PS4S001 - Legislative and Professional Issues 01 Aug 2024 - 31 Aug 2026 | Version 1
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | PS4S001 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Legislative and Professional Issues | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Business and Creative Industries | ||
| Faculty Group: | Operations Management | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Operations Management | ||
| Module Leader: | Victoria Pledger | ||
| Module Team: | Natalie Shawley, Simon Thomas | ||
| 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: | N/A | ||
| HECOS codes: | |||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | |||
Document Version Information
| Version | 1 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Aug 2024 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2026 |
Module Aims
1. To develop a critical awareness of the relevant legal and professional issues that arise in the context of project-orientated activities.
2. To provide students with a framework for conflict resolution in complex management situations.
3. To critically explore legal and ethical dilemmas arising during the project lifecycle by using case studies from a range of contexts.
4. To equip students with the expertise to enable them to successfully negotiate a range of challenges with respect to current legislation.
5. To highlight wider socio/political issue across the changing landscape of business and society with emphasis on ethics, professionalism and sustainability.
Content Summary
On completion of the module students should be able to:
1. Identify, understand and apply the main legal principles and developments within the law including:
Contract law;
Law of agency;
Law of tort;
Employment law (including health and safety);
2. Critically evaluate professional issues such as:
Procurement;
Risk management including monitoring/auditing;
Project planning, scheduling and control;
Budget management;
Quality management;
Conflict resolution.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 16 |
| Tutorial | 24 |
| Directed Study | 160 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the legal framework relevant to the area of project management. |
| LO2 | Critically analyse and evaluate the legal issues relevant to project management and apply them to real life, practical case scenarios. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Synchronous Onsite Oral Assessment | Presentation (Synchronous Onsite) 1 | Presentation | 10 | N/A | 50 | No | 40 |
| Asynchronous Assessment | Self Reflective Assessment 1 | Written coursework | 0 | 3000 | 50 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Presentation (Synchronous Onsite) 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Self Reflective Assessment 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |