Proj 3201 2017

School of Bus, IT & Management
Project Management for HR

2016-17 Academic Year
Program
Year
BITM-Business Administration-Human Resources Advanced Diploma

Course Code:
PROJ 3201
Course Hours:
42
Prerequisite:
N/A
Corequisite:
N/A
Laptop Course:
Course Equiv. Code(s):

Course GPA Weighting:
Yes
Semester
PROJ 1280, PROJ 4202,

PROJ 3251
3
No
Delivery Mode(s): In class X

Authorized by (Dean or Director):
Online
Hybrid
Marianne Marando
Date: August
2016
Prepared by
First Name
Last Name
Email
Anthony
King
anthony.king@durhamcollege.ca
Durham College Course Outline - PROJ 3201 - 2016-2017
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Course Description:
This course provides an understanding of the principles of project management. It combines theory and practical
assignments while introducing students to current accepted project management methods and terminology, as outlined
by the Project Management Institute (PMI). Students will plan, manage, execute, and close a project, taking into
consideration all project constraints. Students will also learn how to create and monitor a project using computer
software.
Subject Eligibility for Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition

(PLAR):
Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR) is a process a student can use to gain college credit(s) for
learning and skills acquired through previous life and work experiences. Candidates who successfully meet the
course learning outcomes of a specific course may be granted credit based on the successful assessment of their
prior learning. The type of assessment method (s) used will be determined by subject matter experts. Grades
received for the PLAR challenge will be included in the calculation of a students grade point average.
The PLAR application process is outlined in http://www.durhamcollege.ca/plar. Full-time and part-time students must
adhere to all deadline dates. Please email: PLAR@durhamcollege.ca for details.
PLAR Eligibility
Yes
No
PLAR Assessment (if eligible):

Assignment
Exam
X
Portfolio
Other
The challenge process, to determine if the student can meet the subject learning outcomes, will consist of a
formal, two-hour closed-book examination, and the submission of an evidence based portfolio that documents a
project through each of the stages as outlined by the PMBOK Guide.
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Course Learning Outcomes

Course Learning Outcomes contribute to the achievement of Program Learning Outcomes for courses that lead to a
credential (e.g. diploma). A complete list of Vocational/Program Learning Outcomes and Essential Employability
Skill Outcomes are located in each Program Guide.
Course Specific Learning Outcomes (CLO)
Student receiving a credit for this course will have
demonstrated their ability to:
CLO1 Distinguish between project and operational
work using the standard attributes of a project.
CLO2 Explain the roles of project managers, project
stakeholders and project team members and the
skills required to manage a project.
CLO3 Describe the interaction of the process groups
(initiating, planning, executing, monitoring and
controlling, and closing) and knowledge areas
(Scope, Time, Communication, Human
Resource, Procurement, Risk, Integration, Cost,
Quality, and Stakeholder) of Project
Management.
CLO4 Develop project documents including statement
of work, project charter, work breakdown
structure, project schedule, network diagram,
Gantt chart, communication plan, risk
assessment log, change requests and lesson
learned using project management principles
and various software.
Essential Employability Skill Outcomes (EESO)

This course will contribute to the achievment of
the following Essential Employability Skills:
X
EES 1. Communicate clearly, concisely and

correctly in the written, spoken, and visual form that
fulfills the purpose and meets the needs of the
audience.
EES 2. Respond to written, spoken, or visual

messages in a manner that ensures effective
communication.
EES 3. Execute mathematical operations accurately.
EES 4. Apply a systematic approach to solve

problems.
EES 5. Use a variety of thinking skills to anticipate
and solve problems.
EES 6. Locate, select, organize, and document

information using appropriate technology and
information systems.
EES 7. Analyze, evaluate, and apply relevant

information from a variety of sources.
CLO5 Manage a project through each of the project

process groups including: initiating, planning,
executing, controlling, and closing.
EES 8. Show respect for the diverse opinions,

values, belief systems, and contribution of others.
X
EES 9. Interact with others in groups or team in

ways that contribute to effective working
relationships and the achievement of goals.
EES 10. Manage the use of time and other

resources to complete projects.
EES 11. Take responsibility for one's own actions,
decisions, and consequences.
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Evaluation Criteria:
The Course Learning Outcomes and Essential Employability Skills Outcomes are evaluated by the following evaluation
criterion.
Evaluation Description
Course Learning Outcomes
EESOs
Weighting
Other Measures - ongoing
CLO1, CLO2, CLO3, CLO4, CLO5
EES1, EES2, EES3,

EES4, EES6, EES7
15
Term Test
CLO1, CLO2, CLO3, CLO4
EES1, EES2, EES3,

EES4, EES7
20
Project Documents
CLO3, CLO4, CLO5
EES1, EES2, EES3,

EES4, EES6, EES7,
EES9, EES10
25
Project Deliverable
CLO5
EES1, EES2, EES6,

EES7, EES9, EES10
20
Final Test
CLO1, CLO2, CLO3, CLO4, CLO5
EES1, EES2, EES3,

EES4, EES6, EES7
20
Total
100%
Notes:
1. To reflect established practice in the workplace and demonstrate responsibility, students are required to contact
the section professor within 24 hours of the test if unable to be in attendance for a test. Voicemail messages
and email messages are an acceptable form of contact. A failure to comply will result in a mark of zero for that
test. Tests must be written during the scheduled test time.
Given compliance with the above point, the weighting of a missed test will be applied to the final test or the
weighting of such other evaluation item(s) as the
professor may select.
2. Any student who misses a final evaluation, e.g. final test, presentation, workshop, may be eligible to apply for a
Missed Final Evaluation. Students are required to notify their professor of their absence via email within 24-hours
of the scheduled evaluation. To be eligible, students must have no less than a
cumulative 1.5 GPA, and apply for consideration using the appropriate forms and pay a fee. Some constraints
may necessitate that not all courses will be eligible. Students will be required to meet with their Student Advisor
to complete the Missed Final Evaluation form. Students will be required to go to
the Test Centre to register and pay the associated fee of $150.00. Supplemental tests will be written in the Test
Centre at a predetermined date and time. Students will ONLY be able to apply for a missed evaluation once in
five years.
3. Other measures will consist of quizzes and/or assignments, case study as determined by each individual
section professor. These can include ANY combination of in-class assignments, take-home assignments, and/or
announced or unannounced quizzes, and/or online quizzes and assignments.
4. Students are responsible for textbook; supplementary readings; in-class discussions and activities for the midterm test and final test.
5. The tests will be closed book and may include multiple choice, short answer, and case study questions.
6. The project is a group project - no individual assignments will be accepted.
7. Assignments are to be submitted at the beginning of regularly scheduled classes. To reflect the fact that
lateness is unacceptable in the workplace the penalty for late assignments will be a 20% deduction per school
day.
8. Students must keep back-up copies of all assignments and provide electronic copies upon request.
9. All evaluations are listed above. Extra assignments will not be created for students to increase their grades
during or after the course is complete.
10. The evaluation criteria for all written assignments may include up to 20% for spelling, grammar, and mechanics
as stated in the evaluation guidelines.
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11. A number of group assignments and/or presentations are required for this course. Individual grades will be
adjusted based on individual contribution and not all team members will necessarily receive the same grade.
Group submissions are subject to individual grade adjustment based on one or more of the following: peer
evaluation, instructor observation of attendance and contribution, and testing. If you are not present to
participate in the preparation or presentation of your assignment, you will receive a grade of zero.
12. In-class assignments and discussion will be graded based on evidence of subject knowledge and course
preparation and degree of engagement and effort put into the activity.
13. All research must be fully acknowledged and cited as outlined in Modern Language Association (MLA) Handbook
which can be found at the DC-UOIT library or on the library website. Failure to properly acknowledge research
sources will be considered plagiarism and may result in a zero grade for the submission.
14. Professors may direct students to submit assignments in electronic format. It is the student's sole responsibility
to ensure that any assignments submitted electronically are in an acceptable file format that can be opened and
read by the professor, and that the correct file is chosen for submission. If, after submitting the file, the student
recognizes that an error has been made, any subsequent submissions to correct the error will be subject to the
usual grade deduction for late assignments. It is not the professor's responsibility to notify the student that the
file is incorrect and any submission errors that are not identified and corrected by the student will receive a grade
of zero. It is highly recommended that the student close and reopen a file prior to submission to ensure it will
open correctly. If there is any doubt about acceptable file formats, it is up to the student to check with the
section professor prior to the submission deadline.
15. Professors may direct students to submit tests in electronic format. It is the student's sole responsibility to
ensure that the electronic file submitted is in an acceptable file format that can be opened and read by the
professor, and that the correct file is chosen for submission. If a student submits an inappropriate file and then
leaves the test room, the test will be considered missed and will be subject to the School of Business missed
test policy.
Required Text(s) and Supplies:

1. Schwalbe, K - An Introduction to Project Management, Fifth Edition: With a Brief Guide to Microsoft Project
2016
ISBN 978-1533000781.
2. Access to Microsoft Project
Supplies 3 ring binder with dividers for project/portfolio documents
Google Drive account for collaborative team work.
Recommended Resources (purchase is optional):

1. A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK Guide) - 5th Edition by the Project
Management Institute (PMI), 2013
2. Weekes, S., HR Manager's Guide to Project Management. Toronto: Carswell. 2010 ISBN 978-0-7798-1451-0
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Policies and Expectations for the Learning Environment:

General Policies and Expectations:
General College policies related to
General policies related to
+ Acceptable Use of Information Technology
+ attendance
+ Academic Policies
+ Academic Honesty
+ absence related to tests or assignment due

dates
+ excused absences
+ Student Code of Conduct
+ writing tests and assignments
+ Students Rights and Responsibilities

can be found on-line at
http://www.durhamcollege.ca/academicpolicies
+ classroom management can be found in the

Program Guide (full time programs only) in
MyCampus
http://www.durhamcollege.ca/mycampus/
Course Specific Policies and Expectations:

1. Participation in the project and the meetings is mandatory. If a student is unable to attend class to participate
he/she must notify the professor within 24 hours of the given day. Failure to comply will result in 5% deduction per
occurrence to the student's individual mark for the project. Late arrivals without justified reasons will result in 2%
deduction per occurrence to the student's individual mark for the project.
2. This course requires co-ordination and collaboration with classmates. Students may be expected to complete
approximately the same number of hours, on their own time, as hours indicated on their timetables to meet the course
deliverables.
3. Classes are designed to illustrate and add to the textbook material. Students are expected to have read the material
carefully before class.
4. Academic honesty: All group members together are responsible for the academic integrity of the group's work. Any
incident of academic dishonesty will dealt with according to the Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure. It is critical
for ALL members to review and approve the finished product in advance of its due date.
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General Course Outline Notes:

1.
Students should use the course outline as a learning tool to guide their achievement of the learning
outcomes for this course. Specific questions should be directed to their individual professor.
2.
The college considers the electronic communication methods (i.e. DC Mail or DC Connect) as the primary
channel of communication. Students should check the sources regularly for current course information.
3.
Professors are responsible for following this outline and facilitating the learning as detailed in this outline.
4.
Course outlines should be retained for future needs (i.e. university credits, transfer of credits etc.)
5.
A full description of the Academic Appeals Process can be found at http://durhamcollege.ca/gradeappeal.
6.
Faculty are committed to ensuring accessible learning for all students. Students who would like
assistance with academic access and accommodations in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights
Code should register with the Access and Support Centre (ASC). ASC is located in room SW116,
Oshawa Campus and in room 180 at the Whitby Campus. Contact ASC at 905-721-3123 for more
information.
7.
Durham College is committed to the fundamental values of preserving academic integrity. Durham College
and faculty members reserve the right to use electronic means to detect and help prevent plagiarism.
Students agree that by taking this course all assignments could be subject to submission either by
themselves or by the faculty member for a review of textual similarity to Turnitin.com. Further information
about Turnitin can be found on the Turnitin.com Web site.
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Learning Plan
The Learning Plan is a planning guideline. Actual delivery of content may vary with circumstances.
Students will be notified in writing of changes that involve the addition or deletion of learning outcomes or
evaluations, prior to changes being implemented, as specified in the Course Outline Policy and Procedure at
Durham College.
Wk. Hours:
1
Delivery:
In Class
Intended Learning Objectives

