Algonquin College
MGT4105
Project Scope Management
Course Outline
2022-2023
- Pre-requisite(s)
- N/A
- Co-requisite(s)
- N/A
- Prepared by
- Angela Clermont
- Approved by
- Haitham Tamim, Acting Chair, Operations Management
- Approval date
- Wednesday, July 6, 2022
- Normative hours
- 42.00
- Grading system
- A+ Through F
| Applicable Program(s) | Level | Core/Elective |
|---|---|---|
| 1312X01FWO - Project Management | 1 | Core |
| 1312X03FWO - Project Management | 1 | Core |
| 1330X01FWO - Strategic Global Business Management | 4 | Core |
Course Description
Effective project scope management is a critical function of every project manager. Students examine how projects are the catalysts to most business transformations and how projects relate to organizational strategies. Best practices for keeping the scope under control during the execution phase are investigated. Exploration of the differences between predictive and adaptive models of planning and controlling projects inform students when to use either method. Students acquire practical skills in project scope management through the use of case studies, exercises and group discussions.
Vocational Learning Outcomes
This course provides the opportunity for you to achieve the following outcomes:
1312X01FWO - Project Management
| VLO 1 | Manage the scope, cost, schedule, and quality of a project, and create and adapt plans in response to external and internal issues. (T, A) |
|---|---|
| VLO 2 | Align projects to organizations strategic plans and provide business justifications throughout the project lifecycle. (T, A) |
| VLO 3 | Define project goals, constraints, deliverables, performance criteria, control needs, and resource requirements in consultation with stakeholders. (T, A) |
| VLO 4 | Interact with teams and stakeholders in a professional manner, respecting differences, to support a collaborative project environment. (A) |
| VLO 8 | Adapt project management strategies to project selection, resource management, contract administration and operations management in a variety of economic sectors. (T, A, CP) |
1312X03FWO - Project Management
| VLO 1 | Manage the scope, cost, schedule, and quality of a project, and create and adapt plans in response to external and internal issues. (T, A) |
|---|---|
| VLO 2 | Align projects to organizations strategic plans and provide business justifications throughout the project lifecycle. (T, A) |
| VLO 3 | Define project goals, constraints, deliverables, performance criteria, control needs, and resource requirements in consultation with stakeholders. (T, A) |
| VLO 4 | Interact with teams and stakeholders in a professional manner, respecting differences, to support a collaborative project environment. (A) |
| VLO 8 | Adapt project management strategies to project selection, resource management, contract administration and operations management in a variety of economic sectors. (T, A, CP) |
1330X01FWO - Strategic Global Business Management
| VLO 2 | Develop and analyze a strategic global business plan that takes into consideration the impacts of various economic, legal, cultural, geographical, and political situations to support global strategic growth. (T, A) |
|---|---|
| VLO 3 | Conduct global and domestic business with diverse populations using culturally appropriate methods in compliance with relevant national and international laws, policies, regulations, and ethical practices. (A) |
| VLO 5 | Use project management principles, tools, and techniques to define timelines and evaluate project deliverables for all members of cross-functional, intercultural and multidisciplinary teams. (T, A, CP) |
| VLO 6 | Determine the financial implications on trade financing, profitability, feasibility, and stakeholder satisfaction to reach more informed and comprehensive global business decisions. (A) |
| VLO 7 | Apply quality control standards to the assurance framework based on the needs and expectations of an organization, to ensure consistency in a global business. (A, CP) |
| VLO 9 | Evaluate the feasibility of marketing a product or service in international markets to determine its viability and profitability. (T, A) |
| VLO 11 | Integrate leadership theory into practice to drive organizational change while maintaining working relationships and team performance. (A, CP) |
| VLO 13 | Optimize business development, sales and negotiations frameworks across varying jurisdictions and cultural settings to enhance international growth. (T, A) |
| VLO 15 | Employ information technology to enhance work performance skills to support global business operations. (T, A) |
| VLO 16 | Identify and apply discipline-specific practices that contribute to the local and global community through social responsibility, economic commitment, and environmental stewardship. (A) |
Assessment Levels —T: Taught A: Assessed CP: Culminating Performance
Course Learning Outcomes / Elements of Performance
When you have earned credit for this course, you will have demonstrated the ability to:
1. Examine project scope management principles, tools and techniques required to effectively initiate, plan and deliver a project.
