MGMT07036 2016 Project Management
Project management is an key skill in the many business and administrative funtions . This module takes a generic view of project management with emphasis on the application of project management.
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this module the learner will/should be able to;
Identify and describe the role of the personnel involved in project management
Describe the project life cycle and outline project success/failure criteria
Describe and apply project selection criteria
Describe and apply project risk assessment
Describe and apply resource scheduling techniques including Gantt Charts and Network Diagrams and utilize critical path analysis
Describe and apply techniques of monitoring and correcting project progress
Describe and apply techniques associated with project change, audit and closure
Teaching and Learning Strategies
MC Quizzes to ensure that students are completing the reading and understanding the concepts
Practical computer based assignments to assess competence on a Project Management package
Final examination to assess students overall grasp of the module
Module Assessment Strategies
Reading, lectures and class discussion to gain an understanding of concepts and techniques
Use of Project Management computer package to develop competence in its use
Use of case studies to demonstrate the applicability of the concepts and techniques studied
Repeat Assessments
Repeat examination plus repeat of practical assignment where a student fails to achieve a pass mark in continuous assessment
Indicative Syllabus
1. The nature of project management · Project manager, project team and stakeholders · Project life cycle 2. Project selection · Non numeric selection methods. · Numeric selection methods · Risk management 3. Project planning · Project kick-off · Work breakdown structure 4. Resource scheduling · Gantt charts · AoA and AoN networks. · Critical path analysis including expected time. |
5. Monitoring project progress · Control of time and milestones · Earned value · Reporting 6. Change, audit and closure · Need for change management · Closure alternative · Need for audit
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Coursework & Assessment Breakdown
Coursework Assessment
Title | Type | Form | Percent | Week | Learning Outcomes Assessed | |
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1 | Computer based assessment | Continuous Assessment | Multiple Choice | 15 % | OnGoing | 1,2,3,4,5,6,7 |
2 | Project Management Exercises | Continuous Assessment | Performance Evaluation | 25 % | OnGoing | |
End of Semester / Year Assessment
Title | Type | Form | Percent | Week | Learning Outcomes Assessed | |
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1 | Final Exam Final Exam | Final Exam | Closed Book Exam | 60 % | Week 15 | 1,2,3,4,5,6,7 |
Full Time Mode Workload
Type | Location | Description | Hours | Frequency | Avg Workload |
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Lecture | Not Specified | Lecture | 3 | Weekly | 3.00 |
Laboratory Practical | Computer Laboratory | Computer Lab | 1 | Weekly | 1.00 |
Required & Recommended Book List

2011-05-17 Project Management JumpStart, 3rd Edition Sybex
ISBN 0470939192 ISBN-13 9780470939192
The much-anticipated new edition of the popular project management introductory book
The role of the project manager continues to become more diverse and demanding, placing strong project management skills in high demand. This in-depth introductory guide offers aspiring project managers the essential fundamentals of project management. Fully revised since the previous version, this new edition includes updated project management methods and practices as well as new examples and study questions. Project management guru Kim Heldman presents you with a clear, concise, and enjoyable writing style so that you can approach project management from a practical?rather than theoretical?standpoint.
- Serves as an introduction to the fundamentals of project management
- Provides completely updated and revised material on project management methods and practices
- Features new examples and study questions
- Addresses how to create project schedules and budgets and define project goals
- Covers project management principles, Project Management Institute?s project management standards, and practical application of project management for the workplace
Whether you're considering a career in project management or simply wish to expand your understanding of general project management principles, Project Management JumpStart, Third Edition is ideal reading.
Module Resources
Kim Heldman, 2011 Project Management JumpStart, 3rd Edition Sybex
ISBN-10 0470939192, ISBN-13 9780470939192
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