Semester: W2024
Course Information
Course: Advance Project Planning
Course Code: PRJM1005
Instructor Information
Professor’s
Name:
Dr. Amrita Kaushik
Email:
a.kaushik@georgiancollege.ca
Office Hours:
Every Thursday 3-5 PM
Office:
Online
Phone:
Email is best way to contact.
Class
8.30 -11.30AM via Zoom
Course Information
Course
Description:
Learning
Outcomes:
Required
Materials
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Beginning with a project charter, students assemble into teams so that they can
define project scope, analyze project risks, create a schedule, assign resources,
prepare a budget and develop the supporting plans required for successful project
delivery. Students conduct risk management to evaluate project risk and risk
interactions, including expected monetary value, impact to the environment, effect
of simulation, and output of decision trees
1. Develop a comprehensive project management plan;
2. Discuss the inter-dependency between resource planning and scheduling
within a project environment;
3. Utilize financial tools and techniques to budget and resource a project;
4. Create supporting subplans for quality, communications, procurement and
stakeholder management;
5. Identify and assess the impact of potential project risks;
6. Formulate appropriate risk management responses.
Because of the advanced nature of the class, there will no formal textbook that
is required to be purchased. The resources that will be used in this class will be
provided and or you will be provided with direction on where to access. This will
be required to access the various Georgian@ILAC College or Public Library
databases. There will be times that you will need to purchase some simulation
and case studies exercises/material for a small fee (approx $5 each time, varies
depending on the section) from Harvard Business Review). The types of
resources that will be used are MS Project, LinkedIn and various Business Cases.
Additionally, you will need to ensure you have access to a functional PC that is
capable of running MS Project and also has fully functioning Web access
capabilities and also access to and PowerPoint, Word, Adobe and Excel.
*Any change to this evaluation scheme will be announced prior to implementation.
Evaluation
Evaluation Type
Weight
Case Study Assignment
Group Project Part I & II
25%
25%
Mid- Term Exam
20%
Final Exam
30%
Course Schedule
Module/
Week
Week 1
Jan 11, 2024
Content/Topic
Assessment/activities
Learning Objectives:.
•
Understand Academic Misconduct
and Georgian @ ILAC College
Policies
•
Gain insights on weekly course content
and assignments.
Reading:
•
Academic Misconduct Rules and
Regulations
Lecture:
•
Introduction to Advance Planning and
Risk Management
Test:
Other Assignments:
Week 2
Jan 18, 2024
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Learning Objectives:.
•
Evaluate the different methods for collecting
information to validate business case for an
approved project.
•
Research and develop a business case.
•
Develop concise scope statement to support
environmental factors collected in
environmental scan
•
Recap major components of the Project
Charter and how to leverage in
organization
•
Academic Integrity Module
•
In Class Exercises
Reading:
•
Week #2
•
The Project Charter; Selling your
Project
https://www.pmi.org/learning/library/
charter-selling-project-7473
Lecture:
•
Environmental Scanning; Project Initiation
Business Case
Test:
•
None
Other Assignments:
•
None
Module/
Content/Topic
Week
Learning Objectives:
Week 3
Jan 25, 2024
•
Gain insight on what a decision tree is an
•
•
•
Week 4
1 Feb, 2024
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how to apply it to a project.
Describe when a firm would use a decision
tree on a project.
Analyze a project scenario and apply
the necessary decision tree
methodology
Gain insights on the requirements for the
development of the major project
management plan.
Learning Objectives:.
•
Analyze a project and develop an
appropriate WBS
•
Define Work Packages and develop
project costs
•
Explore what the various components of
Sub Plans and why they are needed
Assessment/activities
Reading:
•
Applying the work breakdown structure to
the project management lifecycle
www.pmi.org/learning/library/applyingwork-breakdown-structure-projectlifecycle-6979
•
Why Good Project Managers are Making
Poor Decisions https://www.pmi.org/
learning/library/project-managers-makingbad-decision-making-5967
•
Decision Trees https://www.mindtools.com/
dectree.html
Case Studies:
•
Exercise/Case #1
Lecture:
•
Decision Trees; What are they and
importance in Project Planning.
