NG2S725 - Project Management and Professional Practice 01 Aug 2023 - 31 Jul 2029 | Version 1

Associated Module Information

Module Code: NG2S725
Module Title: Project Management and Professional Practice
Faculty: Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science
Faculty Group: Engineering
Faculty Sub Group: Built Environment
Module Leader: Sithara Punam Kristombuge
Module Team: Miranda Thomas, Stuart Bunston, Sarah Moses
First Intended Intake: SEP 2028 Final Year of Intake: 2028
Date Closed:
Credit Value: 20 Credit Level: 5
Language: English
Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: 0
Equivalent Module:
HECOS codes: 100151 - construction management 100755 - data management
HECOS Code Weighting: 50 50

Document Version Information

Version 1
Valid From 01 Aug 2023
Valid To 31 Jul 2029

Module Aims

To enable students to develop project management tools and techniques and have the ability to apply these in a number of scenarios in a professional context within the Built Environment.

To enable students to develop a knowledge and awareness of the various elements of professional practice and to have the ability to apply these in a number of scenarios within the Built Environment.

Content Summary

This modules content is designed to develop the students’ knowledge of project management and professional practice, providing them with the ability to apply these in several differing scenarios within the sector.

In this module the student will:

Gain an understanding and application of various project management tools and techniques including Programming & Planning, Progress Reporting, Scheduling and Monitoring Techniques.

Develop an understanding and application of Leading Projects, People and Teams.

Develop an understanding of the legal framework for Health and Safety as applicable to Built Environment Professionals.

Develop an understanding and application of Value Engineering and Lean Techniques as applicable to project management.

Develop an understanding and application of Professional Practice including Ethics, Codes of Practice, Professionalism, Client Care and Data Management.

Develop an understanding and application of Diversity, Inclusion and Team Working – Inclusive Environments

Lectures will involve discussions around various topical scenarios to further the knowledge gained in relation to the application of project management techniques developed and an understanding of and where possible utilise case studies to demonstrate real life application of the content.

Learning and Teaching Methods

Activity Type Hours
Lecture 24
Tutorial 24
Independent Study 100
Directed Study 52
Total Hours Selected 200

Learning Outcomes

# Learning Outcome
LO1 Demonstrate knowledge and application of project management tools and techniques as they apply to the Built Environment.
LO2 Demonstrate knowledge and application of professional practice guidance as they apply to the Built Environment.

Module Requisites

N/A

Assessment Criteria

Assessment Category Assessment Type Description Duration Word Count Weight (%) Best of? Pass Mark
Asynchronous Assessment Professional Discussions 1 Professional Discussions on topics related to the module. 15 N/A 50 No 40
Asynchronous Assessment Case study 1 Case Study on topic related to the module. 0 1500 50 No 40

Assessment Matrix

Assessment Type Learning Outcomes
LO1 LO2
Professional Discussions 1
Case study 1

Reading List

CIOB (2022) Code of Practice for Project Management for the Built Environment. Wiley-Blackwell, 6th Edition.

Fewings, P. (2019) Construction Project Management: An Integrated Approach. Routledge, 3rd Edition.

Lemen, J. (2021) How to Become a Chartered Surveyor. Routledge.

RICS Modus

RICS Regulations and Guidance