Module Code: H6PRMGT
Long Title Project Management
Title Project Management
Module Level: LEVEL 6
EQF Level: 5
EHEA Level: Short Cycle
Credits: 5
Module Coordinator: MICHELE KEHOE
Module Author: Administrator Account
Departments: School of Business
Specifications of the qualifications and experience required of staff  
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Demonstrate an understanding of project management by explaining the key concepts, approaches and frameworks.
LO2 Have an overview of the contemporary frameworks and processes involved in managing a project through the Project lifecycle.
LO3 Identify basic risks associated with a project
LO4 Have a fundamental overview of Critical Path Analysis and how it relates to a project
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is required before enrolment on this module. While the prior learning is expressed as named NCI module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
No recommendations listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Entry requirements  
 

Module Content & Assessment

Indicative Content
Introduction to Project Management
• What is a Project • Project Planning • Scope, Time, Cost and Quality management
Project Lifecycle
• Definition • Execution • Commissioning • Operational • Abandonment
Techniques
• Project Selection • Planning • Scheduling • Control
Project Management Tools
• Introduction to Critical Path Analysis
Project Communications Management
• Managing stakeholders • Improving project communications
Project Risk Management
• Common sources of risk • Risk identification
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Coursework
Assessment Type: Case Study % of total: 100
Assessment Date: n/a Outcome addressed: 1,2,3,4
Non-Marked: No
Assessment Description:
Students will be presented with a case study either in written or video format and they will be asked to perform a critique of how the project in the case was managed and make suggestions for improvement
No End of Module Assessment
No Workplace Assessment
Reassessment Requirement
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.
Reassessment Description
Students who do not achieve an overall pass mark in this module will be presented with a single assessment which will address all learning outcomes. This piece of assessment will be designed by the relevant member of faculty and validated by the second marker and extern.

NCIRL reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Module Target Workload Hours 0 Hours
Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Workload Description Hours Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload
Lecture Classroom and demonstrations 32 Per Semester 2.67
Tutorial Mentoring and small-group tutoring 16 Per Semester 1.33
Independent Learning Independent learning 202 Per Semester 16.83
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Workload Description Hours Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload
Lecture No Description 3 Every Week 3.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
 

Module Resources

Recommended Book Resources
  • Merideth, J. R. & Shafter S. M.. (2020), Project Management in Practice, 7th Ed. Wiley.
  • Project Management Institute.. (2021), A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge, 3rd.
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
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