Course Introduction
- Overview of course, resources, evaluation and expectations
- Overview of project, set-up google account.
Module 1: Introduction to Project Management
- Define a project and Project Management.
- Describe characteristics of a project.
- Determine what makes a project different from other work.
- Describe project management process groups: and knowledge areas
- Define project scope and identify the factors that contribute to scope.
- Define each of the Project Management knowledge areas define by PMBOK (Scope, Time, Cost, Human
Resource Management, Procurement, Communication, Quality, Risk, Integration, and Stakeholders).
- Discuss the role and characteristics of an effective project manager
Intended Learning Activities
Review of course outline, project and class expectations
Contrast project work versus regular work
- Ask students what experience they have with managing a project.
Resources and References
Project Outline
DC Connect
Chapters 1 and 2
Evaluation
Other Measures - Ongoing
Weighting
15%
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Wk. Hours:
2
Delivery:
In Class

Module 2: Initiating the Project and Working as a Team
- Write a problem statement for a project.
- Determine the purpose of a project.
- Create SMART objectives for a project.
- Determine success criteria for a project.
- Develop a project scope document and define scope creep.
- Identify risks, assumptions, and constraints related to a project.
- Identify the various stakeholders of a project.
- Write a proposal for a project to obtain approval.
- Develop a project charter to publicize to all stakeholders.
- Start a project notebook and determines its requirements.
- Project Team Selection, submit Google account information
- Cause and Effect Diagram
- Project Definition - Questions to Answer
- Project Scope
- SMART objective
- Project proposal
- Project charter
- Start a project notebook
DC Connect
Chapter 3
Evaluation
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Wk. Hours:
3
Delivery:
In Class

Module 3: Working as an Effective Project Team
- Identify the four stages of Team Development.
- Identify the key roles for effective teams.
- Generate a Code of Cooperation for your Project Team.
- Determine solutions for handling people problems.
- Discuss how to make decision and solve problems
- Develop strategies to resolve conflict with team members
- Plan a meeting using an agenda.
- List the attributes of an effective meeting - including starting on time, setting expectations, effective
facilitation, ending on time, and following up on action items.
- Discuss different types of meetings including: kick-off meetings, project status meeting, management
meetings, brainstorming meetings, and planning meetings.
- Group and Team Roles Assessment
- Ask student to discuss their experience when working on an effective team. How did they know it was
effective?
- Debrief on the key differences between an effective team and an ineffective team
- Build a Code of Cooperation for the Project Team
- Survey students and ask what makes a meeting effective?
- Develop an agenda for project team planning meeting
Handouts
Evaluation
Project Documents- incremental deliverables due throughout the
semester
Wk. Hours:
4
Delivery:
Weighting
25%
In Class

Module 4: Planning the Project
Chapter 4: Planning Projects Part 1
- Identify the elements of a project plan including work breakdown structure, cost estimates, resources, and
project schedule, and project process plans.
- Identify the purpose of project process plans including quality plan, communication plan, change
management plan, and risk management plan.
Chapter 5: Planning Projects Part 2
- Define Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and work package.
- Determine why the WBS is essential to the project plan.
- Construct a WBS for the major project at the correct level of detail.
- Conduct a project planning meeting
- Build a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) for Term Project
DC Connect
Chapters 4 and 5
Evaluation
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Wk. Hours:
5
Delivery:
In Class

Module 4: Planning Projects Part 1- Continued
Chapter 5: Planning Projects Part 2- Continued
Chapter 5: Project Cost Management Estimating Work and Cost
- Distinguish between effort and duration for estimating resource time.
- Use Delphi and PERT methods to estimate time for project activities.
- Add times to the WBS.
- Build a project budget with labour costs and material costs.
Chapter 7: Human Resource Management
- Document project teams roles and responsibilities.
- Build a responsibility matrix for the project.
- Add resources to the WBS.
- Build a Project Organization chart.
- Estimate time for Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) exercise
- Develop a project budget
- Add Project Resources
- Build a responsibility matrix
DC Connect
Chapters 5, 6, 7 and 9
Evaluation
Wk. Hours:
6
Delivery:
In Class

Module 4: Planning the Projects- Continued
Chapter 8: Planning Projects
- Define network diagram, Gantt chart, predecessor and successor.
- Determine how to sequence tasks in the project using finish to start dependency method.
- Build a project schedule using network diagram method.
- Determine critical path, slack time, deadlines, milestones
- Build a project schedule using task dependencies showing as a network diagram and Gantt chart
- Worked examples to determine the critical path.
DC Connect
Chapter 8
Evaluation
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Wk. Hours:
7
Delivery:
In Class

Mid Term Test
Module 4: Planning the Project- Continued
Chapter 8: Building a Schedule - Continued
- Worked examples to determine the critical path
DC Connect
Chapters 1-5
Weighting
20%
Evaluation
Mid-Term Test
Wk. Hours:
8
Delivery:
In Class

Module 4: Planning Projects -Continued
Appendix A: Building a Schedule and MS Project Resources
- Transfer WBS information to Microsoft Project to build a project schedule.
- Navigate in Microsoft Project
- Create a Project Schedule
- Define Project Calendars
- Enter Tasks and Task Details
- Organize Tasks into Phases
- Link Tasks
- Document Tasks
- Review the Project Schedule's Duration
- Develop strategies to shorten the project schedule.
- Microsoft Project activity
- Build a project schedule
DC Connect
Appendix A
Evaluation
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Wk. Hours:
9
Delivery:
In Class

Chapter 6: Project Quality Management
- Define quality terms.
- Determine elements of a Quality Management Plan.
- Develop a Quality Management Plan.
- Make adjustments to the WBS and Project schedule to reflect the Quality Management Plan.
- Determine methods to use for finding quality issues and recording quality information
Chapter 6: Project Communications Management
- Determine how to communicate effectively.
- Determine the components of the Communication Plan.
- Develop a Communication Plan for a Project.
- Develop a Quality Management Plan
- Create a Communication Plan
DC Connect
Chapter 6
Evaluation
Wk. Hours:
10
Delivery:
In Class

Module 5: Process Plans for the Project Plan - Continued
Chapter 7 : Change Requests
- Define Change Management.
- Determine Change Management Process.
- Decided on Change Management Board.
- Update WBS and project schedule to reflect change management items.
Chapter 6 : Project Risk Management
- Identify different types of project risks.
- Analyze risk that a project faces and rate the risk using a scale.
- Develop action plans to mitigate risks
- Change management plan
- Risk Assessment Log
DC Connect
Chapters 7 and 6
Evaluation
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Wk. Hours:
11
Delivery:
In Class

