Course coordinator
Associate Professor Dongming Xu
Course overview
- Study period
- Semester 1, 2026 (23/02/2026 - 20/06/2026)
- Study level
- Undergraduate
- Location
- St Lucia
- Attendance mode
- In Person
- Units
- 2
- Administrative campus
- St Lucia
- Coordinating unit
- Business School
To ensure successful completion, information systems projects require careful planning, analysis and management. This course introduces students to core project management principles. The course provides students with knowledge and skills in defining project scope, estimating risks, identifying stakeholders, understanding human and organisational factors, project leadership, and project controlling/management.
This new course blends hand-on, collaborative workshops sessions with modern online learning materials to explore the essentials of managing information systems projects.
Students take on the role of a project manager through authentic learning experiences that simulate real-world project management processes and practices, leveraging a variety of AI-powered platforms. As a newly developed course, student feedback will shape its evolution.
Course requirements
Prerequisites
You'll need to complete the following courses before enrolling in this one:
BISM1201
Course contact
Course staff
Lecturer
Associate Professor Dongming Xu
Timetable
The timetable for this course is available on the UQ Public Timetable.
Additional timetable information
Please note: Teaching staff do not have access to the timetabling system to help with class allocation. Therefore, should you need help with your timetable and/or allocation of classes, please email business.mytimetable@uq.edu.au from your UQ student email account with the following details:
- Full Name
- Student ID
- Course Code
Aims and outcomes
This course aims to provide students with an understanding of effective approaches to managing and communicating information systems projects in organisations.
Learning outcomes
After successfully completing this course you should be able to:
LO1.
Identify key phases of managing information systems projects.
LO2.
Develop and describe project artefacts including project plans, scheduled, budgets, reports, and dashboards.
LO3.
Identify and evaluate project related risks and mitigations.
LO4.
Reflect on human, team, and organisational factors impacting projects.
LO5.
Work effectively as part of a team to create and communicate best practice project deliverables.
Assessment
Assessment summary
| Category | Assessment task | Weight | Due date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Examination |
In-Semester Exam
|
30% |
Week 7, Thu
During Seminar Time. |
| Paper/ Report/ Annotation |
Project Brief
|
30% |
20/04/2026 4:00 pm |
| Paper/ Report/ Annotation, Presentation |
Project Management Plan and Presentation
|
40% (30% Project Plan, 10% Presentation) |
29/05/2026 4:00 pm |
Assessment details
In-Semester Exam
- Identity Verified
- In-person
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Examination
- Weight
- 30%
- Due date
Week 7, Thu
During Seminar Time.
- Other conditions
- Time limited, Secure.
Task description
The In-Semester Exam will be a MCQ and Short Answer exam covering weeks 1 to 6.
It will be held during class time at a venue to be announced on Blackboard.
Further details will be provided on the course Blackboard site.
AI Statement:
This assessment task is to be completed in-person. The use of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) or Machine Translation (MT) tools will not be permitted. Any attempted use of AI or MT may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Exam details
| Planning time | 10 minutes |
|---|---|
| Duration | 60 minutes |
| Calculator options | No calculators permitted |
| Open/closed book | Closed book examination - specified written materials permitted |
| Materials | A paper dictionary without markings |
| Exam platform | Paper based |
| Invigilation | Invigilated in person |
Submission guidelines
Deferral or extension
You may be able to defer this exam.
Project Brief
- Online
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Paper/ Report/ Annotation
- Weight
- 30%
- Due date
20/04/2026 4:00 pm
Task description
The assessment requires students to develop a project brief based on a case study. To create the brief, students must first identify a problem within the case study and propose a solution. The proposed solution must outline how an information system can be developed (or enhanced) to address the identified problem. The brief must include a number of sections, as outlined in the detailed task description on the Blackboard Course Site.
AI Statement:
Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Translation (MT) are emerging tools that may support students in completing this assessment task. Students may appropriately use AI and/or MT in completing this assessment task. Students must clearly reference any use of AI or MT in each instance.
A failure to reference generative AI or MT use may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Submission guidelines
Students are to create their project brief using a nominated software tool of their choice, with the final deliverable being in PDF format. Submissions are to be made via BlackBoard.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
The maximum extension allowed is 14 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.
