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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title | |||
| Managing Hospitality Projects | |||
| Reference | CB3024 | Version | 1 |
| Created | May 2018 | SCQF Level | SCQF 10 |
| Approved | November 2018 | SCQF Points | 15 |
| Amended | ECTS Points | 7.5 | |
| Aims of Module | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| To provide an understanding of the key principles, practices and concepts of project management within a hospitality context. To apply project management tools and techniques to a simulated hotel project. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
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| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Critically discuss the 5 key project planning and control activities: cost, time, quality, scope and risk and the trade-offs and interaction between these variables. |
| 2 | Examine the project lifecycle and its relationship with project activities and processes. |
| 3 | Apply project planning and control tools and techniques to a simulated hospitality project. |
| 4 | Establish the change management procedures and processes required for effective project management. |
| Indicative Module Content |
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| Overview of project management principles and fundamental activities, tools and techniques and their application to hospitality projects. Project objectives, determining project scope and inter-relationships and the role and influence of stakeholders. Risk analysis and risk management strategies. The project life-cycle: phases of initiation, planning, execution, control and monitoring and close out. Small and large scale hospitality projects. The project environment, change control and its impact on managing scope, cost and schedule will also be explored. |
| Module Delivery |
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| The module will be taught through a combination of lecture sessions, tutorials and student-led activities. |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | 76 | N/A |
| Non-Contact Hours | 74 | 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: | Examination | Weighting: | 30% | Outcomes Assessed: | 1 |
| Description: | 1.5 hour, closed book. | ||||
| Component 2 | |||||
| Type: | Coursework | Weighting: | 20% | Outcomes Assessed: | 2 |
| Description: | Individual case study analysis | ||||
| Component 3 | |||||
| Type: | Coursework | Weighting: | 50% | Outcomes Assessed: | 3, 4 |
| Description: | Group Project: 5,000 words | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
|---|---|
| Explanatory Text | |
| The Module is assessed by three components: C1 - Exam - 20% weighting. C2 - Individual Case Study - 30%. C3 - Group Project- 50% weighting. Module Pass Mark = Grade D (40%)/ 4.0 Swiss grade scale | |
| Module Grade | Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade: |
| A | At least 70% on weighted aggregate and at least 35% in each component |
| B | At least 60% on weighted aggregate and at least 35% in each component |
| C | At least 50% on weighted aggregate and at least 35% in each component |
| D | At least 40% on weighted aggregate and at least 35% in each component |
| E | At least 35% on weighted aggregate and at least 35% in each component |
| F | Less than 35% in one or more component. |
| 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. |
| ADDITIONAL NOTES |
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| This module is for delivery at BHMS Switzerland. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
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| 1 | HITZLER, S. 2009. Die Hotelprojektentwicklung. VDM Verlag Dr. Mueller |
| 2 | LARSON, e and GRAY, C. 2017 Project Management: The Managerial Process. 7th Ed. McGraw-Hill Education |
| 3 | LIST, W and Voight, R. 2010. Kritische Projekte retten, Leitfaden fuer Diagnose, Sanierung und Praevention. Hanser |
| 4 | LITKE, H.D. 2015. Projektmanagement: Methoden, Techniken, Verhaltensweisen. 6th Ed. Hanser. |
| 5 | PAUTSCH, P and STEININGER; S. 2014. Lean Project Management. Hanser Fachbuchverlag |
| 6 | PIELICHATY, H, ELS, G, REED, I and MAWER, V. 2016. Events Project Management. Routeledge |
| 7 | PINTO, J. 2015 Project Management: Achieving Competitive Advantage. 4th Ed. Pearson |
| 8 | Project Management Journal |