Module overview
The global and rapid growth of managing by projects in every sector, industry, and company type has led to the development of pan-sector theories and bodies of knowledge in project management. This module aims to familiarise you with the specific nature of projects and the implications for organisations seeking to introduce change through a systematic practice of project management.
Aims and Objectives
Learning Outcomes
Transferable and Generic Skills
Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:
- communicate effectively (written).
- apply an analytical and critical approach to management;
Subject Specific Intellectual and Research Skills
Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:
- critically analyse project situations and dynamics considering the pluralistic nature of projects and project management;
- understand and critically analyse the project’s context, potential dynamics and challenges regardless of its industry.
Knowledge and Understanding
Having successfully completed this module, you will be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:
- traditional and contemporary approaches to management of projects;
- Tools and techniques for managing project stages; and factors influencing project success or failure.
Syllabus
Introduction to Project Management
Goal Directed Project Management
Project Definition
Stakeholder Management.
Product Based Planning
Risk Management
Project Governance
Managing Change
Commercial Aspects of Project Management
Learning and Teaching
Teaching and learning methods
The knowledge and appreciation of the theoretical bases will be developed through the lectures and complemented through directed reading and formative exercises.
| Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Independent Study | 63 |
| Teaching | 12 |
| Total study time | 75 |
Resources & Reading list
General Resources
International Journal of Project Management. Journal
Project Management Journal. Journal
Textbooks
Maylor, H (2010). Project Management. UK: Prentice Hall.
Assessment
Formative
This is how we’ll give you feedback as you are learning. It is not a formal test or exam.
Essay In-class activitiesSummative
This is how we’ll formally assess what you have learned in this module.
| Method | Percentage contribution |
|---|---|
| Essay | 100% |
Referral
This is how we’ll assess you if you don’t meet the criteria to pass this module.
| Method | Percentage contribution |
|---|---|
| Essay | 100% |
Repeat
An internal repeat is where you take all of your modules again, including any you passed. An external repeat is where you only re-take the modules you failed.
| Method | Percentage contribution |
|---|---|
| Essay | 100% |
Repeat Information
Repeat type: Internal & External