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MODULE DESCRIPTOR
Module Title
Managing A Network Group Project
Reference CM3124 Version 2
Created June 2022 SCQF Level SCQF 9
Approved August 2017 SCQF Points 30
Amended July 2022 ECTS Points 15

Aims of Module
To provide the student with the ability to work as part of a group to design, implement and manage complex network projects.

Learning Outcomes for Module
On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to:
1 Evaluate current approaches and new developments for managing IT projects with regard to governance and risk.
2 Select and apply appropriate project planning methodologies to manage IT projects.
3 Manage a group project by designing, implementing and evaluating a solution to a specified problem.
4 Work effectively as a member of a project group and document the activities involved in developing a solution to a specified problem.

Indicative Module Content
Project governance and management methodologies. Project Risk: risk management; risk analysis; risk management. Project Planning and Control: Feasibility study, cost and benefit analysis, project planning and estimating, project monitoring Change Management: managing the relationships and organisational transformation.

Module Delivery
Key concepts are introduced and illustrated through lectures and directed reading. A Network group assignment will be used by students to develop and apply the interpersonal and management skills in a project style environment. The project will be student-centred. Students will be allocated in project groups supervised by a member of academic staff. Regular weekly meetings take place to review progress. All students must actively participate in the work of the project team, maintain a log book of all project activities and present their work as part of a group presentation.

Indicative Student Workload Full Time Part Time
Contact Hours 60 N/A
Non-Contact Hours 240 N/A
Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours N/A N/A
TOTAL 300 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: Coursework consisting of a report, demonstration and logbook.

MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR
Explanatory Text
The calculation of the overall grade for this module is based on 100% weighing of C1. An overall 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 D in C1
E The student needs to achieve an E in C1
F The student needs to achieve an 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.

INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY
1 KERZNER, H., 2013. Project Management: A Systems Approach to Planning, Scheduling and Control. 11th ed. Hoboken, NJ: Wiley.
2 PROJECT MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE, 2013. A Guide to The Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK Guide). 5th ed. Newton Square, PA: Project Management Institute, Inc.
3 NEWTON, R., 2016. Project Management Step by Step: How to Plan and Manage a Highly Successful Project. 2nd ed. FT Press.
4 COMER, D., 2015. Computer networks and Internets: Global edition. 6th ed. United Kingdom: Pearson Education.
5 Guidance Notes on Group Project Work. (All students are given guidelines relating to the operation of the project and the structure and content of the report.)

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