PS2SX1 - Project Management 01 Sep 2021 - 31 Aug 2027 | Version 3
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | PS2SX1 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Project Management | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Business and Creative Industries | ||
| Faculty Group: | Operations Management | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Operations Management | ||
| Module Leader: | Natalie Shawley | ||
| Module Team: | Amy Nguyen, Jared Davies, Sharmin Julie, Fahmida Khandokar, Simon Thomas, Jo Jones, , Natalie Shawley | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2019 | Final Year of Intake: | |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 5 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | |||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | |||
Document Version Information
| Version | 3 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2021 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2027 |
Module Aims
This module aims to critically explore and examine project management skills in a business context. Enabling students to understand and explore relevant and key project management techniques and principles and the impact that they have on operations and business processes.
Content Summary
The module explores the essential aspects of planning, running and evaluating a project. These core elements will provide the structure of the delivery and incorporate a range of elements such as:
What is a project and its attributes.
Identifying common managerial issues.
Characteristics of the project process.
The strategy and scope for a project.
The role of key stakeholders in a project.
The project management process and ‘life-cycle’.
Identifying the ‘need for a project’ – how are projects initiated
Setting project objectives.
Designing and implementing a project plan.
The formation of project proposals.
Type of costs involved and financial evaluation techniques.
SWOT of a project.
Recognise the effects of risk and uncertainty within a project and Identify suitable strategies for dealing with them.
The range of methodologies and systems used in managing projects.
To evaluate, through selected review and audit, the learning outcomes of a project.
Project management tools.
To distinguish the key tools and techniques that would be needed to be applied in the project process, including the evaluation of proposals.
Gantt charts, networks (CPA)/activity on a node, Computing EST/LST, critical path, floats and slack, histograms.
Examples will be used to contextualise discussions for cohorts studying Pathways and Specialist courses.
This module forms part of the CMI Certificate/Diploma for BA (Hons) Business and Management (including the Event and Entrepreneurship pathways). It maps to CMI Unit 513 Managing Projects to Achieve Results.
This module forms part of the CMI Certificate/Diploma for BA (Hons) Business and Management (including the Event and Entrepreneurship pathways). It maps to CMI Unit 513 Managing Projects to Achieve Results.
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 analyse and apply the key principles of project management and their application. |
| LO2 | To critically evaluate the key principles of project management and their application |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Project Output 1 | Student evaluation of a project | 0 | 2500 | 50 | No | 40 |
| Asynchronous Assessment | Practical Written Work 1 | The planning of a project | 0 | 2000 | 50 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Project Output 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Practical Written Work 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |