IPE MBA Assignment for Project Management Programme : Master of Business Administration Module : Project Management Term : IPEMBA-2017 T1Feb-May 2017 Online Submission Deadline : Before 21st May 2017 23:59 (Malaysia Time Zone) Word Count : 4,000-4500 words maximum Introduction IPE MBA Assignment for Project Management This assignment requires you to apply principles and techniques you have learned in the module to fa c i li t a t e t h e planning of a new project to be implemented in your work place. Your Tasks must include the following: 1. Identifying or prospecting a project to be implemented with supporting project rationale and justifications. 2. Presenting the project scope and final deliverables for the project. 3. Assessing the Project options, risks, viability and benefits 4. Defining the products or deliverables upon the completion of the said project. 5. Estimating time and cost needed for completing the full project. 6. Provide Project funding required in order to complete the project. 7. Assessing the HR requirements when putting together the Project team. 8. Include a Project progress, control mechanisms and reporting framework 9. Analyze task dependencies to identify project’s critical path and project schedule. 10. Provisions for Project closure. Note that, in this assignment, you are planning a project and not doing it. Also note that planning requires a number of assumptions of the setting where the project is carried out and therefore you need to have a specific organization in mind, while you plan for them. Instructions for the Management Report: Your report (not exceeding 4500 words) should incorporate the following: a) Executive Summary (5%) 200-300 words, not to be included in the word count. (b) Introduction (10%) You should provide a concise overview of the nature of this project and clearly identify the major key players involved and have accountability of this project. (c) Main Body (65%) You should identify suitable theories, frameworks or models to use in the report when undertaking a critical evaluation and investigation to deal with tasks1-10 under appropriate main and subheadings. (d) Conclusion and Recommendations (10%) Direct the end of your report to the Managing Director of the organization (e) Citations and References (10%) Harvard-style reference system with in-text and end text referencing list. Have a minimum of 12 references. Further Instructions • Font Style: Times New Roman & Font Size: 12 • Line Spacing: 1.5 • • Page Layout/Orientation: Portrait • All the margins should be set about 25mm on both sides (i.e. left & right) of each page. • Numerical Systems (e.g 1.0, 1.1 and 1.1.1) should be used for each section and subsection. • Word count must be indicated on the cover page of the assignment. Important Note: This assignment MUST be submitted on or before the due date which is the 21st May 2017 Word Count • Your word count should not include your reference list or appendices. You should provide your word count also at the end of your report. • Exceeding the word count by more than 10% will result in a penalty of 10% of your marks for your work. • If your work is significantly shorter, then you will probably have failed to provide the level of detail required. Assessment Grading Criteria Classification Mark (%) Description Distinction 70-100 As for “60-69 marks” band plus the following: Shows clear evidence of wide and relevant reading and an engagement with the conceptual issues. Develops a sophisticated and intelligent argument. Shows a rigorous use and a sophisticated understanding of relevant source materials, balancing appropriately between factual detail and key theoretical issues. Materials are evaluated directly and their assumptions and arguments challenged and/or appraised. Shows original thinking and a willingness to take risks. Commendation 60-69 Shows strong evidence of critical insight and critical thinking. Shows a detailed understanding of the major factual and/or theoretical issues and directly engages with the relevant literature on the question set. Develops a focussed and clear argument and articulates clearly and convincingly with a sustained train of logical thought. Shows clear evidence of planning and appropriate choice of sources and methodology/concepts/models. Pass 50-59 Shows a reasonable understanding of the major factual and/or theoretical issues involved. Shows evidence of planning and selection from relevant sources. Demonstrates some knowledge of the relevant literature. Text shows, in places, examples of a clear train of thought or argument. Text is introduced and concludes appropriately. Marginal Fail 40-49 Shows some awareness and understanding of the factual or theoretical issues, but with little development. Misunderstandings are evident. Shows some evidence of planning, although irrelevant/ unrelated material or arguments are included Poor Failure <40 Fails to answer the assignment question or to develop an argument that relates to the question set. Does not engage with the relevant literature or demonstrate a knowledge of the key issues. Contains clear conceptual or factual errors or misunderstandings. Academic honesty and Plagiarism Please acknowledge all references and sources that you use in your work. This is not just good manners but also academic honesty. Refer to “How To Avoid Plagiarism.” which is provided for your guidance found in the Introduction session. Importance note: Before you upload your assignment submission, you MUST first submit your assignment for plagiarism screening via: [email protected] by or before week 8 (8th May – 14th May 2017) from the commencement of your module on 20th March 2017. Please specify clearly your Student ID, Full Name and the Module Title. Based on the plagiarism check results, you are required to take the required steps as detailed in the table as provided in the latest circular on plagiarism policy with effect May 2016 and upload the assignment for grading as follows: 1. Students’ assignment who clear the test (15% or less) will upload their assignment by end of week 9 (15th May – 21st May or earlier) for marking 2. Students’ assignment who failed the test marginally (16-20%) will be required to make required changes in their assignment and then upload for marking by end of week 10 (15th May – 21st May or earlier) 3. Students with (21-35%) will be required to redo and resubmit their assignment and submit for plagiarism check on week 14 ( 19th June – 25th June or earlier ) before uploading for marking on week 16 (3rd July – 9th July). The marks will not be capped. 4. Students with (36% and more) will be required to redo and resubmit their assignment and submit for plagiarism check on week 14 (19th June – 25th June or earlier ) before uploading for marking on week 16 (3rd July – 9th July). The marks will be capped.