FIT5057 Assignment: Project Management S1 | Monash University

LEARNING OBJECTIVES OF FIT5057:

Through this assignment you will:

• Develop a clear project charter that addresses one of the new IT-focused project options.
• Define a precise scope and plan that meets updated goals.
• Produce detailed work breakdown structures and scheduling documents.on
• Collaborate on a shared portfolio budget within the $3.5 million limit.
• Apply PMBOK guidelines and modern project management methods

FIT5057 Introduction

Purpose of the Assignment

This assignment provides hands-on experience in applying project management principles to a real-world scenario: Monash University’s Campus Digitisation Initiative. It develops skills in project charter development, scope definition, scheduling, team collaboration, and cost estimation. By the end of this assignment, you will:

• Understand the foundational elements required to initiate and plan a project effectively.
• Develop practical skills in project initiation, planning, and execution.
• Identify and address stakeholder needs to align with project objectives.
• Create and justify comprehensive project scope and budget plans.
• Demonstrate how projects contribute to organisational and global objectives, including sustainability and innovation.

Overview

You will work both individually and in teams to:

Part 1: Develop comprehensive Business Justification and a Project Charter for a chosen project. (Week 4 Friday, 28th March 2025, 11:55 PM) (30%)
Part 2: Collaborate with your team to create a Team Charter, a detailed Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and Gantt Chart, and present your Team Charter and individual Gantt Charts (during your Week 5 Applied class). (30%)
Part 3: Expand on your planning by producing a detailed Scope Document and a comprehensive Cost Estimate. (Week 6 Friday, 11th April 2025, 11:55 PM) (40%)