1.1
Describe the project scope management processes, tools and techniques. Compare and contrast projects, programs and portfolios. Describe what a Project Management Office (PMO). Explain how a PMO supports the effective initiation, planning and delivery of projects. Describe the purpose and function of project initiation deliverables. Determine how to structure a project based on whether the project follows a predictive or an adaptive project lifecycle. Explore techniques and approaches for eliciting and communicating project requirements. Examine how a project’s scope evolves and is defined as the project moves through initiation and planning. Explain how the decomposition of scope facilitates scope management. Explain the impact of changes to project scope on a project’s success. Describe an effective process for managing, controlling and communicating changes to project scope. Explore techniques and methods for validating project scope.
2. Create scope management plans and project deliverables by applying sound project management practices that promote operational effectiveness of a project.
2.1
Develop a project charter to initiate a project. Plan, analyze, and document scope management strategies and approaches. Develop key project scope management deliverables. Identify stakeholder needs in relation to the project goals and impact. Identify and clearly articulate project scope. Develop a plan for managing changing requirements and acceptance criteria. Create a scope management plan. Decompose a project’s scope into a Work Breakdown Structure. Align work breakdown structure with cost, risk and quality. Apply Agile principles to the project life cycle.
3. Assess project selection methods to align with organizational objectives.
3.1
Identify organizational goals and objectives. Explain how organizational strategies and goals influence project selection and scope. Compare different project selection methods. Compare project selection criteria to corporate objectives. Describe the purpose and components of a Business Case document. Describe considerations that should be made when selecting a project selection method. Recommend a project selection method to ensure that projects align with an organization’s objectives. Apply project selection methods to a variety of projects to justify project initiation. Align project selection decisions and criteria to organizational objectives. Justify project selection decisions to an organization’s executive decision makers.
4. Define and communicate business value and justification for a project during the various phases of a project’s lifecycle.
4.1
Justify the project’s value in project deliverables at various stages of the project lifecycle. Communicate planned business value expected from a selected project. Identify the impact of integrated change control decisions on a project’s expected business value. Describe how to determine the resulting business value of a completed project.
5. Define a project’s goals, objectives, constraints, deliverables and performance criteria in alignment with organizational goals and strategies.
5.1
Define project goals and objectives. Describe how the project’s goals and objectives align with the performing organization’s strategic goals and objectives. Identify and document scope requirements. Identify and document project and organizational constraints. Define performance criteria for project scope management. Explain how a project is monitored in order to attain the project goal(s).
6. Collaborate with team members and stakeholders in the creation and execution of project deliverables that promotes respect and effectiveness.
6.1
Apply theories of interpersonal communications to team member and stakeholder interactions. Contribute to a project environment of trust and respect. Apply conflict resolution techniques to project situations to reduce or solve interpersonal conflict. Employ ethical communication practices in project activities. Evaluate team member performance and provide constructive feedback.
Learning Resources
- Project Management Institute. (2021). The Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK Guide) (7th Edition ed.). Newton Square, Pensylvannia: Project Management Institute.
- Project Management Institute. (2017). The Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK Guide) (6th Edition ed.). Newton Square, Pensylvannia: Project Management Institute.
- Project Management Institute, Inc. (2016). Requirements Management: A Practice Guide. Newtown Square, Pennsylvania: Project Management Institute, Inc.
- Project Management Institute, Inc. (2019). Benefits Realization Management: A Practice Guide. Newtown Square, Pennsylvania: Project Management Institute, Inc.
- Project Management Institute, Inc. (2019). Practice Standard for Work Breakdown Structures (3rd ed.). Newtown Square, Pennsylvania: Project Management Institute, Inc.
- Norman, Eric; Botherton, Shelly. Fried, Robert, Work breakdown Structures: The Foundation for Project Management Excellence ISBN-10: 0470177128 ISBN-13: 978-0470177129
Learning Activities
Lectures
Practical Exercises
Quizzes/Tests
Case Studies
Readings
Presentations
Class/Group Discussion
Individual Assignments
Group Assignments
Guest Speaker
Practical Exercises
Quizzes/Tests
Case Studies
Readings
Presentations
Class/Group Discussion
Individual Assignments
Group Assignments
Guest Speaker
Pre-defined Evaluation / Earning Credit
The following list provides evidence of this course's learning achievements and the outcomes they validate:
Quiz(zes)/Test(s) (40%)
Validates Outcomes: CLO 1, CLO 2, CLO 3, CLO 5
Practical Assessment (s) (60%)
Validates Outcomes: CLO 1, CLO 2, CLO 3, CLO 4, CLO 5, CLO 6
Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition
Students who wish to apply for Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR) need to demonstrate competency at a post-secondary level in all outlined course learning outcomes. Evidence of learning achievement for PLAR candidates includes:
- Challenge Exam
Course Related Information
Please refer to the Course Section Information (CSI) / weekly schedule for specific course-related information as provided by your professor.
Program Information
College Related Information
Algonquin College’s policies have been developed to ensure the health, safety and security of all students, faculty and staff, and the proper and fair operation of the College as an academic institution and employer. Please refer to the Algonquin College Policies website for the most current policy information available at http://www.algonquincollege.com/policies/.
Students are especially encouraged to be aware of the following College expectations
Academic Integrity
Algonquin College is committed to the highest standards of academic integrity, and students are expected to uphold these standards as part of the learning process. Any academic work submitted by a student is expected to be their own work, unless designated otherwise and all sources must be attributed. All students should be familiar with the Algonquin College policy AA48: Academic Integrity which outlines student’s roles and responsibilities and what represents academic dishonesty. In some courses, online proctoring may be used to prevent academic dishonesty. Additional information can be found at Academic Integrity - Student Survival Guide - Subject Guides at Algonquin College (libguides.com) and via Academic Integrity Student Resources. Students with any questions about the course expectations regarding academic integrity are encouraged to speak to their professor and the College’s academic integrity team at acaio@algonquincollege.com
Centre for Accessible Learning
Students with visible and/or non-visible disabilities are encouraged to register with the Centre for Accessible Learning (CAL) in order to be eligible for appropriate learning supports and/or accommodations. Students are strongly encouraged to make an appointment with the Centre for Accessible Learning as early as possible when starting a program. Once your needs are identified, a Letter of Accommodation (LOA) will be issued which you can share with your professors. If you are a returning student, please ensure that professors are given a copy of your LOA each semester.
College Email
Students at Algonquin College are provided with a college email account. This is the address that will be used when the College, your professors, or your fellow students communicate important information about your program or course activities. Your network credentials can be found in the?ACSIS portal and you are expected to check your Algonquin email regularly and to use it to send and receive college-related email. Support is available through the college Information Technology Service (ITS) at: https://www.algonquincollege.com/its/
Retroactive Accommodations
Students are expected to meet evaluation and completion deadlines as stated in course outline and course section information documents. In circumstances where evaluation and/or completion deadlines are missed or student performance has been affected by a temporary or permanent disability (including mental health), interim or retroactive accommodations may be considered. In such instances, please consult your course faculty member. For other situations where deferral of evaluations may be warranted, please?consult Algonquin College?Policy?AA21: Deferred Evaluation.
Student Course Feedback
Algonquin College’s invites students to share their course experience by completing a student course feedback survey for each course they take. For further details consult Algonquin College Policy AA25: Student Course Feedback.
Use of Mobile Devices in Class
With the proliferation of small, personal mobile devices used for communications and data storage, Algonquin College believes there is a need to address their use during classes and examinations. During classes, the use of such devices unless authorized by your professor can be disruptive and disrespectful to others. During examinations, the use of such devices is generally prohibited unless authorized by your professor. Otherwise use is considered academic dishonesty in the form of cheating. For further details consult Algonquin CollegePolicy AA32: Use of Mobile Devices in Class
Technology Requirements
Students are required to have access to a computer and to the internet. There may also be additional technology-related resources required to participate in a course that are not included in the course materials fee, such as headphones, webcams, specialized software, etc. Details on these requirements can be found in the Course Section Information of the course outline for each course available on Brightspace.
Transfer of Credit
It is the student’s responsibility to retain course outlines for possible future use to support applications for transfer of credit to other educational institutions.
Safe Harbour
In the event of an unexpected major event (pandemic, etc.), your course may have changes that are not reflected in the Course Outline. Should this happen, the Course Section Information document will have updated information about your course.
