{"id":2168,"date":"2026-02-22T02:19:52","date_gmt":"2026-02-22T02:19:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.colapapers.com\/?p=2168"},"modified":"2026-02-22T02:19:54","modified_gmt":"2026-02-22T02:19:54","slug":"developing-a-project-charter-and-risk-plan-in-mgmt-331","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.essaybishops.com\/dissertations\/developing-a-project-charter-and-risk-plan-in-mgmt-331\/","title":{"rendered":"Developing a project charter and risk plan in MGMT 331"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1 dir=\"auto\">Assignment: Project Plan<\/h1>\n<h2 dir=\"auto\">Course Information<\/h2>\n<p dir=\"auto\">Course Code: MGMT 331<\/p>\n<p dir=\"auto\">Course Title: Project Management<\/p>\n<p dir=\"auto\">University: American University of the Middle East (AUM), Kuwait<\/p>\n<p dir=\"auto\">Semester: Spring 2026<\/p>\n<p dir=\"auto\">Instructor: Dr. Ahmed Al-Farsi<\/p>\n<p dir=\"auto\">Department: College of Business Administration<\/p>\n<p dir=\"auto\">Credits: 3<\/p>\n<p dir=\"auto\">Prerequisites: Introduction to Management (MGMT 201) or equivalent<\/p>\n<p dir=\"auto\">This assignment aligns with program learning outcomes focused on applying project management frameworks to real-world scenarios, emphasizing practical skills in planning and risk assessment as per AACSB standards.<\/p>\n<h2 dir=\"auto\">Assignment Overview<\/h2>\n<p dir=\"auto\">This individual assignment requires you to develop a comprehensive project plan based on the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) framework. It builds on concepts covered in Modules 1-6, including initiation, planning, and risk management. The goal is to simulate managing a local project relevant to Kuwait or the Gulf region, such as launching a mobile app for sustainable tourism or a small-scale construction initiative in an urban area.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"auto\">Word Count: 1,500\u20132,000 words (excluding appendices, charts, and references)<\/p>\n<p dir=\"auto\">Format: APA 7th Edition<\/p>\n<p dir=\"auto\">Due Date: Week 8, Sunday, March 22, 2026, 11:59 PM via Moodle submission<\/p>\n<p dir=\"auto\">Weight: 25% of final course grade<\/p>\n<p dir=\"auto\">Late submissions will incur a 10% deduction per day, up to 5 days; after that, zero marks.<\/p>\n<h2 dir=\"auto\">Learning Objectives<\/h2>\n<ul dir=\"auto\">\n<li>Apply PMBOK processes to initiate and plan a project.<\/li>\n<li>Develop key project documents like charters, WBS, and risk plans.<\/li>\n<li>Use tools such as Microsoft Project or equivalent for scheduling.<\/li>\n<li>Incorporate regional context, such as cultural or regulatory factors in the Gulf.<\/li>\n<li>Demonstrate critical thinking in risk identification and mitigation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 dir=\"auto\">Task Description<\/h2>\n<p dir=\"auto\">Select a hypothetical project from a provided list or propose your own (subject to instructor approval by Week 4). Examples include organizing a community event in Sabah Al Ahmad Sea City or implementing a digital transformation for a small business.<\/p>\n<ol dir=\"auto\">\n<li><strong>Project Charter<\/strong>: Outline the project&#8217;s objectives, stakeholders, scope, assumptions, and constraints (300-400 words).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)<\/strong>: Create a hierarchical WBS diagram with at least three levels, detailing tasks and deliverables.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Schedule and Gantt Chart<\/strong>: Develop a timeline using MS Project (or free alternatives like ProjectLibre), including critical path method (CPM) calculations. Export as PDF or image.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Risk Management Plan<\/strong>: Identify 5-7 risks, assess their impact\/probability, and propose mitigation strategies (400-600 words).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Integration<\/strong>: Discuss how these elements connect to ensure project success, with reflections on potential challenges in a Middle Eastern context (400-500 words).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p dir=\"auto\">Include appendices for diagrams, charts, and any supporting data. Ensure all sections reference PMBOK or course materials.<\/p>\n<h2 dir=\"auto\">Requirements<\/h2>\n<ul dir=\"auto\">\n<li>Submit as a single Word document or PDF, with a cover page including your name, student ID, course code, and assignment title.<\/li>\n<li>Use 12-pt Times New Roman font, double-spaced, 1-inch margins.<\/li>\n<li>Cite at least 5 sources (2 from course readings, 3 external peer-reviewed).<\/li>\n<li>No AI-generated content; plagiarism check via Turnitin (over 20% similarity results in zero).<\/li>\n<li>If proposing a custom project, email a 200-word summary by Week 3 for approval.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 dir=\"auto\">Grading Rubric<\/h2>\n<p dir=\"auto\">Total: 100 points<\/p>\n<ol dir=\"auto\">\n<li><strong>Project Charter (20 points)<\/strong>: Clear objectives\/stakeholders (10); Scope\/assumptions (10). Excellent: Comprehensive and aligned; Good: Mostly clear; Needs Improvement: Vague or missing elements.<\/li>\n<li><strong>WBS (20 points)<\/strong>: Hierarchy\/detail (10); Relevance to project (10). Excellent: Detailed 3+ levels; Good: Basic structure; Needs Improvement: Incomplete.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Schedule\/Gantt\/CPM (25 points)<\/strong>: Accuracy of timeline (10); Tool usage\/export (10); CPM analysis (5). Excellent: Professional and error-free; Good: Functional; Needs Improvement: Errors in logic.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Risk Plan (20 points)<\/strong>: Identification\/assessment (10); Mitigation strategies (10). Excellent: Insightful and prioritized; Good: Adequate; Needs Improvement: Superficial.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Integration\/Reflection (10 points)<\/strong>: Connections\/challenges (5); Regional context (5). Excellent: Thoughtful; Good: Basic; Needs Improvement: Lacking depth.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Format\/Citations\/Overall Quality (5 points)<\/strong>: APA adherence, writing clarity, no errors.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p dir=\"auto\">Feedback will be provided within 2 weeks via Moodle.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"auto\">The project charter for launching a sustainable tourism app in Kuwait begins by defining the primary objective as enhancing local eco-tourism awareness through user-friendly features like interactive maps and event listings. Stakeholders include the Kuwait Tourism Board, app developers, and end-users such as residents and visitors. Scope covers app design, testing, and initial rollout, excluding ongoing maintenance. Assumptions involve stable funding and regulatory approval, while constraints note a six-month timeline and budget of 50,000 KWD. Risks like data privacy issues in the region require compliance with local laws (Fernandes et al., 2022, <a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1007\/s10961-021-09915-9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1007\/s10961-021-09915-9<\/a>). Mitigation could involve early legal consultations to align with Gulf standards.<\/p>\n<h2 dir=\"auto\">References<\/h2>\n<ol dir=\"auto\">\n<li>Fernandes, G., Pinto, E. B., Ara\u00fajo, M., &amp; Machado, R. J. (2022). Project management practices in major university-industry R&amp;D collaboration programs \u2013 a case study. <em>The Journal of Technology Transfer<\/em>, 47, 361\u2013391. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1007\/s10961-021-09915-9<\/li>\n<li>Souza, M., &amp; Ocampo, C. (2022). Rubric&#8217;s Development Process for Assessment of Project Management Competences. <em>Education Sciences<\/em>, 12(12), 902. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.3390\/educsci12120902<\/li>\n<li>Herzing, I. (2024). Project Management Education in U.S. Higher Education (2015\u20132024): A Thematic Curriculum Review. <em>International Journal of Education &amp; Research<\/em>.<\/li>\n<li>Gray, P. J. (n.d.). Developing assessment rubrics in project based courses: four case studies. CDIO Conference Proceedings.<\/li>\n<li>Taylor, B., Kisby, F., &amp; Reedy, A. (2024). Rubrics in higher education: an exploration of undergraduate students\u2019 understanding and perspectives. <em>Assessment &amp; Evaluation in Higher Education<\/em>, 49(5), 799-809. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1080\/02602938.2023.2299330<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Assignment: Project Plan Course Information Course Code: MGMT 331 Course Title: Project Management University: American University of the Middle East (AUM), Kuwait Semester: Spring 2026&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4047,5275,2440,2040,5274],"tags":[5272,5273,5271,5269,5270],"class_list":["post-2168","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-project-management","category-american-university-of-the-middle-east-aum-assignments","category-help-with-management-assignment","category-mgmt","category-project-plan","tag-aum-mgmt-331-assessment","tag-gulf-region-project-risk-management","tag-pmbok-comprehensive-plan-rubric","tag-project-management-assignment-brief","tag-university-project-plan-instructions"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.essaybishops.com\/dissertations\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2168","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.essaybishops.com\/dissertations\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.essaybishops.com\/dissertations\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.essaybishops.com\/dissertations\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.essaybishops.com\/dissertations\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2168"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.essaybishops.com\/dissertations\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2168\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2170,"href":"https:\/\/www.essaybishops.com\/dissertations\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2168\/revisions\/2170"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.essaybishops.com\/dissertations\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2168"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.essaybishops.com\/dissertations\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2168"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.essaybishops.com\/dissertations\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2168"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}