Gwybodaeth Modiwlau
Course Delivery
| Delivery Type | Delivery length / details |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 8 x 2 hours |
| Seminars / Tutorials | 2 x 1 hour |
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
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 ReadingMaylor, Harvey. (2010.) Project management /Harvey Maylor. 4th ed. Financial Times Prentice Hall Primo search Recommended Text
International Journal of Project Management Elsevier Primo search Burke, Rory (2003 (various p) Project management :planning and control techniques /Rory Burke. 4th ed. J. Wiley Primo search Johnson, G., Scholes, K., Whittington, R (2005) Exploring Corporate Strategy Prentice Hall Primo search Knutson, J (editor) (2001) Project Management for Business Professionals 1st edition John Wiley & Sons Primo search Kotter, J (1996) Leading Change Harvard Business School Press Primo search Lock, Dennis. (c2003.) Project management /Dennis Lock. 8th ed. Gower Primo search Mantel, S et al. Project Management in Practice 6th Edition John Wiley & Sons Primo search Meredith, J., Mantel, S (2006) Project Management - A Managerial Approach John Wiley & Sons Primo search Mullings, L, J (2005) Management & Organisational Behaviour Prentice Hall Primo search Supplementary Text
Gardiner, P (2005) Project Management Palgrave Primo search
Notes
This module is at CQFW Level 7