CE3389: Project Management
| School | Continuing and Professional Education |
| Department Code | LEARN |
| Module Code | CE3389 |
| External Subject Code | 100812 |
| Number of Credits | 10 |
| Level | L4 |
| Language of Delivery | English |
| Module Leader | Mr Scott Andrews |
| Semester | Autumn Semester |
| Academic Year | 2013/4 |
Outline Description of Module
A practical, introductory project management course covering all the basics of theory, communications, research methods and planning.
The aim of the module is to provide students with a practical introduction to project management
On completion of the module a student should be able to
Knowledge:
Demonstrate a thorough understanding of project management.
Demonstrate an understanding of the current issues relating to methodologies and the role of technology in project management.
Demonstrate the ability to create and implement a project management plan.
Understanding:
Demonstrate an understanding of the elements required to create a management plan for a project.
Skills:
Demonstrate the ability to research and write a basic management plan for a project.
Demonstrate the ability to devise a project management plan.
Students will be competent in study skills appropriate to this level.
How the module will be delivered
Lectures and small group work.
Group discussions/ group exercises.
Case study work.
20 contact hours
Skills that will be practised and developed
Demonstrate the ability to research and write a basic management plan for a project.
Demonstrate the ability to devise a project management plan.
Students will be competent in study skills appropriate to this level.
How the module will be assessed
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Assessment Breakdown
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| Written Assessment | 100 | Project Management | N/A |
Syllabus content
The background to project management.
Researching the plan.
Using different methodologies.
Exploring contemporary technology.
Devising the project management plan.
Implementation of a project management plan.
Essential Reading and Resource List
Research methods texts and software packages