Assessment 4 Specifications

PPMP20007 Project Management Concepts (Term 1 2025)
Unit Coordinator: Dr Ashkan Memari
Assessment Title: Comprehensive Project Management Plan (PMP) Development
Assessment Type: Group Project (3–4 students per team)
Weighting: 50% of Overall Grade
Word Limit: 3000 words (excluding appendices and references)
Submission Format: Word/PDF document with OneDrive link to supporting artefacts
Due Date: Week 12
Part A. Written report (Group submission) (40 marks)
This assessment requires students to work in groups of 3–4 to develop a comprehensive Project
Management Plan (PMP) for a complex, real-world project scenario. The PMP must include project
objectives, scope, delivery method, scheduling, budgeting, quality management, risk management
and stakeholder management. Each group will justify their management decisions using industry best
practices, academic literature, and project management standards (e.g., PMBOK, PRINCE2, Agile).
Students who are not part of a team by week 3 will be allocated a team by their tutor and will have
to abide by their decision. No change in team membership can be allowed once groups are formed
as that would affect team performance. Students must form teams with students from the
same tutorial class. DST students are encouraged to work in a team as well but may apply to work
individually should circumstances prohibit effective team formation. This assignment accounts for
50% of your overall grade and consists of:
• A 3000-word Project Management Plan following a professional report format (Infographic).
• Include supporting artefacts (Gantt chart, risk register, cost breakdown, stakeholder analysis
etc.).
• In addition to the report, you must provide a link to the OneDrive folder at the end of the
report where you have stored all your research artefacts. The folder should include relevant
materials such as relevant resources, earlier word drafts, communications with team members,
meeting minutes and any other resources you have used or created while developing the
report.
• Failure to submit the link to the OneDrive folder will result in a zero mark.
• Based on the resources stored in the OneDrive folder, the marks in Part A may be moderated.
• Each student must complete a confidential peer evaluation form assessing the contribution of
all team members, including themselves.
• You are allowed and encouraged to use GenAI (e.g. ChatGPT) in an ethical and
responsible manner. Ensure you familiarise yourself with the “Academic Integrity”
guidelines available on Moodle.
Assessment Components
Part A: Project Management Plan (PMP)
Students are required to develop a 3,000-word Project Management Plan (PMP) structured as
a professional report. It is essential to distinguish between a report and an essay—please review
the provided example of a professional report at the end of this document. The report must be
presented in an infographic format. You can find many free infographic templates online or on
websites such as Canva.
Develop a comprehensive PMP for the introduction of a new product or service (your project). You
have the flexibility to select the product or service, as well as the organisational context in which it
will be implemented. The launch is scheduled to take place 2 to 3 months after Week 11.
You may choose from the following project examples or propose a project of your own:
• University Campus Sustainability Initiative: Design and launch a mobile app that helps students
manage their time, track assignments, and collaborate on group projects.
• Construction of a Smart Classroom: Plan the design and construction of a technology
enhanced classroom with smart boards, AI-based learning tools, and ergonomic furniture.
• Blockchain-Based Voting System for Elections: A government agency is developing a secure
digital voting platform using blockchain technology.
• Drone Delivery System for Medical Supplies: A healthcare startup is piloting a drone-based
delivery system for urgent medical supplies in remote areas.
• Sustainable Underwater Hotel: luxury resort company is building the world’s first eco-friendly
underwater hotel.
• Fashion Show Event Planning: A fashion brand is hosting a runway show for their new clothing
line, with VIP guests and media coverage
• Stand-Up Comedy Tour: A comedian is planning a national stand-up comedy tour, covering 20
cities in three months.
• Film Production: A production company is planning a low-budget independent movie with a
six-month timeline.
• Charity Gala & Fundraiser: A non-profit organization is hosting a charity gala dinner to raise
funds for a social cause.
The PMP must comprehensively address the following aspects:
1. Executive Summary (3 marks)
The first page of your report should be an infographic-style executive summary that provides a
snapshot of your entire project. This summary should highlight the key details (e.g. Milestones,
Overall Budget, Project’s Duration, major Risks, Inclusions, Exclusions, Key Assumptions and
Constraints, etc.) in a visually engaging format, making it easy to understand at a glance
(
Tip: Since this is the final part of your report, prepare it after completing all project plans to
ensure accuracy and completeness).
2. Project Objectives and Scope (7 marks)
• Project Justification: Explain why your chosen initiative qualifies as a project, using the six
key characteristics of a project (
Hint: visit the Week 1 lecture slides).
• Scope Statement: Clearly outline the project’s purpose, objectives, and high-level details as
part of the Scope Statement ( Hint: visit the Week 1 lecture slides)
• Project Goals, Deliverables & Scope Boundaries: Define the project’s goals (what it aims
to achieve.
Tip: Use SMART method). Identify the key deliverables (tangible outputs of the