Test:
•
Checking for understanding
Other Assignments:
•
None
Reading:
•
WBS; Top Down or Bottom Up? https://
project-management.com/workbreakdown-structure-wbs-top-down-orbottom-up/
•
Project Management Sub Plans https://
www.pmsvs.com/index.php?id=46
Discussion Boards:
•
Week #4
Case Studies:
•
Exercise/Case #3
Lecture:
•
Advanced WBS Development and Sub Plan
Overview
Test:
•
None
Other Assignments
Assign Group Project Part I
Week 5
8 Feb ,2024
Week 6
15 Feb,2024
Learning Objectives:.
Reading:
•
Review all of the major components of MS
•
MS Project 2016 Step by Step Guide http://
Project.
cnaiman.com/PM/MIT-LabText/2016/MP.
2016.Step.by.Step.pdf
•
Build a WBS , sequences and costs to activities
•
Explore how to crash project activities and
•
Lynda.com - Watch Parts 1-3
Discussion Boards:
define the critical path as activities change.
•
Week #5
Case Studies:
•
Exercise/Case #4
Lecture:
•
Computer Lab; MS Project & Development
of Advanced Project Schedules
Test:
•
None
Other Assignments:
•
None
Learning Objectives:.
Reading:
•
Understand the various types of common
•
Activity Based Costing https://
project costs
www.projectmanagement.com/wikis/
•
Apply common form of cost estimation for
232994/Activity-Based-Costing--ABCproject work, including ballpark estimation and
•
5 Types of Project Costs https://
definitive estimates.
www.projectmanagement.com/blog-post/
•
Understand the uses of activity based
6753/5-Types-of-Project-Cost
budgeting
Case Studies:
•
Exercise/Case #5
Lecture:
•
Cost Estimating and Budgeting
Test:
•
None
Other Assignments:
•
None
Week 7
22 Feb 2024
Type: Essay, T/F and MC
Mode: O n U l t r a B B , You will require a
functioning computer or may be in computer lab
Week 8
29 Feb 2024
Reaing Week Feb 26-Mar 1, 2024
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Time: 120 min weightage 20%
Week 9
7 Mar,2024
Learning Objectives:.
•
Apply lag relationships to project activities
•
Understand the trade-offs required in the
decision to crash a project
•
Recognize alternative means to accelerate
projects; including benefits and drawbacks
•
Develop complex activity networks
Learning Objectives:.
Week 10
14 Mar, 2024
•
Develop project estimates using PERT in MS
•
Project and apply
Research how PERT can be used to developed
more accurate cost estimates.
Learning Objectives:.
Week 11
21 Mar, 2024
•
Understand the different types of contracts
•
•
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Reading:
•
Project planning with precedence lead/lag
factors https://www.pmi.org/learning/library/
project-management-quarterly-1964
•
Crashing with Confidence https://
www.pmi.org/learning/library/performingcrash-analysis-alternative-costschedule-6750
Lecture:
•
Project Scheduling; Lagging, Crashing and
Activity Networks
Test:
•
None
Other Assignments:
Group Project Part I Due
Mid-Term Review
Reading:
•
What is PERT and how can we use it?
