Module Code: H7PRMA
Long Title Project Management
Title Project Management
Module Level: LEVEL 7
EQF Level: 6
EHEA Level: First Cycle
Credits: 5
Module Coordinator: MICHELE KEHOE
Module Author: Isabela Da Silva
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 Examine theory & practices of project management, as well as understand and demonstrate knowledge of the range of tools for planning & implementing projects
LO2 Demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of the 12 principals of project management and the 8 project management domains.
LO3 Develop a project plan and apply core concepts of project management to a business-related activity
LO4 Analyse and understand the process of closing a project and evaluating project successes and failures
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

As per programme requirements (outlined in 4.2.2 Minimum requirements for general learning)
 

Module Content & Assessment

Indicative Content
Introduction to Project Management
Definition of a project and the role of the project manager. The 12 principles of project management. Traditional (Waterfall) methodology vs Agile project management.
Project Integration Management
Identifying potential projects. Project selection. Understanding internal and external project interdependencies.
Project Scope Management
Defining scope. Developing the Work Breakdown Structure. Validating and controlling scope
Project Time management
Sequencing Activities. Developing a Schedule. Critical Path Method (CPM). Estimating techniques,including PERT.
Project Quality Management
Quality planning. Tools and techniques for quality control.
Project Management Facilitating Function
Human Resource management. Risk management. Communications management Procurement Management. Stakeholder management
Project Control
Earned value Management. Using Earned Value as a control mechanism
Project Close
Closing the project. Post project review
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Coursework
Assessment Type: Continuous Assessment % 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
Should students fail the module overall, they will be required to resubmit the failed components.

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 24 Per Semester 2.00
Tutorial Mentoring and small-group tutoring 12 Per Semester 1.00
Independent Learning Independent learning 89 Per Semester 7.42
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
 

Module Resources

Recommended Book Resources
  • Project Management Institute. (2021), Project Management Body of Knowledge, 2021. 7th Edition.
  • Pinto, J.K. (2012), Project Management: International Version, 3rd edition. Prentice Hall.
  • Kloppenborg T. (2012), Contemporary Project Management, International edition, 2nd edition.
  • Mantel, S. (2010), Project Management in Practice, 4th edition. Wiley.
  • Kerzner, H. (2013), Project Management: Case Studies, 4th edition.
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
Discussion Note: