Module Code: H8APM
Long Title Agile Project Management
Title Agile Project Management
Module Level: LEVEL 8
EQF Level: 6
EHEA Level: First Cycle
Credits: 5
Module Coordinator:  
Module Author: EUGENE O'LOUGHLIN
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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 interpret how to set out the foundations for successful agile projects
LO2 Evaluate the philosophy, approach and principles of Agile project management
LO3 Describe and explain how an agile project is managed
LO4 Distinguish between the different management styles needed for successful agile projects
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
Agile Project Management Fundamentals (25%)
• Major agile approaches Benefits of Agile project management. • When to use Agile project management. • Risks and benefits of Agile. • Preparing for successful Agile projects Agile project management principles.
The Agile Project Management Process (15%)
• Agile project management framework. • Configuring the Agile Project Lifecycle.
Products and Deliverables (10%)
• Management, business and solution focus
Agile Project Teams (15%)
• Agile project roles and responsibilities. • Agile project team empowerment. • Agile project team structure.
Agile Project Management Techniques (10%)
• Facilitated Workshops MoSCoW. • Prioritisation Iterative Development. • Timeboxing Modelling.
Project Management and Control (25%)
• Agile requirements. • Agile planning. • Agile risk management Testing, quality and maintainability. • Agile estimating and measurement. • Agile configuration management.
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework30.00%
End of Module Assessment70.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Coursework
Assessment Type: Assignment % of total: 30
Assessment Date: n/a Outcome addressed: 1,2,3,4
Non-Marked: No
Assessment Description:
Sample Assessment: Learners will be required use Agile Management techniques in a real project environment. For example, use the MoSCoW technique to prioritise requirements and the Timeboxing technique to allocate times for each project activity.
End of Module Assessment
Assessment Type: Terminal Exam % of total: 70
Assessment Date: End-of-Semester Outcome addressed: 1,2,3,4
Non-Marked: No
Assessment Description:
The end of semester exam is designed to assess all learning outcomes. For example, learners will be required to demonstrate a sound knowledge of the philosophy.
No Workplace Assessment
Reassessment Requirement
Repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.

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 No Description 2 Every Week 2.00
Tutorial No Description 1 Every Week 1.00
Independent Learning No Description 7.5 Every Week 7.50
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Workload Description Hours Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload
Lecture No Description 2 Every Week 2.00
Tutorial No Description 1 Every Week 1.00
Independent Learning No Description 7 Every Week 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
 

Module Resources

Recommended Book Resources
  • DSDM Consortium. (2010), Agile Project Management Handbook, v1.2. DSDM Consortium, p.176, [ISBN: 9780954483241].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
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