Students are especially encouraged to be aware of the following College expectations
Academic Integrity
Algonquin College is committed to the highest standards of academic integrity, and students are expected to uphold these standards as part of the learning process. Any academic work submitted by a student is expected to be their own work, unless designated otherwise and all sources must be attributed. All students should be familiar with the Algonquin College policy AA48: Academic Integrity which outlines student’s roles and responsibilities and what represents academic dishonesty. In some courses, online proctoring may be used to prevent academic dishonesty. Additional information can be found at Academic Integrity - Student Survival Guide - Subject Guides at Algonquin College (libguides.com) and via Academic Integrity Student Resources. Students with any questions about the course expectations regarding academic integrity are encouraged to speak to their professor and the College’s academic integrity team at acaio@algonquincollege.com
Centre for Accessible Learning
Students with visible and/or non-visible disabilities are encouraged to register with the Centre for Accessible Learning (CAL) in order to be eligible for appropriate learning supports and/or accommodations. Students are strongly encouraged to make an appointment with the Centre for Accessible Learning as early as possible when starting a program. Once your needs are identified, a Letter of Accommodation (LOA) will be issued which you can share with your professors. If you are a returning student, please ensure that professors are given a copy of your LOA each semester.
College Email
Students at Algonquin College are provided with a college email account. This is the address that will be used when the College, your professors, or your fellow students communicate important information about your program or course activities. Your network credentials can be found in the?ACSIS portal and you are expected to check your Algonquin email regularly and to use it to send and receive college-related email. Support is available through the college Information Technology Service (ITS) at: https://www.algonquincollege.com/its/
Retroactive Accommodations
Students are expected to meet evaluation and completion deadlines as stated in course outline and course section information documents. In circumstances where evaluation and/or completion deadlines are missed or student performance has been affected by a temporary or permanent disability (including mental health), interim or retroactive accommodations may be considered. In such instances, please consult your course faculty member. For other situations where deferral of evaluations may be warranted, please?consult Algonquin College?Policy?AA21: Deferred Evaluation.
Student Course Feedback
Algonquin College’s invites students to share their course experience by completing a student course feedback survey for each course they take. For further details consult Algonquin College Policy AA25: Student Course Feedback.
Use of Mobile Devices in Class
With the proliferation of small, personal mobile devices used for communications and data storage, Algonquin College believes there is a need to address their use during classes and examinations. During classes, the use of such devices unless authorized by your professor can be disruptive and disrespectful to others. During examinations, the use of such devices is generally prohibited unless authorized by your professor. Otherwise use is considered academic dishonesty in the form of cheating. For further details consult Algonquin CollegePolicy AA32: Use of Mobile Devices in Class
Technology Requirements
Students are required to have access to a computer and to the internet. There may also be additional technology-related resources required to participate in a course that are not included in the course materials fee, such as headphones, webcams, specialized software, etc. Details on these requirements can be found in the Course Section Information of the course outline for each course available on Brightspace.
Transfer of Credit
It is the student’s responsibility to retain course outlines for possible future use to support applications for transfer of credit to other educational institutions.
Safe Harbour
In the event of an unexpected major event (pandemic, etc.), your course may have changes that are not reflected in the Course Outline. Should this happen, the Course Section Information document will have updated information about your course.
Other Information
Students are required to respect the confidentiality of employer, client and/or patient information, interactions, and practices that occur either on Algonquin College premises, or at an affiliated clinical/field/co-op placement site. Concerns regarding clients, patients, and/or employer practices are to be brought to the attention of the program coordinator, or designated field/clinical/co-op placement supervisor so that they may be resolved collaboratively. Such concerns are not to be raised publically either verbally, in writing, or in electronic forums. These matters are to be addressed through established program communication pathways.
Grade Scheme
| Final Grade | Mark Equivalent | Numeric Value | Final Grade | Mark Equivalent | Numeric Value |
| A+ | 90% - 100% | 4.0 | A | 85% - 89% | 3.8 |
| A- | 80% - 84% | 3.6 | B+ | 77% - 79% | 3.3 |
| B | 73% - 76% | 3.0 | B- | 70% - 72% | 2.7 |
| C+ | 67% - 69% | 2.3 | C | 63% - 66% | 2.0 |
| C- | 60% - 62% | 1.7 | D+ | 57% - 59% | 1.4 |
| D | 53% - 56% | 1.2 | D- | 50% - 52% | 1.0 |
| F | 0% - 49% | 0 | FSP | 0 | 0 |