Late submission
A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.
Project Management Plan and Presentation
- Team or group-based
- Mode
- Product/ Artefact/ Multimedia, Written
- Category
- Paper/ Report/ Annotation, Presentation
- Weight
- 40% (30% Project Plan, 10% Presentation)
- Due date
29/05/2026 4:00 pm
- Other conditions
- Peer assessment factor.
Task description
In this group assessment, you will collaborate with your peers to develop a comprehensive and high-quality Project Management Plan based on the case study “Commonwealth Shakespeare Company: To Be, or Not to Be, Digital is the Question.” The task is divided into two parts: Part 1 is creating the plan and Part 2 is presenting it with a recorded video.
As a group, you will need to select one project relating to the case study and develop various project artefacts such as schedules, budgets, reports, and dashboards. Students should draw upon their individual project briefs to assist with the selection of their group project.
The assessment emphasises the importance of teamwork in creating and effectively communicating best practice project deliverables. This involves coordinating with your team members, sharing responsibilities, and presenting your project management plan clearly and professionally.
AI Statement:
Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Translation (MT) are emerging tools that may support students in completing this assessment task. Students may appropriately use AI and/or MT in completing this assessment task. Students must clearly reference any use of AI or MT in each instance.
A failure to reference generative AI or MT use may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Submission guidelines
The presentation is to be recorded and submitted at the same time as the Project Management Plan via Blackboard.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
The maximum extension allowed is 14 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.
Late submission
A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.
Course grading
Full criteria for each grade is available in the Assessment Procedure.
| Grade | Cut off Percent | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (Low Fail) | 0 - 29 |
Absence of evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 2 (Fail) | 30 - 46 |
Minimal evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 3 (Marginal Fail) | 47 - 49 |
Demonstrated evidence of developing achievement of course learning outcomes |
| 4 (Pass) | 50 - 64 |
Demonstrated evidence of functional achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 5 (Credit) | 65 - 74 |
Demonstrated evidence of proficient achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 6 (Distinction) | 75 - 84 |
Demonstrated evidence of advanced achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 7 (High Distinction) | 85 - 100 |
Demonstrated evidence of exceptional achievement of course learning outcomes. |
Additional course grading information
Grades will be allocated according to University-wide standards of criterion-based assessment.
Supplementary assessment
Supplementary assessment is available for this course.
Learning resources
You'll need the following resources to successfully complete the course. We've indicated below if you need a personal copy of the reading materials or your own item.
Library resources
Library resources are available on the UQ Library website.
Learning activities
The learning activities for this course are outlined below. Learn more about the learning outcomes that apply to this course.
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| Learning period | Activity type | Topic |
|---|---|---|
Week 1 |
Seminar |
Introduction to Project Management
|
Week 2 |
Seminar |
The Information Systems Context
|
Week 3 |
Seminar |
Project Management Process Groups
|
Week 4 |
Seminar |
Project Integration Management
|
Week 5 |
Seminar |
Project Scope Management
|
Week 6 |
Seminar |
Project Scope Management (cont.)
|
Mid-sem break |
No student involvement (Breaks, information) |
In-Semester Break |
Week 7 |
Seminar |
Project Schedule Management and In-Semester Exam
The In-Class In-Semester Exam will be held during the Seminar of this week. |
Week 8 |
Seminar |
Project Risk Management
|
Week 9 |
Seminar |
Project Cost and Quality Management
|
Week 10 |
Seminar |
Project Resource Management
|
Week 11 |
Seminar |
Project Procurement Management
|
Week 12 |
Seminar |
Project Closure Closing the Project The Handover Measuring Project Success The Lessons Learnt Register Ethics for Project Managers |
Week 13 |
Seminar |
Course Review
|
Policies and procedures
University policies and procedures apply to all aspects of student life. As a UQ student, you must comply with University-wide and program-specific requirements, including the:
- Student Code of Conduct Policy
- Student Integrity and Misconduct Policy and Procedure
- Assessment Procedure
- Examinations Procedure
- Reasonable Adjustments for Students Policy and Procedure
- AI for Assessment Guide
- Recording of Teaching Policy and Procedure
Learn more about UQ policies on my.UQ and the Policy and Procedure Library.