PMQ606 Project Investigation 2
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| Unit code: | PMQ606 |
|---|---|
| Prerequisite(s): | PMQ603 |
| Equivalent(s): | PMN606 |
| Credit points: | 12 |
| Timetable | Details in HiQ, if available |
| Availabilities |
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| Domestic tuition unit fee | $3,312 |
| International unit fee | $4,620 |
Unit Outline: Session 1 2024, QUT Online, Online
| Unit code: | PMQ606 |
|---|---|
| Credit points: | 12 |
| Pre-requisite: | PMQ603 |
| Equivalent: | PMN606 |
Overview
Problem definition, evidence-based literature searching, applied research, reflective practice and effective communication of solutions through reporting are essential attributes of the modern Project Manager. This unit enables you to plan and execute an independent and applied research project addressing a relevant real world problem in a related project management discipline area and effectively communicate processes and solutions in a reflective way. It provides an opportunity to individualise your studies by concentrating on a specific problem and build on the applied, evidence-based research skills and knowledge you have gained in PMQ603 Project Investigation 1.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit you will be able to:
- Demonstrate advanced problem solving, analysis and research design skills through a project in a business or project management context.
- Retrieve and review information at an advanced level from various sources using appropriate strategies and techniques.
- Plan and implement the research project in a systematic, rigorous and ethical way.
- Reflect on your approach and outcomes in a critical and constructive way.
- Demonstrate advanced skills in writing, documentation and presentation of scholarly literature method and outcomes.
Content
The project is to be an empirical/evidence-based research project with the findings adding to the factual base of the topic or to addressing a relevant real world problem in a business or project management setting. You will build upon your project proposal developed in PMQ603 Project Investigation 1, reflect on your experiences and learning for project progress reporting, primarily leverage secondary data/ information sources for analysis with the core final outcome being the Final Research Report in the form of an article.
The content of this unit will include applied aspects of:
- information retrieval and literature review
- research design
- ethical conduct of research including academic integrity, copyright, intellectual property
- applied research methodologies relevant to the collection, synthesis, analysis, interpretation and reporting of secondary data or information
- academic/professional writing, reporting and presentation
- critical thinking, analysis, and reflective practice
Learning Approaches
Your learning in this unit will take place through an independent work-related project and incorporates some aspects of work-integrated learning, problem/project based learning, and experiential learning. You are expected to engage with unit materials and readings as recommended by the unit coordinator and/or supervisor.
Feedback on Learning and Assessment
There will be an opportunity to discuss any problems you may have encountered with the unit coordinator/supervisor and obtain necessary advice and assistance on your project and its progress throughout the unit teaching period. You will receive written feedback/comments on the summative assessment works in addition to the specific feedback provided through criteria reference sheets.
Assessment
Overview
The assessments are designed to foster critical engagement with unit content and engage in real world scenarios in order for you to develop an understanding of the key issues involved in the application of research within a professional project management and business setting. Criterion Referenced Assessments (CRAs) will be used to mark all the assessments.
Unit Grading Scheme
7- point scale
Assessment Tasks
Assessment: Professional Plans
Progress Scoping Report. Report on research development and progress.
This is an assignment for the purposes of an extension.
Assessment: Final Research Report
Written project report providing a detailed description of the project and its outcomes. Project specific appendices to the report may be specified by your project supervisor.
This is an assignment for the purposes of an extension.
Assessment: Reflective Journal
Reflective diary or journal providing details of research progress/ process and experiences associated with the project. The journal will be used progressively for consultation with your supervisor, with final submission at the end of semester.
This is an assignment for the purposes of an extension.
Academic Integrity
Students are expected to engage in learning and assessment at QUT with honesty, transparency and fairness. Maintaining academic integrity means upholding these principles and demonstrating valuable professional capabilities based on ethical foundations.
Failure to maintain academic integrity can take many forms. It includes cheating in examinations, plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion, and submitting an assessment item completed by another person (e.g. contract cheating). It can also include providing your assessment to another entity, such as to a person or website.
You are encouraged to make use of QUT’s learning support services, resources and tools to assure the academic integrity of your assessment. This includes the use of text matching software that may be available to assist with self-assessing your academic integrity as part of the assessment submission process.
Further details of QUT’s approach to academic integrity are outlined in the Academic integrity policy and the Student Code of Conduct. Breaching QUT’s Academic integrity policy is regarded as student misconduct and can lead to the imposition of penalties ranging from a grade reduction to exclusion from QUT.
Resources
Most of the readings will be determined by your individual project requirements. A list of other general readings will be provided on-line at the commencement of the semester.
There are no extraordinary charges or costs associated with the requirements for this unit.
Risk Assessment Statement
There are no extraordinary risks associated with this unit.
Unit Outline: Session 3 2024, QUT Online, Online
| Unit code: | PMQ606 |
|---|---|
| Credit points: | 12 |
| Pre-requisite: | PMQ603 |
| Equivalent: | PMN606 |
Overview
Problem definition, evidence-based literature searching, applied research, reflective practice and effective communication of solutions through reporting are essential attributes of the modern Project Manager. This unit enables you to plan and execute an independent and applied research project addressing a relevant real world problem in a related project management discipline area and effectively communicate processes and solutions in a reflective way. It provides an opportunity to individualise your studies by concentrating on a specific problem and build on the applied, evidence-based research skills and knowledge you have gained in PMQ603 Project Investigation 1.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit you will be able to:
- Demonstrate advanced problem solving, analysis and research design skills through a project in a business or project management context.
- Retrieve and review information at an advanced level from various sources using appropriate strategies and techniques.
- Plan and implement the research project in a systematic, rigorous and ethical way.
- Reflect on your approach and outcomes in a critical and constructive way.
- Demonstrate advanced skills in writing, documentation and presentation of scholarly literature method and outcomes.
Content
The project is to be an empirical/evidence-based research project with the findings adding to the factual base of the topic or to addressing a relevant real world problem in a business or project management setting. You will build upon your project proposal developed in PMQ603 Project Investigation 1, reflect on your experiences and learning for project progress reporting, primarily leverage secondary data/ information sources for analysis with the core final outcome being the Final Research Report in the form of an article.
The content of this unit will include applied aspects of:
- information retrieval and literature review
- research design
- ethical conduct of research including academic integrity, copyright, intellectual property
- applied research methodologies relevant to the collection, synthesis, analysis, interpretation and reporting of secondary data or information
- academic/professional writing, reporting and presentation
- critical thinking, analysis, and reflective practice
Learning Approaches
Your learning in this unit will take place through an independent work-related project and incorporates some aspects of work-integrated learning, problem/project based learning, and experiential learning. You are expected to engage with unit materials and readings as recommended by the unit coordinator and/or supervisor.
Feedback on Learning and Assessment
There will be an opportunity to discuss any problems you may have encountered with the unit coordinator/supervisor and obtain necessary advice and assistance on your project and its progress throughout the unit teaching period. You will receive written feedback/comments on the summative assessment works in addition to the specific feedback provided through criteria reference sheets.
Assessment
Overview
The assessments are designed to foster critical engagement with unit content and engage in real world scenarios in order for you to develop an understanding of the key issues involved in the application of research within a professional project management and business setting. Criterion Referenced Assessments (CRAs) will be used to mark all the assessments.
Unit Grading Scheme
7- point scale
Assessment Tasks
Assessment: Professional Plans
Progress Scoping Report. Report on research development and progress.
This is an assignment for the purposes of an extension.
Assessment: Final Research Report
Written project report providing a detailed description of the project and its outcomes. Project specific appendices to the report may be specified by your project supervisor.
This is an assignment for the purposes of an extension.
Assessment: Reflective Journal
Reflective diary or journal providing details of research progress/ process and experiences associated with the project. The journal will be used progressively for consultation with your supervisor, with final submission at the end of semester.
This is an assignment for the purposes of an extension.
Academic Integrity
Students are expected to engage in learning and assessment at QUT with honesty, transparency and fairness. Maintaining academic integrity means upholding these principles and demonstrating valuable professional capabilities based on ethical foundations.
Failure to maintain academic integrity can take many forms. It includes cheating in examinations, plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion, and submitting an assessment item completed by another person (e.g. contract cheating). It can also include providing your assessment to another entity, such as to a person or website.
You are encouraged to make use of QUT’s learning support services, resources and tools to assure the academic integrity of your assessment. This includes the use of text matching software that may be available to assist with self-assessing your academic integrity as part of the assessment submission process.
Further details of QUT’s approach to academic integrity are outlined in the Academic integrity policy and the Student Code of Conduct. Breaching QUT’s Academic integrity policy is regarded as student misconduct and can lead to the imposition of penalties ranging from a grade reduction to exclusion from QUT.
Resources
Most of the readings will be determined by your individual project requirements. A list of other general readings will be provided on-line at the commencement of the semester.
There are no extraordinary charges or costs associated with the requirements for this unit.
Risk Assessment Statement
There are no extraordinary risks associated with this unit.