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MODULE DESCRIPTOR
Module Title
Project Management
Reference CB3940 Version 2
Created February 2024 SCQF Level SCQF 9
Approved June 2018 SCQF Points 15
Amended April 2024 ECTS Points 7.5

Aims of Module
To provide an 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 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 Assess project planning and control tools and techniques in a project environment.
4 Formulate a project plan outline for a given scenario.

Indicative Module Content
The module provides a broad overview of project management principles including the fundamental activities, tools and techniques used in managing projects. The project lifecycle will be discussed and its underpinning role in managing project progress. The phases of inititaion, planning, execution, control and monitoring and close out are 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 the project environment, change control and its impact on managing scope, cost and schedule will also be explored. The module engages students with UNESCOs Education for Sustainable Development Sytems-thinking and Collaboration through the exploration and application of project management techniques to a variety of case studies and a new project venture.

Module Delivery
The module is delivered through lectures, tutorials and interactive group work.

Indicative Student Workload Full Time Part Time
Contact Hours 54 54
Non-Contact Hours 96 96
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
If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only.
Component 1
Type: Examination Weighting: 100% Outcomes Assessed: 1, 2, 3, 4
Description: Group and Individual Portfolio

MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR
Explanatory Text
The calculation for the overall grade of this module is based on 100% weighting of C1. A minimum grade D is required to pass the module.
Module Grade Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade:
A The student needs to achieve an A in C1.
B The student needs to achieve a B in C1.
C The student needs to achieve a C in C1.
D The student needs to achieve a C in C1.
E The student achieves an E in C1.
F The student achieves a F in C1.
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
This module is for delivery at BHMS Luzern, Switzerland.

INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY
1 HEAGNEY, J. 2022.Fundamentals of project management. 6th Ed. New York: HarperCollins Leadership
2 KERZNER, H. 2017.Project management: case studies. 5th Ed. Chichester: Wiley.
3 MEREDITH, J. SCHAFER, S., MANTEL, S. AND SUTTON, M. 2020 Project Management in Practice. 7th ed. Hoboken: Wiley.
4 PINTO, J.K,. 2019. Project management: achieving competitive advantage. 5th ed. Harlow: Pearson Education.
5 PROJECT MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE. 2021. A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge.. 7th ed. PMI
6 SWALBE, K. 2021. An Introduction to Project Management. 7th ed. Minneapolis: Schwalbe Publishing

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