project). Establish scope boundaries (what is included and excluded from the project)
(
Hint: visit the Week 3 lecture slides).
• Project Prioritisation: Determine and present project priorities across Scope, Time, Cost,
and Quality using either: Project Iron Triangle (to highlight trade-offs between these
constraints) or Project Priority Matrix (to visualise the relative importance of each factor)
(
Hint: visit the Week 3 lecture slides).
• Key Assumptions, Constraints, and Exclusions: Identify and document at least: Two key
assumptions (conditions believed to be true for project success). Two constraints (limitations
such as budget, time, or resources). Two exclusions (items specifically not covered within the
project scope).
3. Project Scheduling and Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) (10 marks)
• Create a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) with at least five levels, including four major
deliverables, each with three work packages. ( Hint: visit the Week 3 lecture slides)
• Estimate task durations using an appropriate time estimation method and justify your choice in
the appendix ( Hint: visit the Week 5 lecture slides).
• Develop a Gantt chart that outlines tasks, dependencies, and milestones.
• Develop a Project Network and Critical Path Method (CPM) analysis, including a high-level
network diagram in the main report that highlights main deliverables and the critical path.
Provide detailed network information, including activity durations, slack, and critical path
calculations, in the appendix. Use Microsoft Project for these tasks ( Hint: visit the Weeks
3 & 4 lecture slides).
4. Budgeting and Cost Management (5 marks)
• Provide a high-level budget including contingency reserves.
• Use cost estimation techniques to justify budget allocation, in the appendix.
• Produce a cash flow chart that shows the expected timing of expenditure and cumulative
spend over the duration of the project (using a spreadsheet application). Resource costs can
be assumed (i.e. back-up evidence is not required) ( Hint: visit the Week 6 lecture slides).
5. Quality Management Plan (3 marks)
• Define quality objectives and performance metrics.
• Outline quality assurance and control mechanisms ( Hint: visit the Week 7 lecture slides).
6. Risk Management Plan (7 marks)
• Develop a comprehensive risk register that identifies potential risks, their likelihood, impact,
and corresponding mitigation strategies using a Risk Response Matrix.
• Include at least 12 risk events, covering cost, time, scope, and quality (at least three for each
category). Additionally, identify four positive risk events (opportunities)—one for each
category: cost, quality, time, and scope.
• Develop Risk Severity Matrix to assess both negative risks (threats) and positive risks
(opportunities) and develop appropriate risk response strategies for each (
Week 7 lecture slides).
7. Stakeholder Management & Communication Plan (5 marks)
• Identify key stakeholders and develop Responsibility Matrix
• Develop Stakeholder Power/interest matrix
Hint: visit the
• Develop Project Communication Plan (in Table format) ( Hint: visit the Week 7 lecture
slides).
Part B: Supporting Artefacts and Research Repository (5 marks)
• Each group must create and maintain a OneDrive folder containing all relevant research
materials, draft versions, communication logs, and meeting minutes.
• The OneDrive link must be provided at the end of the final report.
• Failure to submit this link will result in a zero mark for this component.
• Marks from Part A may be moderated based on the quality and depth of the resources
stored in the OneDrive folder.
Part C: Peer Evaluation (5 marks)
• Group Reflection (only ONE submission per each group): Reflect on your experience
and insights as a team gained from using GenAI in this assignment. Your reflection will be
anonymised and may be used for research purposes to understand the impact and
effectiveness of generative AI in educational settings.
• Each student must complete a confidential peer evaluation form, assessing their team
members’ contributions (including self-assessment). Peer evaluations may adjust
individual grades based on contribution levels.
Use the following table and submit it individually:
Team Member
Contribution
to the Group
(1-5)
Quality
of Work
(1-5)
Collaboration &
Communication
(1-5)
Self (Your
Name)

Member 1
Responsibility &
Commitment
(1-5)
Comments
(Optional)
Member 2
Member 3
Member 4
(if applicable)
Peer Evaluation Penalty
Individual scores from peer evaluations will impact final grades as follows:
Peer Evaluation Score
Penalty Applied
15 – 20
12 – 14
No penalty applied -5 marks deducted from the individual’s final assignment score
9 – 11
5 – 8 -10 marks deducted from the individual’s final assignment score -15 marks deducted from the individual’s final assignment score
0 – 4 -20 marks deducted from the individual’s final assignment score
Note: Low peer evaluation scores indicate insufficient contribution to group work. Penalties ensure
fairness and accountability in teamwork.
Submission Requirements
• Final PMP report in Word/PDF format submitted via Moodle.
• OneDrive link to the group’s research repository included in the report.
• Peer evaluation forms submitted separately via Moodle.
This is what a High Distinction (HD) Assignment should look like—a professionally structured and
polished report with a professional appearance.
Academic Integrity and Plagiarism
• All submissions will be checked for academic integrity using Turnitin.
• Plagiarism or collusion will result in penalties/failure as per university policy.
• Teams must acknowledge all sources, frameworks, and software used.

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