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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
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| Module Title | |||
| Project Strategy, Leadership and Governance | |||
| Reference | BSM077 | Version | 4 |
| Created | April 2017 | SCQF Level | SCQF 11 |
| Approved | August 2013 | SCQF Points | 15 |
| Amended | August 2017 | ECTS Points | 7.5 |
| Aims of Module | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| To enable students to undertake a critical appraisal of an organisation's project operations using the models theories and principles of Strategic Project Management and to understand the importance of strategy, leadership and governance to the successful delivery of projects. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
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| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Explain the meaning of, and appraise the need for, strategy in projects and relationship between strategy and project management. |
| 2 | Critically analyse the impact of leadership and governance on project strategy. |
| 3 | Critically appraise the key Strategic Project Management tools. |
| 4 | Establish the processes required to ensure the various elements of the project are coordinated with organisational strategy. |
| Indicative Module Content |
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| This module will provide an introduction to the meaning of strategy and it's relationship with projects and Strategic Project Management. The module also reviews the role of a number of strategic project tools such as Portfolio Management, Programme Management, the Project Management Office, and Maturity Models. The importance of leadership and governance will be addressed particularly in terms of multicultural and geographically dispersed project teams. |
| Module Delivery |
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| The module is delivered in Taught Mode by lectures, interactive group work, case study tutorials and directed self-study. The module is delivered in Distance Learning Mode by self directed web-based learning materials, on-line support. |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | 36 | 36 |
| Non-Contact Hours | 114 | 114 |
| Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | N/A | N/A |
| TOTAL | 150 | 150 |
| Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body |
| ASSESSMENT PLAN | |||||
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| If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only. | |||||
| Component 1 | |||||
| Type: | Coursework | Weighting: | 100% | Outcomes Assessed: | 1, 2, 3, 4 |
| Description: | |||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
|---|---|
| Explanatory Text | |
| The module is assessed by one component: C1 - Coursework - 100% weighting. Module Pass Mark = Grade D (40%) | |
| Module Grade | Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade: |
| A | 70% or above |
| B | 60% - 69% |
| C | 50% - 59% |
| D | 40% - 49% |
| E | 35% - 39% |
| F | 0% - 34% |
| NS | Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination |
| Module Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Prerequisites for Module | None. |
| Corequisites for module | None. |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
|---|---|
| 1 | LEVINE, H.A., 2005. Project portfolio management. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass. ebook |
| 2 | MOORE, S., 2010. Strategic project portfolio management: enabling a productive organisation. Chichester: Wiley. ebook |
| 3 | SCHMIDT, T., 2009. Strategic project management made simple: practical tools for leaders and teams. Chichester: John Wiley & Sons. ebook |
| 4 | MULLER, R., 2017 Project governance: integrating corporate, program and project governance Chichester: John Wiley & Sons. ebook |
| 5 | Students shall also be required to access a range of appropriate advanced text books and journal articles. |