Module Information
Course Delivery
Delivery Type | Delivery length / details |
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Lecture | 2 Hours. 8 x 2 hrs |
Seminars / Tutorials | 2 Hours. 2 x 1 hr |
Assessment
Assessment Type | Assessment length / details | Proportion |
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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 ReadingMantel, 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