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 | ✔ | ✔ | |