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PPMP20009 Leading Lean Projects
Leading Lean Projects
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Overview

Leading Lean Projects will develop your hard and soft skills in project management methodologies and core principles of the lean approach in project management. You will discover the evolving nature of lean principles and explore how project management concepts can be embedded in a continuous improvement initiative. You will learn about leadership competencies that are crucial for delivering successful projects. You will be presented with case studies that highlight the methodologies and lean principles and how they can affect project outputs and outcomes. You will familiarise yourself with the use of common management control systems to illustrate how to successfully lead and deliver lean transformations for projects.

Details

Career Level: Postgraduate
Unit Level: Level 9
Credit Points: 6
Student Contribution Band: 10
Fraction of Full-Time Student Load: 0.125

Pre-requisites or Co-requisites

There are no requisites for this unit.

Important note: Students enrolled in a subsequent unit who failed their pre-requisite unit, should drop the subsequent unit before the census date or within 10 working days of Fail grade notification. Students who do not drop the unit in this timeframe cannot later drop the unit without academic and financial liability. See details in the Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework).

Offerings For Term 1 - 2021

Brisbane
Melbourne
Online
Perth
Sydney

Attendance Requirements

All on-campus students are expected to attend scheduled classes – in some units, these classes are identified as a mandatory (pass/fail) component and attendance is compulsory. International students, on a student visa, must maintain a full time study load and meet both attendance and academic progress requirements in each study period (satisfactory attendance for International students is defined as maintaining at least an 80% attendance record).

Website

This unit has a website, within the Moodle system, which is available two weeks before the start of term. It is important that you visit your Moodle site throughout the term. Please visit Moodle for more information.

Class and Assessment Overview

Recommended Student Time Commitment

Each 6-credit Postgraduate unit at CQUniversity requires an overall time commitment of an average of 12.5 hours of study per week, making a total of 150 hours for the unit.

Class Timetable

Regional Campuses
Bundaberg, Cairns, Emerald, Gladstone, Mackay, Rockhampton, Townsville
Metropolitan Campuses
Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth, Sydney

Assessment Overview

1. Written Assessment
Weighting: 40%
2. Written Assessment
Weighting: 40%
3. Online Quiz(zes)
Weighting: 20%

Assessment Grading

This is a graded unit: your overall grade will be calculated from the marks or grades for each assessment task, based on the relative weightings shown in the table above. You must obtain an overall mark for the unit of at least 50%, or an overall grade of ‘pass’ in order to pass the unit. If any ‘pass/fail’ tasks are shown in the table above they must also be completed successfully (‘pass’ grade). You must also meet any minimum mark requirements specified for a particular assessment task, as detailed in the ‘assessment task’ section (note that in some instances, the minimum mark for a task may be greater than 50%). Consult the University’s Grades and Results Policy for more details of interim results and final grades.

CQUniversity Policies

All University policies are available on the CQUniversity Policy site.

You may wish to view these policies:


This list is not an exhaustive list of all University policies. The full list of University policies are available on the CQUniversity Policy site.

Previous Student Feedback

Feedback, Recommendations and Responses

Every unit is reviewed for enhancement each year. At the most recent review, the following staff and student feedback items were identified and recommendations were made.

Feedback from Student evaluation (SUTE)

Feedback

Tutorials need to be at least an hour and a half or 2 hours, it is too short if it's an hour as the tutor has to rush off to the next class.

Recommendation

As teaching migrated to online from week 3 in Term 1, 2020 tutorial durations were retained as 1 hour. However, the improved tutorial structure and tutor guidance and the use of ZOOM breakout rooms are believed to have improved the effectiveness of the learning experience.

Feedback from Student evaluation (SUTE)

Feedback

The content covered throughout the unit is well structured, organised and full of additional resources. All the resources including the additional readings and the recorded lectures are very useful.

Recommendation

Keep the extra resources provided to the students and update these resources every term.

Feedback from Students evaluation

Feedback

Moodle site is easy to navigate and well organised.

Recommendation

Maintain the easy access of the Moodle site and enrich the moodle site with extra supporting resources

Unit Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
  1. Review lean transformation framework by explaining lean approaches, project lifecycle and change management
  2. Compare and contrast project management methodologies
  3. Examine leadership competencies for successful delivery of projects
  4. Determine management control systems for lean process capabilities
  5. Explain the processes and techniques to acquire, develop and manage project teams.

This unit will satisfy one of the requirements for Australia Computer Society (ACS) accreditation in the postgraduate ICT courses.
The unit might also contribute to the required number of academic study units for students wishing to undertake profession certification with the Project Management Institute's (PMI) professional qualifications, such as CAPM or PMP.
The ACS recognises the Skills Framework for the Information Age (SFIA). SFIA is in use in over 100 countries and provides a widely used and consistent definition of ICT skills. SFIA is increasingly being used when developing job descriptions and role profiles. ACS members can use the tool MySFIA to build a skills profile at https://www.acs.org.au/professionalrecognition/mysfia-b2c.html
This unit contributes to the following workplace skills codes as defined by SFIA:
  • Business Analysis (BUAN),
  • Project Management (PRMG),
  • Stakeholder Relationship Management (RLMT),
  • Systems Integration (SINT),
  • Change Management (CHMG),
  • Release and Deployment (RELM),
  • IT Operations (ITOP),
  • Problem Management (PBMG).

Alignment of Learning Outcomes, Assessment and Graduate Attributes
N/A Level
Introductory Level
Intermediate Level
Graduate Level
Professional Level
Advanced Level

Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Learning Outcomes

Assessment Tasks Learning Outcomes
1 2 3 4 5
1 - Written Assessment - 40%
2 - Written Assessment - 40%
3 - Online Quiz(zes) - 20%

Alignment of Graduate Attributes to Learning Outcomes

Graduate Attributes Learning Outcomes
1 2 3 4 5
1 - Knowledge
2 - Communication
3 - Cognitive, technical and creative skills
4 - Research
5 - Self-management
6 - Ethical and Professional Responsibility
7 - Leadership
8 - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultures

Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Graduate Attributes

Assessment Tasks Graduate Attributes
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
1 - Written Assessment - 40%
2 - Written Assessment - 40%
3 - Online Quiz(zes) - 20%
Textbooks and Resources

Textbooks

There are no required textbooks.

Additional Textbook Information

The following books and guide-books are among the sources used as teaching/learning materials in this unit. 

  • A Guide to The Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide) 6th Ed. (2017): an eBook version is available through CQU Library. User limits may apply, if you would prefer your own copy, please see the CQUni Bookshop here: http://bookshop.cqu.edu.au (search on the Unit code)
  • Directing Successful Projects with PRINCE2 (2018): an eBook version is available through CQU Library. If you would prefer your own copy, please see the CQUni Bookshop here:: http://bookshop.cqu.edu.au (search on the Unit code).
  • Managing Successful Projects with PRINCE2 (2017): an eBook version is available through CQU Library. However, if paper copies are preferred, please see the CQUni Bookshop here: http://bookshop.cqu.edu.au (search on the Unit code)
  • Harold Kerzner: A systems approach to planning, scheduling and controlling, 12th Edition (2017): an eBook version is available through CQU Library. Paper copies are also available for purchase at the CQUni Bookshop
  • Other ebooks that are used in this unit include:
    • 1. PMI Agile Practice Guide
    • 2. PMI Implementing Organizational Project Management : A practice guide
    • 3. PRINCE2™ For Dummies - 2nd Edition
    • 4. Illustrating PRINCE2 Project Management in Real Terms
  • See Moodle website for details of other sources used. 

IT Resources

You will need access to the following IT resources:
  • CQUniversity Student Email
  • Internet
  • Unit Website (Moodle)
Referencing Style

All submissions for this unit must use the referencing style: American Psychological Association 7th Edition (APA 7th edition)

For further information, see the Assessment Tasks.

Teaching Contacts
Masoud Aghajani Unit Coordinator
m.aghajani@cqu.edu.au
Muralitheran V Kanagarajoo Unit Coordinator
m.kanagarajoo@cqu.edu.au
Schedule
WEEK 1, 8 March 2021- INTRODUCTION TO LEAN MANAGEMENT, HISTORY OF LEAN Begin Date: 08 Mar 2021

Module/Topic

INTRODUCTION TO LEAN MANAGEMENT, HISTORY OF LEAN

Chapter

Mandatory Readings (Journal / Article):
Lean Project Management in large scale industrial and infrastructure projects

University of California at Berkeley: Lean project managementFile

Recommended viewing: Video: the seven wastes of Lean

Students can manually mark this item complete: Compulsory reading: University of California at Berkeley: Lean project management


Events and Submissions/Topic

  • Ice breaking and Unit details
  • Expectations and overview
  • Lecture 1
  • Tutorial 1
WEEK 2, 15 March 2021 - LEAN FRAMEWORK IN PROJECT MANAGEMENT Begin Date: 15 Mar 2021

Module/Topic

LEAN FRAMEWORK IN PROJECT MANAGEMENT


Chapter

Mandatory Readings:

An introduction to process mapping
Toyota's A3 problem solving technique
File

Students can manually mark this item complete: Compulsory reading: Toyota's A3 problem solving technique

File

Events and Submissions/Topic

  • Lecture 2
  • Tutorial 2
WEEK 3, 22 March 2021 - LEAN AND VALUE MANAGEMENT Begin Date: 22 Mar 2021

Module/Topic

LEAN AND VALUE MANAGEMENT

Chapter

Mandatory Readings:

Events and Submissions/Topic

  • Lecture 3
  • Tutorial 3
WEEK 4, 29 March 2021 - LEAN THINKING AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT METHODOLOGIES Begin Date: 29 Mar 2021

Module/Topic

LEAN THINKING AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT METHODOLOGIES

Chapter

Mandatory Readings:


Students can manually mark this item complete: Recommended reading: Mixed agile/traditional project management methodology - reality or illusion?

Events and Submissions/Topic

  • Lecture 4
  • Tutorial 4
WEEK 5, 5 April 2021 - AGILE PM AND LEAN METHODOLOGIES Begin Date: 05 Apr 2021

Module/Topic

AGILE PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND LEAN METHODOLOGIES

Chapter

Mandatory Readings:

Events and Submissions/Topic

  • Lecture 5
  • Tutorial 5
Vacation Week Begin Date: 12 Apr 2021

Module/Topic

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

WEEK 6, 19 April 2021 - LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES FOR LEAN PROJECT MANAGEMENT Begin Date: 19 Apr 2021

Module/Topic

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES FOR LEAN PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Chapter

Mandatory Readings

Leadership in lean, empowering manufacturing organisations.pdf

Identifying KEy Agile behaviours.pdf

Leadership characteristics for Lean Six Sigma.pdf

Servant Leadership_ A Review and Synthesis.pdf

Understanding Shared Leadership in Agile Development_ A Case Study.pdf

Optional Video Viewing:

Lean Construction Institute Video: Project COS - Conditions of Satisfaction (similar to VOC, CCR and CTQ) - 2 mins)

Lean Construction Video: Value Proposition (2 mins)

Students can manually mark this item complete: Recommended video: respect for people

Events and Submissions/Topic

  • Lecture 6
  • Tutorial 6
WEEK 7, 26 April 2021 - TEAM COMPETENCIES FOR AGILE PROJECT MANAGEMENT Begin Date: 26 Apr 2021

Module/Topic

TEAM COMPETENCIES FOR AGILE PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Chapter

Mandatory Readings:

Agile software development - the people factor.pdf

Developing agile teams for project execution, a cybernetic approach.pdf

Interpretative case studies on agile team productivity and management.pdf




Mandatory Video Viewing:

Students can manually mark this item complete: Recommended viewing: Scrum is a project management method

Events and Submissions/Topic

  • Lecture 7
  • Tutorial 7
WEEK 8, 3 May 2021 - PROJECT QUALITY MANAGEMENT TOOLS AND TECHNIQUES Begin Date: 03 May 2021

Module/Topic

PROJECT QUALITY MANAGEMENT TOOLS AND TECHNIQUES

Chapter

Mandatory Readings:

APPLICATION of 7 QC tools-45.pdf

Basic QC Tools in CPI.pdf

URL

Students can manually mark this item complete: Giants of Quality: W. Edwards Deming

Students can manually mark this item complete: Deming: A new philosophy or another voice?

Mandatory Video Viewing:

HBR Video: Why the Lean Start-Up Changes Everything (9 mins)

5S in manufacturing


Events and Submissions/Topic

  • Lecture 8
  • Tutorial 8
  • Assessment 1 Due : Week 8, Sunday, 9 May 2021 1155 PM AEST
WEEK 9, 10 May 2021 - LEAN SIX SIGMA CONCEPTS AND APPLICATIONS Begin Date: 10 May 2021

Module/Topic

LEAN SIX SIGMA CONCEPTS AND APPLICATIONS

Chapter

Mandatory Readings:

Optimization of Coaching Using Six Sigma.pdf

A framework for applying six sigma improvement methodology in an academic environment.pdf

Implementation of TQM and Lean Six Sigma in local government - a framework and a case study.pdf

Lean Six Sigma – getting better all the time.pdf

Lean Six Sigma for higher education institutions (HEIs).pdf

The implementation of lean Six Sigma in financial services organizations.pdf

The integration of lean management and Six Sigma (1).pdf


Events and Submissions/Topic

  • Lecture 9
  • Tutorial 9
WEEK 10, 17 May 2021 - ORGANISATIONAL PROJECT MANAGEMENT (OPM) Begin Date: 17 May 2021

Module/Topic

ORGANISATIONAL PROJECT MANAGEMENT (OPM)

Chapter

Mandatory Readings:




URL

Students can manually mark this item complete: Recommended reading: defining organisational project management

Mandatory Video Viewing:

Students can manually mark this item complete: Recommended video: governance of projects

Events and Submissions/Topic

  • Lecture 10
  • Tutorial 10
WEEK 11, 24 May 2021 - RISK MANGEMENT FOR LEAN PROJECTS Begin Date: 24 May 2021

Module/Topic

RISK MANAGEMENT FOR LEAN PROJECTS

Chapter

Mandatory Readings:

Development of Integrated Model for Managing Risk in Lean Manufacturing Implementation_ A Case Study in an Indonesian Manufacturing Company _ Elsevier Enhanced Reader.pdf

Risk management in supply networks using Monte Carlo simulation.

Risk management using Lean Six Sigma tools.pdf

Mandatory Video Viewing:

Students can manually mark this item complete: Recommended video: Lean construction J57, China

Events and Submissions/Topic

  • Lecture 11
  • Tutorial 11
  • Assessment 2 Due : Week 11, Sunday, 30 May 2021 1155 PM AEST
WEEK 12, 31 May 2021 - REVIEW OF PMBOK® GUIDE AND PRINCE2® Begin Date: 31 May 2021

Module/Topic

REVIEW OF PMBOK® GUIDE AND PRINCE2®

Chapter

Mandatory Readings (Journal / Article):

Review of all Unit materials




Events and Submissions/Topic

  • Lecture 12
  • Tutorial 12
  • Some discussions on PMBOK® and PRINCE2®
Review/Exam Week Begin Date: 07 Jun 2021

Module/Topic

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

INDIVIDUAL ONLINE QUIZ Begin Date: 14 Jun 2021

Module/Topic

ONLINE QUIZ

Chapter

Review of all Unit materials

Events and Submissions/Topic

Assessment 3 - Individual Online Quiz (20%)

Duration: 50 mins, 40 questions

⚬ Available 0900 hrs AEST Thursday, 10 June 2021 - 1700 hrs AEST

Friday 11 June 2021 ONLY.

⚬ MUST BE completed latest by

1700 hrs AEST Friday 11 June 2021

⚬ ONE ATTEMPT ONLY.

Term Specific Information

Unit Coordinator

Dr. Muralitheran V Kanagarajoo

m.kanagarajoo@cqu.edu.au

Assessment Tasks

1 Written Assessment

Assessment Title
A study of Lean principles in project management
Task Description

This assessment is to be completed and submitted INDIVIDUALLY.

You are required to identify, analyse and explain lean project management concepts and project management practices that were taught through Week 1 - 5. You are expected to write a reply to a number of questions explaining in detail various lean management principles applicable to project management. Your understanding of the application of LEAN concepts and best practices will be tested in this assessment.

Your ability to provide coherent and relevant answers to the questions as per the the marking criteria will be evaluated. These criteria support the achievement of the Unit Learning Outcomes stated in the assessment specification document.

All work must be properly referenced (APA Referencing style).

Word count is between 2500 and 30000 words in total (suggested max word count is provided for each question, however this is only to be used as a guide). 

Please refer to the Assessment 1 document available in your Moodle Assessment 1 tab for complete instructions and requirements of this assessment. 

Assessment Due Date

Week 8, Sunday 9 May 2021 11:55 pm AEST

Return Date to Students

Week 11 Thursday (27 May 2021)

Weighting
40%
Assessment Criteria

Marking Criteria:

Your assignment will be assessed on the extent and quality to which it meets each of the marking criteria given to you.

  • Question 1 a) 3 marks
  • Question 1 b) 6 marks
  • Question 1 c) 6 marks
  • Question 2 a) 5 marks
  • Question 2 b) 7 marks
  • Question 3 a) 9 marks
  • Question 3 b) 4 marks
  • Clarity of expression, grammar, spelling and correct APA style referencing marks are embedded in each question mark allocation above. 
  • Total marks - 40 

It is important that you attend lectures, tutorials and go through the specific reading materials especially the journals (tagged J1 - J11) to be able to successfully answer the above questions. 

Referencing Style
Submission
Online
Submission Instructions
As per assessment specification
Learning Outcomes Assessed
  • Review lean transformation framework by explaining lean approaches, project lifecycle and change management
  • Compare and contrast project management methodologies

Graduate Attributes
  • Knowledge
  • Communication
  • Cognitive, technical and creative skills
  • Research

2 Written Assessment

Assessment Title
Leadership competencies and management control systems for Lean process capabilities
Task Description

This assessment is to be done in GROUPS of 3-4 members. Groups have to be formed by Week 5 in discussion with your tutor and all groups will be issued a unique group identifier. Individual submissions will not be marked unless with prior approval by the Unit Coordinator.

Distance mode (DST) students will also have to form into similar groups. Individual submission can be allowed to DST students by applying in writing to the Unit Coordinator by Week 6.

You will be given a case scenario and you are required to analyse the case and apply all your knowledge gained from Lectures 1 - 10 to structure your answers for each of the questions.This assessment will test your ability to propose and discuss solutions in a cohesive manner that will resolve the issues that are highlighted in the case scenario. .It is crucial that you demonstrate critical reflection in linking theory to the case study.

All work must be properly referenced (APA Referencing style)

Word count between 2500 and 3000 words

Please refer to the Assessment 2 specification document available in your Moodle Assessment 2 tab for complete instructions and requirements of this assessment. Assessment 2 is due in week 11.


Assessment Due Date

Week 11, Sunday 30 May 2021 11:55 pm AEST

Return Date to Students

After grade certification date

Weighting
40%
Assessment Criteria

Marking Criteria:

Your assignment will be assessed on the extent and quality to which it meets each of the following criteria

- Executive Summary : 2 marks

- Question 1: 5 marks

- Question 2: 15 marks

- Question 3: 10 marks

- Question 4: 6 marks

- Conclusion: 2 marks

- Clarity of expression, grammar, spelling and correct APA style referencing - Marks are embedded in the above mark allocation


Referencing Style
Submission
Online Group
Submission Instructions
Only one student from each group is to upload and submit the completed assessment task on behalf of the entire group. You decide which group member will upload. Please make sure the team member names and student ID's are clearly stated in the submission document.
Learning Outcomes Assessed
  • Examine leadership competencies for successful delivery of projects
  • Determine management control systems for lean process capabilities

Graduate Attributes
  • Knowledge
  • Communication
  • Cognitive, technical and creative skills
  • Research
  • Ethical and Professional Responsibility

3 Online Quiz(zes)

Assessment Title
INDIVIDUAL ASSESSMENT ONLINE QUIZ
Task Description

You will be required to complete a set of multiple-choice quiz questions related to all learning outcomes of this unit.

Purpose

The primary purpose of this assessment item is to help you to identify factors associated with leading lean projects. The

secondary purpose of this assignment is to give you the opportunity to enhance your analysis and critical thinking skills.

Notes:

The quiz will be based on the learning from lectures Week 1 - 12

In order for you to complete the quiz, it is necessary for you to complete all learning activities prescribed in the unit.

Important Information:

1. The quiz will ONLY be available during the following time period:

Start: 0900 hrs Thursday, 10 June 2021

End: 1700 hrs Friday, 11 June 2021

2. ONE ATTEMPT ONLY. MUST BE completed latest by 1700 hrs Friday, 11 June 2021

3. The quiz is an OPEN BOOK test. You may refer to the unit materials (lectures slides, your own notes etc).

4. Questions will be drawn from a pool of 450 questions. When you attempt the quiz, 40 questions will be selected and displayed in RANDOM ORDER. It is very unlikely that two students will see the same questions.

5. The link for the quiz is now added to your PPMP20009 Moodle assessment tab and will become active on  0900 hrs Thursday, 10 June 2021. Please plan to complete the quiz within the given timeframe.

6. There will be 40 questions to be answered in 50 minutes. Questions will be:

  • Multiple choice
  • True / False

Some sample questions are given below to give you an idea of what to expect on the Quiz.

Example 1

Which one of the following is not a PMBoK process group:

  • Initiating
  • Planning
  • Executing
  • Measuring and Controlling
  • Closing

Example 2

Choose one statement which does not reflect the attribute of a competent Project Manager:

  • Good people and technical management skills
  • Effective communicator
  • Extremely meticulous to the minute detail and a control freak
  • Believes in honesty and integrity

Example 3

Determine if the following statement is true or false.

Kerzner has identified barriers to effective project management and these include:

  • Cultural barriers
  • Status and political barriers
  • Project management barriers

TRUE FALSE

Example 4

Determine if the following statement is true or false.

In order to formulate an Organisational Project Management framework, aspects that must be considered are:

  • Project Management Practices,
  • Business Management Practices, and
  • Organisational Strategy

TRUE FALSE

Number of Quizzes

1

Frequency of Quizzes

Other

Assessment Due Date

Available 0900 hrs AEST Thursday, 10 June 2021 - 1700 hrs AEST Friday 11 June 2021 ONLY. ⚬ MUST BE completed latest by 1700 hrs AEST Friday 11 June 2021 ⚬ ONE ATTEMPT ONLY.

Return Date to Students

This assignment will be marked by the Moodle computer program upon submission. Marks will only be released AFTER THE QUIZ IS CLOSED.

Weighting
20%
Assessment Criteria

  • The mark given will be the percentage of correct answers (e.g. 1 correct answer = 2.5 %)
  • No negative marking applies for wrong answers

Referencing Style
Submission
Online
Learning Outcomes Assessed
  • Review lean transformation framework by explaining lean approaches, project lifecycle and change management
  • Compare and contrast project management methodologies
  • Examine leadership competencies for successful delivery of projects
  • Determine management control systems for lean process capabilities
  • Explain the processes and techniques to acquire, develop and manage project teams.

Graduate Attributes
  • Knowledge
  • Communication
  • Cognitive, technical and creative skills
  • Research
  • Ethical and Professional Responsibility

Academic Integrity Statement

As a CQUniversity student you are expected to act honestly in all aspects of your academic work.

Any assessable work undertaken or submitted for review or assessment must be your own work. Assessable work is any type of work you do to meet the assessment requirements in the unit, including draft work submitted for review and feedback and final work to be assessed.

When you use the ideas, words or data of others in your assessment, you must thoroughly and clearly acknowledge the source of this information by using the correct referencing style for your unit. Using others’ work without proper acknowledgement may be considered a form of intellectual dishonesty.

Participating honestly, respectfully, responsibly, and fairly in your university study ensures the CQUniversity qualification you earn will be valued as a true indication of your individual academic achievement and will continue to receive the respect and recognition it deserves.

As a student, you are responsible for reading and following CQUniversity’s policies, including the Student Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure. This policy sets out CQUniversity’s expectations of you to act with integrity, examples of academic integrity breaches to avoid, the processes used to address alleged breaches of academic integrity, and potential penalties.

What is a breach of academic integrity?

A breach of academic integrity includes but is not limited to plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion, cheating, contract cheating, and academic misconduct. The Student Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure defines what these terms mean and gives examples.

Why is academic integrity important?

A breach of academic integrity may result in one or more penalties, including suspension or even expulsion from the University. It can also have negative implications for student visas and future enrolment at CQUniversity or elsewhere. Students who engage in contract cheating also risk being blackmailed by contract cheating services.

Where can I get assistance?

For academic advice and guidance, the Academic Learning Centre (ALC) can support you in becoming confident in completing assessments with integrity and of high standard.

What can you do to act with integrity?