| Title: | Project Management |
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| Long Title: | Project Management |
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| Field of Study: |
Business & Management
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| Valid From: |
Semester 1 - 2016/17 ( September 2016 ) |
| Module Coordinator: |
CAROLINE O REILLY |
| Module Author: |
CAROLINE O REILLY |
| Module Description: |
This module is designed to introduce the student to the core elements of project management. The module explores the project lifecycle and project management knowledge areas, adopting current tools and techniques including current project management software. |
| Learning Outcomes |
| On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: |
| LO1 |
Describe the basic components of projects and project management |
| LO2 |
Identify the selection process for projects, programs and portfolios |
| LO3 |
Discuss the stages of the project lifecycle |
| LO4 |
Illustrate how the project management knowledge areas apply to the project management process groups |
| LO5 |
Use project management software to prepare a project plan |
| Pre-requisite learning |
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
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Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list. |
| No incompatible modules listed |
Co-requisite Modules
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| No Co-requisite modules listed |
Requirements
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
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| No requirements listed |
Module Content & Assessment
| Indicative Content |
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Introduction to Project Management
Attributes of projects, project constraints, project stakeholders, role and responsibilities of the project manager, success factors, reasons for failure
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Project, Program and Portfolio Management
Differentiate between projects, programs, and portfolios; Project selection methods including competitive strategy, financial projections, balanced scorecard, weighted scoring model, time frame, priority, and addressing organisational problems; Creating programs to yield synergies; Selecting portfolios for enterprise success
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Stages of the Project Lifecycle/Process Groups
Initiating, planning, executing, monitoring and controlling, closing
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Project Management Body of Knowledge
PMBOK Knowledge Areas: Integration, Scope, Cost, Time, Human Resources, Procurement, Risk, Quality, Communications and Stakeholder Management.
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Project Management Software
Plan a project using an appropriate software package
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| Assessment Breakdown | % |
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| Course Work | 50.00% |
| End of Module Formal Examination | 50.00% |
| Course Work |
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| Assessment Type |
Assessment Description |
Outcome addressed |
% of total |
Assessment Date |
| Multiple Choice Questions |
In-class assessment using MCQ's to examine theory covered to date |
1,2 |
20.0 |
Week 5 |
| Practical/Skills Evaluation |
In-class assessment using appropriate computer software to plan a project. For example: given a WBS and substantial detail for a new project, use MS Project to plan the estimated costs and schedule involved. Tasks required to achieve this include creating and applying an appropriate project calendar; entering individual, summary, and recurring tasks and their durations; applying constraints and interdependencies; inputting and assigning resources. |
5 |
30.0 |
Week 11 |
| End of Module Formal Examination |
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| Assessment Type |
Assessment Description |
Outcome addressed |
% of total |
Assessment Date |
| Formal Exam |
End-of-Semester Final Examination |
1,2,3,4 |
50.0 |
End-of-Semester |
| Reassessment Requirement |
Repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.
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The institute reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment
Module Workload
| Workload: Full Time |
| Workload Type |
Workload Description |
Hours |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
| Lecture |
Clased Based Instruction |
2.0 |
Every Week |
2.00 |
| Lab |
Computer Lab using Project Management Software |
1.0 |
Every Week |
1.00 |
| Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) |
Self-study |
4.0 |
Every Week |
4.00 |
| Total Hours |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Learner Workload |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Contact Hours |
3.00 |
| Workload: Part Time |
| Workload Type |
Workload Description |
Hours |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
| Lecture |
Class based instruction |
1.0 |
Every Week |
1.00 |
| Lab |
Computer Lab using Project Management Software |
1.0 |
Every Week |
1.00 |
| Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) |
Self Study |
5.0 |
Every Week |
5.00 |
| Total Hours |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Learner Workload |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Contact Hours |
2.00 |
Module Resources
| Recommended Book Resources |
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- Kathy Schwalbe 2015, An Introduction to Project Management, 5th Ed., Schwalbe Publishing USA [ISBN: 978-150521209]
| | Supplementary Book Resources |
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- Jack Meredith, Samuel Mantel Jr, Scott Schafer and Margaret Sutton 2014, Project Management in Practice, 5th Ed., John Wiley & Sons [ISBN: 9781118674666]
- Project Management Institute 2013, A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge, 5th Ed., Project Management Institute Pennsylvania [ISBN: 9781935589679]
- Harold Kerzner Ph.D. 2013, Project Management: A systems Approach to Planning, Scheduling and Controlling, 11th Ed., John Wiley & Sons USA [ISBN: 9781118022276]
- James P. Clements 2011, Effective Project Management, 5th Ed., South-Western/Cengage Learning USA [ISBN: 9781111824051]
| | This module does not have any article/paper resources |
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| Other Resources |
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- Website: Kathy SchwalbeAn Introduction to Project Management;
Companion site for Kathy Schwalbe's text
- Website: Project Management Institute
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