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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title | |||
| Managing Projects | |||
| Reference | BS2916 | Version | 2 |
| Created | March 2024 | SCQF Level | SCQF 8 |
| Approved | July 2019 | SCQF Points | 15 |
| Amended | March 2024 | ECTS Points | 7.5 |
| Aims of Module | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| To provide a critical understanding of the key principles, practices and concepts of project management. To examine the broad project environment and apply project management tools and techniques to a simulated project. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
|---|---|
| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Establish the key project planning and control activities and apply the planning and control tools and techniques in a project environment. |
| 2 | Examine the project life cycle and it's relationship with project activities and processes. |
| 3 | Discuss the five key variables of project management (cost, time, quality, scope and risk) and the trade-offs and interaction between these variables. |
| 4 | Establish the change management procedures and processes required for effective project management. |
| Indicative Module Content |
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| The module will provide a broad overview of project management principles including the fundamental activities, tools and techniques used in managing projects. The project life cycle will be discussed and its underpinning role in managing project progress. The phases of initiation, planning, execution, control and monitoring and close out will be examined and applied to a project case which requires students to set objectives, determine scope, identify stakeholders and write a business case. An overview of project environment, change control and it's impact on managing scope, cost and schedule will be examined. Students will also be introduced to the principles of sustainable project management. |
| Module Delivery |
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| The module is lecture based supplemented with tutorial sessions. Emphasis is based on an integrative approach to communication and learning with student involvement fostered through discussion and group working. |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | 36 | N/A |
| Non-Contact Hours | 114 | N/A |
| Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | N/A | N/A |
| TOTAL | 150 | N/A |
| Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body |
| ASSESSMENT PLAN | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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: | Portfolio Assessment | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
|---|---|
| Explanatory Text | |
| Component 1 comprises 100% of the module grade. To pass the module, a D grade is required. | |
| Module Grade | Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade: |
| A | A |
| B | B |
| C | C |
| D | D |
| E | E |
| F | F |
| 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 | LOCK, D. 2020. Project Management. 10th ed. Farnham: Gower |
| 2 | MAYLOR, H. and TURNER, N., 2022. Project management. 5th Ed Harlow, England: Pearson. |
| 3 | PINTO, J.K., 2020. Project management: achieving competitive advantage. 5th ed. Boston: Pearson. |
| 4 | WYSOCKI, R.K., 2019. Effective project management : Traditional, agile, extreme, hybrid. 8th ed. Hoboken, New Jersey: John Wiley & Sons, Inc. ebook |