NG3S422 - Engineering Project Management 01 Sep 2023 - 31 Aug 2029 | Version 2
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | NG3S422 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Engineering Project Management | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science | ||
| Faculty Group: | Aircraft Maintenance Engineering | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Aircraft Maintenance Engineering | ||
| Module Leader: | Martin Sims | ||
| Module Team: | Jason Blackwell, Sriram Chinnadurai | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2017 | Final Year of Intake: | |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 6 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | |||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | |||
Document Version Information
| Version | 2 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2023 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2029 |
Module Aims
To give the student a critical understanding of project management from initial planning to completion, and evaluate project management software.
Content Summary
Using networks to plan a project
Appreciate and distinguish the difference between A.O.A and A.O.N.
Application of cost analysis to projects
The organisation of management of resources
The planning of projects from a conceptual stage
A study of the more advanced project management principles
An exploration of software based management systems
PRINCE2 project management methods.
This module will facilitate the development of Personal Development Planning through the delivery of the key skills identified below in the module descriptor.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 40 |
| Tutorial | 6 |
| Independent Study | 100 |
| Directed Study | 54 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | To implement and evaluate project management techniques in a commercial aircraft maintenance environment. |
| LO2 | To demonstrate a critical understanding and awareness of project management issues. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oral Assessment (EX) | Presentation (EX) 1 | 20 minute group presentation on a Project Management issue | 20 | N/A | 50 | No | 40 |
| Portfolio | Portfolio 1 | Analyse and critically | 0 | 3000 | 50 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Presentation (EX) 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Portfolio 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |