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ASSESSMENT 1 BRIEF
Subject Code and Title MGT201A – Project Management
Assessment Task Project Selection Pitch
Individual/Group Individual
Length 5 minutes
Learning Outcomes a) Analyse PM principles and performance domains.
b) Interpret the collaborative role and functions of the project
manager, team and stakeholders.
Submission 12-week duration:
Due by 11:55pm AEST/AEDT Sunday end of Module 4 (Week 4)
6-week duration:
Due by 11:55pm AEST/AEDT Sunday end of Module 2 (Week 2)

Weighting 25%
Total Marks 100 marks

Assessment Task

You will deliver a five-minute presentation explaining why you have chosen your selected project
The presentation should provide a structured justification, using project management principles to
support the selection.
Please refer to the Instructions for details on how to complete this task.

Context

As a professional working in Project Management, your ability to justify and communicate the
rationale behind selecting a project is essential to engaging stakeholders and gaining support for
your project.
Effective project selection involves aligning the project’s goals with the needs of the business and/or
stakeholders, demonstrating feasibility, and ensuring strategic value. This assessment is designed to
enhance your ability to articulate your decision-making process when selecting a project. Through
this assessment, you will develop and demonstrate your understanding of the following key Project
Management competencies:
• Understanding project selection criteria - Exploring factors such as feasibility, strategic
alignment with business goals, and stakeholder impact.


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• Communicating project rationale - Structuring a clear and concise justification for project
selection.
• Applying professional skills - Developing presentation skills, critical thinking, and structured
reasoning.
• Consolidating project management knowledge - Applying theoretical concepts such as risk
analysis, cost-benefit considerations, and stakeholder engagement.
• Preparing for professional practice - Project managers must frequently justify their project
choices to stakeholders, executives, and teams. This task simulates real-world scenarios
where students must advocate for their project.

Instructions
Follow the steps listed below to complete this assessment.

1. Select a Project
• Select your preferred topic from the list of projects provided.

2. Prepare Your Presentation Content (around 7 slides)
• Slide 1: Title Slide – Include your name, project title, and course details.
• Slide 2: Introduction – Briefly introduce yourself and provide an overview of the
project and its objectives.
• Slide 3: Value Proposition – Describe the benefits of the project, including potential
impact, innovation, or problem-solving elements.
• Slide 4: Strategy – Outline how this project and its objectives link back to the
company strategy. What are the key strategic factors that have been considered by
the company when choosing to undertake this project.
• Slide 5: Financial and Non-Financial considerations – Based on what you have read
in the project overview, outline the key information you have identified related to
resources, budget, quality, and risks.
• Slide 6: Stakeholder Communications – Identify key stakeholders and discuss how
their needs are addressed. Provide a stakeholder communications plan for the
duration of the project.
• Slide 7: Conclusion – Summarise key points and restate why the project is a strong
choice. Provide a closing statement emphasising project significance.

3. Presentation Format and Delivery
• Use clear and concise language.
• Support your arguments with relevant project management principles.
• Incorporate visuals (optional), such as slides, charts, or diagrams, to enhance
understanding.
• Maintain professional tone, eye contact, and confident delivery.




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Referencing
It is essential that you use current APA style for citing and referencing the sources that you use.
Please see more information on citing and referencing guidelines on the Academic Success webpage.

Assessment Support
For a range of additional resources and support to help you complete your assessment, please
consult the Study Support page on the Student Hub.

Academic Integrity
All students are responsible for ensuring that their submitted work is original, adheres to academic
writing standards outlined in the Torrens University Academic Writing Guide, and is appropriately
referenced according to the guidelines provided in the Torrens University APA Referencing Guide.
Students need to have read and be aware of the Torrens University Australia Academic Integrity
Policy, Academic Integrity Procedure and subsequent penalties for academic misconduct. For more
information, please refer to the Academic Integrity guidelines and the Torrens University Library.
Students must also keep all required evidence in making an assessment; a copy of all submitted
material and any assessment drafts.
Generative AI
Please refer to the Torrens University Library for guidance on the use of Generative AI. Please speak
to your learning facilitator regarding the use of GenAI tools in your assessments.

Submission Instructions
Submit this task via Assessments > Briefs & Submissions in the main navigation menu in MGT201A –
Project Management. Please name your file using the following format:
o SubjectCode_Surname_FirstNameInitial_AssessmentNumber
e.g. MGT201A_Jones_S_Assessment 2.docx

Your marked assessment can be viewed in MyLearn.

Assessment Due Dates and Late Penalties
Assessments may be submitted on or before the due date. Late penalties apply for assessments that
are submitted after the due date.
Refer to:
• Assessment Policy for Higher Education Coursework (HE) and ELICOS
Torrens University | Think Education
• Assessment Special Consideration Guidelines for Students (HE Coursework)
Torrens University | Think Education
• Student Hub for Assessment Extension Information.



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Special Consideration
To apply for special consideration for a modification to an assessment task or exam due to
unexpected or extenuating circumstances, please consult the Assessment Policy for Higher
Education Coursework and ELICOS and, if applicable to your circumstance, submit a completed
Application for Assessment Special Consideration Form to your learning facilitator.



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Assessment Rubric
Assessment Criteria
High Distinction
(Exceptional)
85-100%
Distinction
(Advanced)
75-84%
Credit
(Proficient)
65-74%
Pass
(Functional)
50-64%
Fail
(Yet to achieve
minimum standard)
0-49%
Effective
Communication
(Presentation/Oral)


Percentage for this
criterion = 20%
The presenter consistently
speaks clearly. Presentation
is easy to follow and
engages and sustains
audience interest
throughout.
Information, arguments
and evidence are clear,
logically structured and
persuasive.
Information, arguments
and evidence are clear and
logically structured.
Employs a wide range of
specialised terminology
accurately.

Information, arguments and
evidence are mostly clear and
logically structured.
Employs some specialised
terminology accurately.

A few aspects require further
refinement (e.g., amount of
information, design, editing,
etc.).
Information, arguments and
evidence are not always
clear and logically
structured.
Employs basic specialised
terminology with some
accuracy.
A number of aspects
require further refinement
(e.g., amount of
information, design, editing,
etc.).
Presentation is difficult to
understand. Information,
arguments and evidence
are presented with no
logical or clear structure
and a poor flow of ideas.
Presentation aids are not
employed or developed as
required.
Application of Project
Management Principles


Percentage for this
criterion = 20%
Demonstrates an
exceptional understanding
and application of PM
principles. Applies and
discusses multiple PMBOK
(v.7) areas of knowledge in
a relevant and meaningful
way.
Demonstrates a strong
understanding and
application of PM
principles. Applies and
discusses several PMBOK
(v.7) areas of knowledge in
a relevant way.
Demonstrates a good
understanding and
application of PM principles.
Applies and discusses some
PMBOK (v.7) areas of
knowledge.
Demonstrates a basic
understanding and
application of PM
principles. Applies and
discusses a few PMBOK
(v.7) areas of knowledge.
Fails to demonstrate an
understanding or
application of PM
principles, with little to no
reference to PMBOK (v.7)
areas of knowledge.
Identification of
Financial Criteria


Percentage for this
criterion = 10%
Clearly outlines and
explains relevant financial
considerations such as
budget, ROI, and revenue
potential with strong
justification.

Identifies key financial
criteria with good
justification and clarity.
Includes financial
considerations with some
justification but lacks depth.
Mentions financial criteria
but lacks clear explanation
or depth.
Financial considerations are
missing or insufficiently
explained


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Identification of Non-
Financial Criteria


Percentage for this
criterion = 10%
Demonstrates a strong
understanding of non-
financial factors such as
strategic alignment,
stakeholder impact,
sustainability, feasibility,
and innovation, with clear
reasoning.
Covers key non-financial
criteria with relevant
justification and
explanation.
Provides basic non-financial
considerations with some
justification.
Mentions non-financial
factors but lacks depth in
explanation.
Non-financial
considerations are missing
or poorly explained.
Stakeholder
Engagement and
Communication


Percentage for this
criterion = 20%
Identifies key stakeholders
comprehensively and
presents an effective
stakeholder
communications plan,
addressing stakeholder
needs thoroughly.
Identifies key stakeholders
and presents a good
stakeholder
communications plan,
addressing stakeholder
needs well.
Identifies key stakeholders
and presents a reasonable
stakeholder communications
plan, addressing some
stakeholder needs.
Identifies key stakeholders
with a basic stakeholder
communications plan,
addressing limited
stakeholder needs.
Fails to identify key
stakeholders clearly, with
an inadequate stakeholder
communications plan and
little to no addressing of
stakeholder needs.
Use of sources
Correct citation and
referencing of key
resources and evidence


Percentage for this
criterion = 20%
Demonstrates use of
credible and relevant
resources to explicitly
support and develop
arguments and position
statements.
Uses the most recent
edition of APA referencing
with no errors.
Demonstrates use of
credible and relevant
resources to support and
develop arguments and
statements.
Uses the most recent
edition of APA referencing
with minor errors.
Demonstrates use of credible
and relevant resources to
support and develop most of
the ideas.
Uses the most recent edition
of APA referencing with
occasional errors.
Demonstrates use of
credible and relevant
resources to support and
develop ideas, but these are
not always explicit or well-
developed.
Uses the most recent
edition of APA referencing
but there are frequent
errors.
Demonstrates inconsistent
use of credible and relevant
resources to support and
develop ideas.
Referencing does not
resemble the most recent
edition of APA or has been
omitted.



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