Assessment Details and Submission Guidelines
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Unit Code
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BN205
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Unit Title
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Trimester 3, 2018 - Project Management
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Assessment Type
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Assignment 2
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Assessment Title
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Group Assignment
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Purpose of the
assessment (with ULO
Mapping)
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Demonstrate project leadership skills; identify and assess risk in designing, executing a major project;
Reflect on current project management ethics, research, theory and practice;
Explain projects effectively through planning, leadership, monitoring, teamwork,
global awareness.
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Weight
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20%
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Total Marks
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50
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Word limit
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1800
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Due Date
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Week 11 Thursday by 23:55 PM
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Submission Guidelines
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All work must be submitted on Moodle by the due date along with a completed Assignment Cover Page.
The assignment must be in MS Word format, 1.5 spacing, 11-pt Calibri (Body) font and 2 cm margins on all four sides of your page with appropriate section headings.
Reference sources must be cited in the text of the report, and listed appropriately at the end in a reference list using IEEE referencing style.
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Extension
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If an extension of time to submit work is required, a Special Consideration Application must be submitted directly to the School's Administration Officer, in Melbourne on Level 6 or in Sydney on Level 7. You must submit this application three working days prior to the due date of the assignment.
Further information is available at:
http://www.mit.edu.au/about-mit/institute-publications/policiesprocedures-and- guidelines/specialconsiderationdeferment
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Academic Misconduct
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Academic Misconduct is a serious offence. Depending on the seriousness of the case, penalties can vary from a written warning or zero marks to exclusion from the course or rescinding the degree. Students should make themselves familiar with the full policy and procedure available at: http://www.mit.edu.au/about-mit/institute- publications/policiesprocedures-and-guidelines/Plagiarism-Academic-Misconduct- PolicyProcedure.For further information, please refer to the Academic Integrity Section in your Unit Description.
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Assessment Cover Sheet
Student ID Number:
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Student Surname:
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Given name:
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Course: Bachelor of Networking
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School of IT and Engineering
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Unit code: BN205
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Unit title: Project Management (Assignment 2)
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Due date:
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Date submitted:
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Campus:
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Lecturer: DR Karthik (Syd)/ DR Amoakah (Melb)
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Sydney/Melbourne Tutor: DR Karthik/
DR Amoakah (Melb)
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BN205 Student Declaration
I declare that:
the work contained in this assignment is my own work, except where acknowledgement of sources is made;
certify that this assessment has not been submitted previously for academic credit in this or any other course;
I have read the MIT’s Plagiarism and Academic Misconduct Policy Procedure, and I understand the consequences of
engaging in plagiarism;
I have not plagiarised the work of others or participated in unauthorised collaboration when preparing this assignment.
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MIT ID:
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Signature:
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Date:
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Purpose of the assessment:
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The purpose of this major project assignment is to develop a well-researched project planning document based on the overall parameters of a project and establish the appropriate project management and quality environment required to complete the chosen project. Additionally, analyse project issues, conduct post-project review (i.e., lessons learned) and make recommendations for improvements for future projects.
In this assessment task, you will develop and also present a proposal for the major project assignment as a group of 3-4 members. The proposal template will be available on Moodle. You will choose the project from the networking or telecommunication area. The project duration should not be less than 6 months. Having obtained approval for the proposed project from your laboratory tutor, your group is required to address all stages of the project as outlined in the Project Management unit. The use of suitable project management software (e.g., MS Project) is mandatory.
Some Sample Topics can include:
1) Security architecture in IOT platform
2) Performance analysis of wireless sensor networks
3) Implementing cloud solutions in hospitals
4) Implementing Smart Technologies in Office
5) Wearable technologies in nursing home care
Assignment Description
The major group project assignment should include various phases of a project life cycle, such as initiating, planning, executing and closing a project. Project Management Plan helps the management team to maintain a constant focus towards delivering the major project in accordance with the customers' needs, wants, and expectations. The development of such a plan is comprised of the business case (refined from the Charter), project objectives and goals, success criteria, scope, high level schedule, stakeholder accountabilities, the communication plan, benefits and costs, governance and resourcing, the management approaches and a high level risk plan. These documents ensure a consistent understanding of the project, help to set expectations, and identify resources necessary to move the project to the next level of detailed planning. Major project must be delivered in a manner that captures the user’s trust and confidence in the chosen projects ability to effectively and efficiently deliver quality services/products. In order to ensure major project success, it is imperative that good project management principles are used early in the planning stage of a project. As the major project becomes more defined, the Project Management Plan will become the tool by which the project will be effectively managed.
Students should include all aspects of the project as if they were the Project Manager and it is a requirement of the subject that they include the use of software (Microsoft Project). Students are expected to show evidence of reading and research using credible resources including, but not confined to their prescribed text. The assignment will be marked on the basis of depth of analysis, research, properly referenced and synthesised of a suitable and well-argued response.
