Module Identifier

MBM8810

Module Title

PRINCIPLES OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Academic Year

2008/2009

Co-ordinator

Gary D Straw

Semester

Semester 2

Course Delivery

Delivery Type	Delivery length / details
Lecture	2 Hours. 8 x 2 hrs
Seminars / Tutorials	2 Hours. 2 x 1 hr

Assessment

Assessment Type	Assessment length / details	Proportion
Semester Assessment	1 piece of group coursework (maximum 2,500 words) (40%) and presentation (10%)	50%
Semester Exam	1.5 Hours	50%
Supplementary Exam	1.5 Hours Supplementary exam: Resit examination or resubmission as appropriate	100%

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this module students should be able to:

Understand the role of project management and project managers in the organisational environment.

Describe the main components of project management.

Understand and critically assess the organisational dynamics that provide the context for using specific approaches.

Evaluate and compare different Project Management tools and techniques for their suitability.

Deploy appropriate methodologies and assess their individual future development needs in the field.

Communicate project content in a structured and coherent manner.

Aims

This module aims to provide an introduction to contemporary models of project management, both theoretical and practical; of relevance in all organisational contexts. Complementing related modules, this will:
a) improve the employability of students;
b) enhance their ability to manage comlex projects in changing and developing environments;
c) provide them with a sound basis for future development in the field.

Brief description

This module is intended to provide an insight into the context and application of contemporary project management approaches.

Content

Primarily delivered through lectures, the module will include a small number of seminars and practical sessions.

Reading List

Essential Reading
Mantel, S et al. Project Management in Practice 6th Edition John Wiley & Sons Primo search Maylor, Harvey (2003) Project Management 3rd edition Prentice Hall Primo search Supplementary Text
International Journal of Project Management Elsevier Primo search Bentley, C (1992) Practical Prince 2 Manchester, NCC Blackwell Primo search Burke, R (2003) Project Management - Planning & Control Techniques 4th edition John Wiley & Sons Primo search Knutson, J (editor) (2001) Project Management for Business Professionals 1st edition John Wiley & Sons Primo search Lock, D (2003) Project Management 8th edition Gower Publishing Ltd Primo search

Notes

This module is at CQFW Level 7