PS2S71 - Managing Projects and Operations 01 Sep 2020 - 31 Aug 2027 | Version 6
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | PS2S71 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Managing Projects and Operations | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Business and Creative Industries | ||
| Faculty Group: | Operations Management | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Operations Management | ||
| Module Leader: | Sriram Chinnadurai, Natalie Shawley | ||
| Module Team: | Victoria Stephens, Scott Parfitt, Simon Thomas, Melvin Davidson, Amy Nguyen, Oluseyi Adeyemi, Paul Byard | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2010 | Final Year of Intake: | 2014 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 5 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100812 - project management | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 6 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2020 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2027 |
Module Aims
The effective management of Projects and Operations is critical to the success of any business; all businesses in some way are involved in these two areas.
Projects can range from construction to refurbishment of premises, introduction of new information technology systems to outsourcing/offshoring of work previously tackled in-house, and re-design or re-engineering of products, services and processes. At the same time projects should align and contribute to the overall strategic objectives of the organisation. Project management is concerned with achieving objectives relating to quality, cost and time. Supply chain specialists have a high degree of involvement in developing the procurement strategy for contracts with suppliers, and with the operational activities of monitoring and administering supplier performance.
Operations are the core of businesses; they are the processes for converting input resources into output products and services that occurs in all types of organisation, whether in manufacturing or services, public sector or private. Operations staff add value to its inputs through the effective management of production and delivery. Operations staff are likely to be the most important internal customers of purchasing and supply chain managers.
By the end of this module students should develop knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques vital to the leadership and commercial management of projects, with a particular emphasis on the role of the purchasing and supply chain professional. They should also be able to analyse and evaluate an operations environment and be aware of the need for correct allocation of resources in terms of materials, labour and machinery to ensure success.
Content Summary
This module covers the key principles of both Project and Operations Management.
First the nature and purpose of project management will be taught, together with the organisational requirement for success and linkage to strategy. Approaches to managing projects will be assessed using a variety of methodologies. This will then lead to more focused areas of models, tools and techniques for managing projects including financial and commercial issues and methodologies for planning and scheduling projects. Finally specific topics related to purchasing and supply chain management will be consider as will managing project progress, changes and risks.
Operations Management will be introduced in terms of its concept and activities and its value to various businesses. Then in more detailed areas of: design and management of the operations network; planning and control of operations; operations improvements including quality; and finally current challenges and risk management of operations will be assessed.
This module will facilitate the development of Personal Development Planning (PDP) through the delivery of the key skills identified in the module descriptor.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 10 |
| Seminar | 30 |
| Independent Study | 90 |
| Directed Study | 60 |
| Formative Assessment - Independent | 2 |
| Groupwork | 8 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | To identify and consider the key issues of project management together with an application of different tools and techniques that are key for success. |
| LO2 | To identify and consider the key issues of operations management and control together with an appreciation of the processes and issues related to the practical application of a range of relevant tools and techniques |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Synchronous Onsite Assessment (Exam) | Onsite Closed Book Examination 1 | A two hour exam | 120 | N/A | 50 | No | 40 |
| Asynchronous Assessment | Case study 1 | Case Study | 0 | 2500 | 50 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Onsite Closed Book Examination 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Case study 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |