PS4S62 - Project Management for Engineers 01 Sep 2023 - 31 Aug 2028 | Version 1
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | PS4S62 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Project Management for Engineers | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Business and Creative Industries | ||
| Faculty Group: | Operations Management | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Operations Management | ||
| Module Leader: | Chris Lee | ||
| Module Team: | |||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2023 | Final Year of Intake: | |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 7 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100078 - business and management | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 1 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2023 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2028 |
Module Aims
The module critically explores the fundamental concepts, principles and techniques needed for effective project and programme management, now and in the future. The roles, responsibilities and organisation requirements of those involved in dynamic project-based environments, and how this relates to effective project, programme and change management is introduced. Methodologies used for selecting, defining, planning, controlling, monitoring and delivering projects are critically evaluated and applied practically. This module will critically evaluate existing, emerging and future trends and issues that are relevant to the management of projects and programme management, and how they inter-relate in terms of both current theory and better practice.
The module will develop an understanding of the methodological factors that can be used for selecting, defining, planning, initiating, controlling, monitoring and delivering a portfolio of programmes and projects.
The module will also consider the concepts, issues and analytical tools that facilitate effective financial, organisational and resource control decisions in project-based environments using practical exemplars and case studies.
Content Summary
Work Breakdown Structures
Using networks diagrams (activity on an arrow and activity on a node) to plan a project
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
Overview of common methodologies such as PRINCE2, waterfall, and Agile
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 10 |
| Tutorial | 30 |
| Independent Study | 160 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | To critically evaluate project management existing, emerging and future approaches and methodologies, ICT resources and tools for organising, planning and monitoring project-based programmes, synthesising that knowledge with real world projects and programmes. |
| LO2 | Critically evaluate existing, emerging and future trends and issues that are relevant to the management of projects and programmes and determine the effectiveness of research, future directions, approaches and their contribution to developing bodies of knowledge and literature. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Report 1 | Written project plan | 0 | 2000 | 50 | No | 40 |
| Synchronous Onsite Oral Assessment | Presentation (Synchronous Onsite) 1 | Presentation summarising a project plan | 15 | N/A | 50 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Report 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Presentation (Synchronous Onsite) 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |