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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title | |||
| Project Planning and Control | |||
| Reference | SUM104 | Version | 5 |
| Created | April 2023 | SCQF Level | SCQF 11 |
| Approved | August 2013 | SCQF Points | 15 |
| Amended | June 2023 | ECTS Points | 7.5 |
| Aims of Module | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| To critically assess, within a problem solving environment, the processes and strategies undertaken by project managers to define, plan control and deliver project requirements. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
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| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Use different planning techniques, assess and evaluate the differing tasks time, cost and quality requirements to produce a project delivery plan within a goal oriented environment. |
| 2 | Apply resource scheduling and allocation techniques to expediate effective project delivery. |
| 3 | Critically appraise key project evaluation monitoring and control techniques and their importance in bringing projects to successful completion. |
| 4 | Critically review and apply the various IT led techniques, viewed as contemporary project management tools. |
| 5 | Evaluate different quality systems and their role in minimising waste and giving value to the client. |
| Indicative Module Content |
|---|
| Planning fundamentals and overview; work content and scope management; WBS; time and cost estimation; project budgeting; resource management; project monitoring and control; earned value; IT tools for project planning an control; change control; quality systems and post project reviews. |
| Module Delivery |
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| The module is taught via 2 modes: Taught Mode (T). The module is delivered in taught mode by lectures, interactive group work, case study tutorials and directed self-study. Blended Learning Mode. The study materials will be available on CampusMoodle and support will be available online. |
| 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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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, 5 |
| Description: | An individual written piece of work. | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
|---|---|
| Explanatory Text | |
| This module has a single assessment and a Grade D is required to pass the module. | |
| 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 in addition to course entry requirements. |
| Corequisites for module | None. |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| ADDITIONAL NOTES |
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| Where appropriate mixed discipline team working will be encouraged. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
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| 1 | BURKE, R., 2013. Project management: planning & control techniques. 5th ed. Chichester: Wiley. |
| 2 | CHARTERED INSTITUTE OF BUILDING, 2014. Code of practice for project management for construction and development. 5th ed. Chichester: Wiley. |
| 3 | KERZNER, H., 2013. Project management: a systems approach to planning, scheduling and controlling. 11th ed. Hoboken: Wiley. ebook |
| 4 | LOCK, D., 2013. Project management. 10th ed. Farnham: Gower. ebook |
| 5 | Lester, A., (2013) Project Management, Planning and Control: Managing Engineering, Construction and Manufacturing Projects to PMI, APM and BSI Standards |
| 6 | TURNER, R., ed., 2014. Gower handbook of project management. 5th ed. Farnham: Gower. |
| 7 | Fangel, M. 2018 Proactive Project Management. Van Haren Publishing. |