Module 6: Executing the Project
- Determine how to start and execute a project
- Execute Project
Module 6: Chapter 8 - Forecasting with Earned Value Management
- Define Earned Value, Planned Value, and Actual Cost
- Determine how the project is progressing using various analysis tools including CV, SV, CPI, SPI
- Determine ways to fast track a project including crashing, using different resources, reducing scope
- Prepare a recovery plan for a troubled project
- Project kick-off meeting
- Review project plan, ground rules, and management processes
- Prepare agenda for weekly status report meeting
- Weekly status meeting
- Worked example of project crashing
- Brainstorm ideas on how to recover a troubled project
- Calculate the progress of a project using various tools.
DC Connect
Chapters 6, 7 and 8.
Evaluation
Wk. Hours:
12
Delivery:
In Class

Module 7: Monitoring and Controlling the Project -Continued
Module 8: Closing the Project
- Determine how you know the project was a success
- Close out a project
- Discuss the purpose and the requirements of the closeout report
- Define what lessons learned are and why it is important to capture the information
- Determine the open ended questions to ask that generate lessons learned
- Closeout Report
- Lesson Learned Meeting
DC Connect
Chapters 7
Evaluation
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Wk. Hours:
13
Delivery:
In Class

Course Material and Project Wrap up
Final Test
- complete all required project documents and deliverables
All course material
Weighting
20%
Evaluation
Final Test
Wk. Hours:
14
Delivery:
In Class

Course Material and Project Wrap up
Finalize project
-Submit all final project requirements including documentation and deliverable
All course material
Evaluation
Project Deliverable
Weighting
20%
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School of Bus, IT & Management

Project Management for HR

BITM-Business Administration-Human Resources Advanced Diploma

Course Equiv. Code(s):

PROJ 1280, PROJ 4202,

Delivery Mode(s): In class X

Durham College Course Outline - PROJ 3201 - 2016-2017

Subject Eligibility for Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition

PLAR Assessment (if eligible):

Durham College Course Outline - PROJ 3201 - 2016-2017

Course Learning Outcomes

Essential Employability Skill Outcomes (EESO)

EES 1. Communicate clearly, concisely and

EES 2. Respond to written, spoken, or visual

EES 3. Execute mathematical operations accurately.

EES 4. Apply a systematic approach to solve

EES 6. Locate, select, organize, and document

EES 7. Analyze, evaluate, and apply relevant

CLO5 Manage a project through each of the project

EES 8. Show respect for the diverse opinions,

EES 9. Interact with others in groups or team in

EES 10. Manage the use of time and other

Durham College Course Outline - PROJ 3201 - 2016-2017

Course Learning Outcomes

Other Measures - ongoing

CLO1, CLO2, CLO3, CLO4, CLO5

EES1, EES2, EES3,

CLO1, CLO2, CLO3, CLO4

EES1, EES2, EES3,

CLO3, CLO4, CLO5

EES1, EES2, EES3,

EES1, EES2, EES6,

CLO1, CLO2, CLO3, CLO4, CLO5

EES1, EES2, EES3,

Durham College Course Outline - PROJ 3201 - 2016-2017

Required Text(s) and Supplies:

Recommended Resources (purchase is optional):

Durham College Course Outline - PROJ 3201 - 2016-2017

Policies and Expectations for the Learning Environment:

General policies related to

+ Acceptable Use of Information Technology

+ absence related to tests or assignment due

+ Student Code of Conduct

+ writing tests and assignments

+ Students Rights and Responsibilities

+ classroom management can be found in the

Course Specific Policies and Expectations:

Durham College Course Outline - PROJ 3201 - 2016-2017

General Course Outline Notes:

A full description of the Academic Appeals Process can be found at http://durhamcollege.ca/gradeappeal.

Durham College Course Outline - PROJ 3201 - 2016-2017

Intended Learning Objectives

Durham College Course Outline - PROJ 3201 - 2016-2017

Intended Learning Objectives

Durham College Course Outline - PROJ 3201 - 2016-2017

Intended Learning Objectives

Intended Learning Objectives

Durham College Course Outline - PROJ 3201 - 2016-2017

Intended Learning Objectives

Intended Learning Objectives

Durham College Course Outline - PROJ 3201 - 2016-2017

Intended Learning Objectives

Intended Learning Objectives