BIS2003 IS Project Management Assessment 3

Assessment Overview

Weighting: 30% of unit total
Due Date: Week12, Sunday, by 23:55 AEST/AEDT
Assessment Type: Individual Assessment
Word Count / Length: 3000 words +/- 10%

Unit Learning Outcomes

In this assessment, you will be tested on whether you have successfully met the following Unit Learning Outcomes (ULOs):

• ULO-2: Explain the importance of project communication management for IS projects and develop project communication plans.
• ULO-3: Apply appropriate techniques and tools for project schedule management.
• ULO-4: Explain the key threats related to improving quality in IS projects and analyse risks for specific projects
• ULO-5: Utilise techniques for controlling potential risks on specific IS projects.

Submission Type and Required Format

The type of assessment you will be completing is an Individual Assessment. It should include the following:

• MS Word file that includes items 1 – 4, 6
• MS Excel file with the calculations of the project cost and NPV

Assessment Details

Assessment Purpose

The purpose of this assessment is to apply project management principles to a real-world scenario by completing key project documentation and performing practical tasks related to the ABC Case study. This task develops essential skills such as stakeholder analysis, cost estimation, scheduling, and project planning, which are highly relevant to future roles in project coordination, business analysis, and operations management.

Assessment Instructions

In this assessment, you will need to complete the following steps:

1. Based on case study provided in assignment 2, explain phases of the Project Life Cycle (PLC)
2. Create a Stakeholder Register (SR) and Communication Management Plan (CMP)
3. Create a Project Charter (PC) that would approved/signed
4. Create a Project Network Diagram (PND)
5. Calculate the project cost and the Net Present Value (NPV) – download the project costs and examples from Canvas
6. Create the Project Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Use

In this assessment, the use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools is PERMITTED. You CANNOT use AI tools to generate your full assessment. Students take full responsibility for the content of their assessments, and AI tools should be used as a supplement to your own research and analysis rather than as a replacement. If you use AI tools in an unethical or irresponsible manner, such as copying AI-generated output without checking it against reliable sources, you risk committing academic misconduct. Any use of AI must be appropriately acknowledged in the AI declaration on the Assessment Cover Sheet.

Refer to the Using AI page on the ECA Library and Learning Support website for further guidance.

Other Important Information

Assessment Resources

It is strongly recommended that you use the following to find academic peer-reviewed sources of information.

• ECA Library catalogue and databases
• Unit Readings (Course Reserves)
• Subject Guide: BIS2003

For in-text citation and referencing, follow the ECA HE Student Guide to APA 7th Referencing.

Submission Requirements

On completion of your assessment:

• Follow the Assessment Presentation Guidelines
• Submit your document as a PDF or MS Word document via the assessment submission link in Canvas.
• Include a completed Assessment Cover Sheet, including the AI Declaration, and attach it to the assessment.
• Save drafts of your work.

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Assessment 3 Rubric

Criteria (weighted as indicated below)

High Distinction (HD) 85-100

Distinction (D) 75-84

Credit (C) 65-74

Pass (P) 50-64

Fail (F) 0-49

Criteria 1: Understanding of Project Life Cycle (10%)

Displays exceptional insight into all phases; applies concepts critically and comprehensively.

Provides accurate, detailed explanation of each phase; shows breadth and depth of understanding.

Demonstrates clear understanding of project life cycle with most key phases explained.

Basic awareness of project life cycle; some key phases mentioned but with limited depth.

Inadequate or incorrect understanding of project life cycle phases; lacks structure or clarity.

Criteria 2: Cost Analysis and Net Present Value (NPV) using Excel (30%)

Outstanding application of Excel features; precise and practical cost analysis with strategic insight into NPV application.

Detailed and accurate cost analysis; uses Excel effectively to produce well-structured NPV.

Reasonable application of Excel tools with correct NPV and cost calculations; moderate detail.

Basic understanding of cost elements and NPV; minimal use of Excel formulas.

Fails to demonstrate understanding of cost analysis or NPV; incorrect or missing use of Excel.

Criteria 3: Communication Management, Project Charter (PC), Stakeholder Register (SR), and Communication Management Plan (CMP) (40%)

Comprehensive, professionally structured documents; exceptional understanding of communication strategies and stakeholder analysis.

Detailed, well-integrated documents; demonstrates strong conceptual and practical understanding.

Well-organised and mostly accurate PC, SR, and CMP; demonstrates sound understanding.

Basic structure of PC, SR, and CMP provided; limited understanding of purpose and stakeholders.

Lacks clarity or correctness in PC, SR, and CMP; poor understanding of stakeholder and communication strategies.

Criteria 4: Project Network Diagram (PND) and Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) (20%)

Exceptional design and clarity; tasks, dependencies, and hierarchies expertly presented with strategic insight.

Very well developed diagrams; tasks and dependencies well defined; strong application.

Accurate PND and WBS with clear structure and logical sequencing; moderate insight.

Basic elements of PND and WBS presented; limited explanation of tasks and sequencing.

PND and WBS are incomplete, incorrect or poorly explained; lacks clarity and relevance.