Assessment will be on the basis of the realistic nature of the project and how well it is presented. You should present the final document in a form that would be consistent with the details of your chosen project, and written in Business English in a report format. Make sure that the timeline, the budget and the quality of the work is realistic, justifiable and sufficiently attractive to win a tender for a real project.
Requirements:
You will form a team of 3-4 members and work co-operatively to complete the chosen project. Your major group project report must consist of at least the following:
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A clear outline of the project including title, start and end date, goals and objectives, etc.
Gather project requirements (both functional and non-functional)
The envisaged project team members (title, skills/expertise, not names!)
Develop project plan
Determine project scope
Work Breakdown Structure(WBS)
Estimate time for your project
Determine resource needs for your project
Draw a Gantt Chart and Network Diagram for your project o Estimate cost for your project
Plan Quality for your project o Stakeholder analysis for your project
Plan communications for your project
Plan project risks management
Plan project deployment
Use of Microsoft Project to complete WBS, allocate time and resources, apply cost, and prepare Gantt chart and Network Diagram.
List key ethical values of PMI code of ethics that are relevant to your Selected project
Project Handover
Project Signoff (page)
Post project review and recommendations.
Submission guidelines:
The report should have a consistent, professional, and well-organised appearance. Create the report (Minimum 1800 Words) showing extensive use of MS Project.
1. Your report should include the following:
The cover page must identify students’ (name and number), teaching staff, assignment # and project title.
The report must include executive summary, table of contents, introduction, discussions (with heading/sub-
headings to address the requirements listed above), conclusions and recommendations, references and
appendices.
Reference sources (IEEE style) must be cited in the text of the report, and listed appropriately at the end in a
reference list.
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2. The assignment must be submitted in soft (electronic) copy under Moodle. The pages of the assignment must be clear
on each page.
Marking criteria:
Marks are allocated as follows:
Section to be included in the report
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Description of the section
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Marks
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Executive summary, introduction, logical structure and conclusion
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Executive summary, table of contents, introduction, logical flow of information and conclusion for the major project. The project should reflect a meaningful project title and a reasonable time period of between 6 months and/or over, as requested.
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5
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Project constraints and project requirements
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Well focused project Scope, WBS, estimation of Time, Cost, Quality, and understood key stakeholders’ roles and responsibilities including project team based on the major group project. List of functional and non-functional requirements.
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12
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Project stakeholders, communications and risk management plan, responsibility matrix
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Responding to the required task such as stakeholder analysis, communication matrix, risk matrix, and so on.
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10
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An effective use of MS Project software
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The demonstration of scheduling, resourcing, and costing of different activities and tasks using an effective use of MS Project software (Clear knowledge and understanding). Required charts/graphs (Gantt chart, Network diagram, etc.) are extracted from MS Project software.
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10
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Project Deployment
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Detailed description of project deployment plan.
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5
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Project signoff, project review and recommendations
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Project signoff letter, post-project review and recommendations.
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3
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Reference and appendices
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IEEE Style
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3
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Grammar and Spelling and report presentation
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2
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Total
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50
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DI CR 35-44 30-34
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P 25- 29
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Fail
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Very Good Good
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Satisfactory
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Unsatisfactory
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Brief summary of project provided. Purpose and scope of report clearly explained and information sources have not been referenced
Brief summary of project provided. Purpose and scope of report brief. Information sources have not been referenced
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Summary and introduction very brief. Some parts of the report hard to follow.
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This is not relevant to the assignment topic.
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Demonstrated excellent ability to define and explain project scope but constrains are brief.
Demonstrated ability to define project scope and constraints.
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Demonstrated ability to define project scope constraints was ambiguous.
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Did not demonstrate ability to define project scope and constraints
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Demonstrated excellent ability to define all required project plans. All plans are consistent and convincing
Demonstrated ability to define all required project plans. Logic easy to follow.
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Demonstrated ability to define all required project plans. Logical flow need improvement
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Did not demonstrate ability to define the required project plans
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Demonstrated excellent use of Microsoft project. All required files submitted.
Demonstrated use of Microsoft project. All required files submitted. Presentation needs improvement.
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Demonstrated use of Microsoft project. Not all required files submitted.
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Did not demonstrate use of Microsoft project.
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Excellent project deployment plan. Plan easy to follow, sequence of activities clear.
Project deployment plan presented but sequence of activities lack structure.
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Project deployment plan presented but not
all a activities included
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No project deployment plan
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Project signoff document included. Good project review and recommendations
Project signoff document included. Project review and recommendations acceptable.
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Project signoff document not clear. Project review and recommendations need improvement.
