| Module Code: |
H8PM |
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Long Title
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Project Management
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Title
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Project Management
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| Module Level: |
LEVEL 8 |
| EQF Level: |
6 |
| EHEA Level: |
First Cycle |
| Module Coordinator: |
DAVE CORMACK |
| Module Author: |
DAVE CORMACK |
| Departments: |
School of Business
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| Specifications of the qualifications and experience required of staff |
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| Learning Outcomes |
| On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: |
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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 |
Determine and analyse the importance of creating plans to guide project execution, and to use several planning techniques for project integration, scope, time, and cost management |
| LO3 |
Interpret and analyse project quality, human resource, communications, risk, and procurement management using project case studies |
| LO4 |
Develop a project plan and apply core concepts of project management to a business related activity |
| LO5 |
Critically evaluate several tasks and examples of project monitoring and controlling, and describe outputs common to all project knowledge areas |
| LO6 |
Analyse and understand the process of closing a project and project failure |
| 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).
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| No recommendations listed |
Co-requisite Modules
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| No Co-requisite modules listed |
Module Content & Assessment
| Indicative Content |
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Introduction to Project Maagement
Definition of a project and the role of the project manager. Key elements of the project management framework
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Project Integration Management
Identifying potential projects. Project selection. Developing the Project Plan
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Project Scope Management
Defining scope. Developing the Work Breakdown Structure. Validating and controlling scope
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Project Time management
Sequencing Activities. Developing a Schedule. Activity on Node (AON) network. Activity on Arrow (AOA) network. Critical Path Method (CPM). PERT and GANT diagrams.
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Project Cost Management
Principles of Cost Management. Estimating costs. Defining the project budget. Controlling costs.
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Project Quality Management
The quality plan. Tools and techniques for quality control.
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Project Management Facilitating Functions
Human Resource management. Developing an Organisational Breakdown Structure (OBS) Risk management. Communications management Procurement Management. Stakeholder management
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Project Control
Earned value calculation. Using Earned Value as a control mechanism
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Project Close
Closing the project. Post project review
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| Assessment Breakdown | % |
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| Coursework | 50.00% |
| End of Module Assessment | 50.00% |
AssessmentsFull Time
| Coursework |
| Assessment Type: |
Formative Assessment |
% of total: |
Non-Marked |
| Assessment Date: |
n/a |
Outcome addressed: |
1,2,3,4,5,6 |
| Non-Marked: |
Yes |
Assessment Description:
MOODLE and in class Quizzes will be used as formative assessment to allow students to determine how they are progreaaing through the course and identify areas for improvement. |
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| Assessment Type: |
Continuous Assessment (0200) |
% of total: |
50 |
| Assessment Date: |
n/a |
Outcome addressed: |
1,2,3,4,5,6 |
| Non-Marked: |
No |
Assessment Description:
The continuous Assessment may be a combination of, but not limited to, group-work, in-class assessment, case-study exercises, role-play and individual and group projects. Learners, in groups or individually, will be required to develop a project plan to a business related activity incorporating all sections of the module from the Project Management Framework assessing issues such as planning, organising, timeframes, cost projections, scope of project, HR issues, risk assessment and quality control and the final execution of the project. |
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| End of Module Assessment |
| Assessment Type: |
Terminal Exam |
% of total: |
50 |
| Assessment Date: |
End-of-Semester |
Outcome addressed: |
1,2,3,4,5,6 |
| Non-Marked: |
No |
Assessment Description:
End-of-Semester Final Examination |
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| 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.
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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 |
Module Resources
| Recommended Book Resources |
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Gray and Larson. (2014), Project Management: The Managerial Process, 6th. McGraw-Hill Education; 6th Revised edition edition (2014).
| | Supplementary Book Resources |
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A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge: (PMBOK® Guide), Third Edition (2004). x.
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Bee , Roland, & Bee , Frances, (1997) Project Management : the people challenge.. na.
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Nokes , Sebastian (2003).The definitive guide to project management : the fast track to getting the job done on time and on budget.. na.
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Fox , Deirdre, & Kearns , Maire (2005) Non nonsense project handbook. na.
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Barker , Stephen, & Cole , Rob (2007). Brilliant project management : what the best project managers know, do and say.. na.
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