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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title | |||
| Construction Project Management | |||
| Reference | SUM107 | Version | 6 |
| Created | April 2023 | SCQF Level | SCQF 11 |
| Approved | August 2015 | SCQF Points | 15 |
| Amended | June 2023 | ECTS Points | 7.5 |
| Aims of Module | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| To critically analyse within a problem solving and strategic environment, the processes and strategies undertaken by project managers during the development process. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
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| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Assess and evaluate the differing requirements of projects during their life cycle within a goal oriented environment. |
| 2 | Critically appraise within a problem solving environment the requirements for timely decision making and choice of organisational structure and planning strategies available to the project manager. |
| 3 | Critically appraise key project evaluation monitoring and control and their importance in bringing projects to successful completion. |
| 4 | Critically review and creatively apply the various strategic IT led techniques, viewed as contemporary project management tools. |
| Indicative Module Content |
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| Introduction and overview, project administration; role of the Project Manager, team leadership; project organisation structures; project planning; time, cost and quality triangle; problem solving and decision making; monitoring, information systems and control; project evaluation and termination. |
| Module Delivery |
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| 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: | Practical Exam | Weighting: | 100% | Outcomes Assessed: | 1, 2, 3, 4 |
| Description: | A project-based assessment culminating in a group presentation. | ||||
| 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. |
| Corequisites for module | None. |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
|---|---|
| 1 | Berkun, S. 2018 Making Things Happen: Mastering Project Management (Theory in Practice) Revised Edition. |
| 2 | Kuster, J., Huber, E., Lippmann, R., et al. (2015). Project Management Handbook. Publisher: Springer |
| 3 | Code of practice for project management for construction and development (2014). Chartered Institute of Building (Great Britain). |