques taught within the unit when preparing and presenting their project plan.

Client Representative

• The tutorial activities are designed to assist you in developing the project plan. Hence, it is essential to attend tutorials and actively engage in the designed activities and each week prepare a part of this assignment.
• Your tutor will play the role of client representative for your team.
• Your tutor will guide your team by checking part of your draft project plan each week and will give you verbal feedback. 

Group Formation

• Each group should comprise 3-5 students (ideally 4 students in a group).
• Group formation starts in Week 2 within each tutorial class. The group formation is required to be finalised no later than the end of Week 4. 
• Group formation is at the discretion of your tutor meaning that your tutor decides about group members' allocations.

Group Formation Exercise

• Students within each group will start their assignment work with a group formation exercise that will be held during the Week 5 tutorial. The outcome of the exercise would be a group charter that will be part of your project plan. The group charter will be prepared to guide all members of the group in doing teamwork and include sections such as group members' biographies, group goal statement and approach, group ground rules, and conflict resolution plan.
• The group charter and minutes of at least three group meetings must be appended in the appendix section of the project plan.
• Any group conflict must be reported to the tutor as early as possible. The report must provide evidence and communication must include all the members. 

Assessment Components

The assessment has two components:

• Part A - Preparing the project plan (40%)
• Part B - Presenting the project plan (10%)

Late submission incurs a deduction of 10% per each late day

Part B - Project Plan Preparation (40%)

The project plan will contain the following sections:

• The project description and justification,
• The scope baseline,
• The schedule baseline,
• The cost baseline,
• The resource management plan,
• The risk management plan,
• The change management plan,
• The stakeholder and communication management plan,
• The team charter, task allocation, and meeting minutes, weekly progress reports (as an appendix).

Note: Attending weekly tutorials and showing the group progress to the tutor is a part of the assessment

Part A - Project Plan Presentation (10%)

Once your project plan is near completion (during Weeks 11 and 12), as a team, you will have the chance to present the key aspects of your project plan to the client representative (your tutor). Individually, you are also given a chance to reflect on your acquired knowledge and experiences throughout your teamwork and studying the unit, while demonstrating your good presentation and communication skills.

• All group members must attend and present an equal portion of work.
• The presentation should cover all aspects of the project plan in no more than 15 slides.
• The presentations will be held during tutorial classes in weeks 11 and 12.
• The presentation schedule would be determined by the tutor of each tutorial group. 

• Each presentation will be of 14-16 minutes in duration plus 5 minutes for Q&A.

• No marks will be awarded if the presentation is not given in the scheduled tutorial.
• If a group member is absent on the day of the presentation, he/she will receive zero (0) marks for the presentation part.
• Presentations will be graded based on individual performances at the time of presentation.
• The presentation must be prepared as a PowerPoint file (*.pptx).
• The presentation slides must be emailed to the tutor at least 1 day prior to your presentation.
• An early or late finish of the presentation will result in reduced marks.

Notes

• The project plan must be prepared as a single Word document (.docx).
• The word limit for the project plan is 4000 words +- 10% (excluding references and appendices).
• For each section of the project plan, a clear and concise discussion of key features and assumptions is essential to secure a good mark.
• In case you use any academic publication, online article, book, website, etc., you need to properly cite in the body of your assessment and provide a reference list as per the unit's referencing style.

Your project plan will be assessed based on the quality, professionalism, thoroughness, consistency, and proper application of project management tools and techniques taught in the unit.

Part A - marks distribution (scaled to 40% of unit marks):

• The project description and justification - 5%
• The scope baseline -15%
• The schedule baseline - 10%
• The resource management plan - 10%
• The cost baseline - 10%
• The stakeholder management and communication plan - 10%
• The risk management plan - 15%
• The change management plan - 5%
• The team charter - 5%
• The overall plan quality, minutes of meetings, and task allocation, weekly progress reports - 15%.  Students who do not attend the weekly tutorial sessions to report on the team's progress will receive a mark deduction. 

Part B - marks distribution (scaled to 10% of unit marks):

• Quality and relevance of the presentation content (group marks) - 20%
• Quality of delivery (individual marks) - 50%
• Response to questions during Q & A (individual marks) - 20%
• Timing including Q&A (group marks) - 10%

Note: The marking rubric for both parts will be available on the Assessment page on Moodle website. Make sure you carefully read them before starting your work.