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Project signoff, project review and recommendations not presented.
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Clear referencing style Generally good referencing style
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Sometimes clear referencing style
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Lacks consistency with many errors
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Grade Mark
Executive summary, introduction, logical structure and conclusion
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Project constraints and project requirements. /12
Project stakeholders, communications and risk management plan, responsibility matrix /10
An effective use of MS Project software /10
Project Deployment /5
Project signoff, project review and recommendations /3
Reference - IEEE style
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Marking Rubric for Assignment 2: Total Marks 50
HD 40-50
Excellent
Excellent summary of project provided. Purpose and scope of
report clearly explained and information sources have been correctly referenced.
Demonstrated excellent ability to define and explain well focused project scope and constraints.
Demonstrated excellent ability to define all required project plans. All elements are present and very well integrated in the report.
Demonstrated excellent use of Microsoft project. All required files submitted. Presentation exceptional.
Excellent project deployment plan. Plan easy to follow, sequence of activities very clear and well explained.
Project signoff document included. Excellent project review and recommendations
Clear styles with excellent source of references.
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Grammar and Spelling and report presentation /2
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Writing demonstrates a sophisticated clarity, conciseness, and correctness; includes thorough details and relevant data and information; extremely well- organized
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Writing is accomplished in terms of clarity and conciseness and contains only a few errors; includes sufficient details and relevant data and information; well organized
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BN205 Project Management
Trimester 2, 2018
MAJOR PROJECT PROPOSAL TEMPLATE
Please complete the template below
and submit it to your Lecturer/Tutor by 5.00pm on Tuesday for Sydney and Wednesday for Melbourne in week 7 in hard copy. It is the student’s responsibility to ensure that the proposal is submitted properly, and you must keep a copy. Your Project Proposal should be approximately 400 words and the project title is STRICTLY based on the
networking or telecommunication sectors/systems. Finally, your proposal should be focussed, concise and written in clear English and Project Management language and need
prior approval
from your
Lecturer/Tutor
before commencing it.
PROJECT TITLE:
Implementing Smart Technologies in Office
BACKGROUND AND CURRENT PRACTICE (1/2 page)
Using smart technologies and other related services can be accessed through network and will lead into better standard of living. With Smart technology in the office allows the entire office to be accessed using it. Moreover, it provides a handiness and easiness to day-to-day activities at the office.
In the coming years, nearly every device will use this technology using the network or web. Most of the people believe that the technology is fully based on network connections. On the other hand, another half thinks that it makes their work easier and smart technology is fully based on the technology. These technologies users feature a secure, comfort life and other managements also which includes advantages for disabled people. The internet of things or IoT is a concept usually used in computing that describes the idea of the connectivity of the physical objects used in everyday life. These are being able to identify themselves in other devices. The term is mostly used in closed proximity with the RFID as the most effective method of communication. Besides effective and the easiest way of communication, though it also includes other technologies based on sensors, codes and wireless technologies.
PROJECT AIMS/OBJECTIVES:
Here, we are going to make the smart office with inbuilt utilities like
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voice recognition
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security solutions
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climate control in office
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Smart scheduling systems for meeting rooms
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Smart furniture
and perform other functions as well
START DATE & COMPLETION DATE:
20/01/2019 – 21/07/2019
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STAKEHOLDERS
The stakeholders consist of customers, engineers, project managers, government of the country where the project is being carried out.
PROJECT BENEFITS:
The products that are associated with the emergence of smart homes have promised to save time, money and energy of the people and maintaining an office will be hassle free for the owners as well. This will also reduce the stress that the people are undergoing in their day-to-day life.
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INITIAL RISK IDENTIFUCATION:
The cost of the project might increase due to increase in the budget. The employees required for the project will be very few and needs to be done by means of IoT.
EXPECTED OUTCOMES:
Energy savings. If lights and heating will be automated in the office then there will be less usage of power resources and can be used more efficiently and reduce the wastage of the power resources.
Efficient business operations. With the use of IoT devices in office, it will streamlined or fully automates a number of tasks which allow the employees to focus on more important task.
Comfortable working environment. By controlling the temperature of office using your smartphone will enable the employees to change the environment of their office to their preferences before entering the office using their smart phone.
Better employee productivity.Employees will be more productive as their comfort level will also increase with the use of these smart devices
Increased workplace safety. Several IoT office solutions such as security cameras, connected sensors, or access control systems will definitely make the office more secure. Moreover, this can increase transparency while decreasing the likeliness of criminal activities or minor incidents among your employees.
INITIAL ESTIMATES OF COSTS:
AUD$800,000
SIGNATURE OF PROJECT MANAGER:
TARNVEER SINGH, TARAL PATEL
DATE:
20/01/19
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