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/what-perthow-can-we-use-dave-fourie-pmp-prince2•
Use PERT Analysis to estimate task
durations https://support.office.com/en-us/
article/use-a-pert-analysis-to-estimatetask-durations-864b5389-6ae2-40c6aacc-0a6c6238e2eb
•
Lecture:
•
PERT in MS Project
Test:
•
None
Other Assignments:
Group Project Part II Assigned
Reading:
•
Types of procurement contracts https://
used on projects.
pmstudycircle.com/2013/12/types-ofDefine what types are projects are best used on
procurement-contracts-used-in-projectvarious projects.
management/
identify the pros and cons of the different types
•
3 tips for choosing the right procurement
of contracts.
contracts https://blog.ecivis.com/tips-forchoosing-the-right-procurement-contract
Lecture:
•
Project Contracting and Procurement
Week 12
28 Mar, 2024
Learning Objectives:
Reading:
• Understand the nature of the control
• None
cycle and foudn key steps in a general
•
project control model
Lecture:
• Recognize the strengths and
• Project Evaluation and Control.
weaknesses of a common project
•
evaluation control methods.
• Understand the behavioral concepts and
other human issues in evaluation and
control
Learning Objectives:.
Reading:
Week 13
Apr 4, 2024
1. Understand the importance of a
•
Communications Management https://
Communication Management Plan and how it is
www.pmi.org/learning/library/
used.
communications-management-projectfunction-knowledge-5722
2. Define the components of a Communication
Management Plan and build one based on a
•
The art of communication in Project
project
Management https://www.pmi.org/learning/
3. Research and develop some best practices in
library/effective-communication-betterproject-management-6480
developing and effective Communication
Management Plan
Lecture:
•
Communication Management Plans
Other Assignments:
Group Project II Due
Week 14
Learning Objectives:.
Apr 11, 2024 1. Understand the steps involved in project team
2.
3.
building
See the advantages and challenges of virtual
project teams
Understand the importance of negotiation skills
in project management
Week 15
Final Exam
Apr 18, 2024
Reading:
•
Five things every project manager should
know about negotiations https://
www.pmi.org/learning/library/negotiatesuccess-element-communicationmanagers-6504
•
Negotiation for Success https://
www.pmi.org/learning/library/negotiatingproject-outcomes-develop-skills-6781
Lecture:
•
Building Project Team, Conflict and
Negotiation
Other Assignments:
•
Test #2 Review
Time: 120 min, Weightage 30 %
Note: Please be aware the schedule shown above is tentative as topics vary in length and may spill
over to the next online class. Out-of-text case studies and other exercises may replace those stated
above. Further, the schedule for the course and may be changed due to unforeseen circumstances.
Late Work
Please ensure you complete and submit your work on time as failure to do so will result in a zero.
There will be no exceptions for late work, unless medical note is provided.
All technical issues are the responsibility of the student and each studentshould put the appropriate
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mitigation and contingency plans in place in case of a technical issue occurs. You will be responsible
for contacting the various technical support call centres as needed.
Missed Tests
Tests and exams must be written at the time scheduled. Only documented medical/family
emergencies or conflicting religious observance schedules are grounds for special consideration.
Requests for an adjustment to a prescribed exam or test date must be made before the exam or test
date. For further details on Policies go to:
Additional Information
Students should ensure that they understand the conventions for referencing sources, in footnotes and
bibliographies. In addition to citing quotations from all sources, whether from written materials,
interviews or electronic networks, students must credit with footnotes or in- text references all facts
and ideas that are not their own, EVEN IF THEYARE IN YOUR OWN WORDS. If you do not, it is considered
plagiarism. In any academic exercise, plagiarism occurs when one offers as one’s own work the words,
data, ideas, arguments, calculations, designs or productions of another without appropriate
attribution or when one allows one’s work to be copied.
Please use the American Psychological Association (APA) style of documentation for all
assignments. The following publication will be a required text within the program:
Haig, J., MacMillan, V. & Raikes, G. (2010). Cites & Sources, Third Edition. Toronto, ON: Nelson Education.
The official website of the American Psychological Association citation guide is: http://
www.apastyle.org/index.aspx . Many university libraries also provide summary guide sheets
available through a Google search.
General Organization
A cross-section of instructional techniques will be used in this course, involving both individual and
group learning. Refer to the attached Schedule of Activities for course progression, due dates, and
recommended online class preparation. Where circumstances require a change in schedule, such
changes will be announced in Blackboard.
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