CE5264: Project Management
School | Continuing and Professional Education |
Department Code | LEARN |
Module Code | CE5264 |
External Subject Code | 100812 |
Number of Credits | 10 |
Level | L4 |
Language of Delivery | English |
Module Leader | Ms Janet Stephens |
Semester | Autumn Semester |
Academic Year | 2018/9 |
Outline Description of Module
The aim of the module is to provide students with a practical introduction to project management.
A practical, introductory project management course covering all the basics of theory, communications, research methods and planning.
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
In-course Assessment: Percentage Contribution to the Module Assessment:
100 %
Coursework: Series of related tasks leading to a draft project management plan
(e.g. one or more essay))
Assessment Breakdown
Type | % | Title | Duration(hrs) |
---|---|---|---|
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.