project management report

Module Guide

FACULTY OF BUSINESS, ENVIRONMENT

AND SOCIETY

Module Code: A200SAM

Module Title: Essential Skills for the Project Manager

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1. Module Introduction

Most professions, regardless of the sector they work in will come across project work at some point during their career. Succeeding or failing in projects is dependent on the quality of the project manager, team members and the tools and techniques adopted to ensure projects are cost efficient, delivered on time and with a focus on quality.

This module aims to equip students with a range of skills that can be adopted to ensure projects are managed effectively. This will include both technical (hard), and soft skills that can be tailored depending on the size and complexity of the project.

2. Module Tutor(s)

David Ellis

Room: William Morris 117 Email: [email protected]

3. Teaching plan

Week

Seminar Themes

1

Introduction to Projects and Project Management

2

Project lifecycle and project constraints

3

People in projects: the cast of characters

4

Project planning: an introduction

5

Reflection in Project Management

6

Project planning: tools and techniques

7

Risks and opportunities

8

Project methodologies: an overview

Learning from projects

9

Success and failure in project management

10

Assessment Workshop

4. Intended Module Learning Outcomes

The intended learning outcomes are that on completion of this module the student should be able to:

LO1. explore the key variables required to meet project objectives

LO2. understand the different planning tools required to manage a project

LO3. apply project management theory to a practical scenario

LO4. critically reflect on the soft skills required to manage a project effectively

5. Assessment

Details of the composition of the assessment will be noted in the Module’s Assignment Brief.

1. Submission of a 1250-1500 coursework (LO.1, 2, 3)

Weighting: 80%

2. Submission of a 250-500 reflective statement (LO.4)

Weighting: 20%

Other Points

Students who fail to submit coursework will not automatically be considered for a re-sit. When a student is eligible for re- assessment, revised coursework will be set, to meet the needs of the failed coursework component(s) unless otherwise advised.

6. Coursework deadlines

Coursework 1: 9th December 2014 Coursework 2: 9th December 2014

7. Module Resources

A link to the module 'Resource List' is on the right-hand side of the module page, in the 'Links' block.

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