Module Code: H6ITPM
Long Title IT Project Management
Title IT Project Management
Module Level: LEVEL 8
EQF Level: 6
EHEA Level: First Cycle
Credits: 5
Module Coordinator: Eugene McLaughlin
Module Author: Eugene McLaughlin
Departments: School of Computing
Specifications of the qualifications and experience required of staff


Masters' Degree or PHD in a computing or cognate discipline lecturing in the field. May have industry experience also.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Select projects using techniques from Project Integration Management
LO2 Effectively manage time, scope, cost and quality in an IT project
LO3 Identify and explain key facilitating functions to support IT project management
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

Learners should have attained the knowledge, skills and competence gained from stage 1 of the BSc (Hons) in Data Science
 

Module Content & Assessment

Indicative Content
Introduction to Project Management
Definition of a project and the role of the project manager. Describe the keys elements of the project management framework.
Project Integration Management
Identifying potential projects. Methods for selecting projects Plan
Project Scope Management
Defining scope. Creating the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS). Validating and controlling scope
Project Time Management
Sequencing activities. Estimating activity duration. Developing the schedule. Critical Path Method. Programme Evaluation and Review Technique (PERT). Controlling the schedule.
Project Cost Management
Basic principles of cost management. Estimating costs. Determining the budget. Controlling costs.
Project Quality Management
Planning quality management.. Tools and techniques for quality control. Modern quality management. Improving IT project quality.
Project Management Facilitating Functions
Project Management Facilitating Functions Planning quality management. Project Process Groups. Developing IT Project methodology. Case Study Project Phases
Human resources management
Motivation. Team Formation. Acquiring a team. Developing the Project team
Risk management
Planning risk management. Identifying risks. Qualitative and quantitative risk analysis. Security, governance and ethical risks
Communications management
Keys to good communications. Planning communications management. Controlling communications
Procurement management
Planning procurement . Conducting and controlling procurement. Statement of work contracts
Stakeholder management
Stakeholder management. Stakeholder managing and controlling stakeholder engagement
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework40.00%
End of Module Assessment60.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Coursework
Assessment Type: Continuous Assessment % of total: Non-Marked
Assessment Date: n/a Outcome addressed: 1,2,3
Non-Marked: Yes
Assessment Description:
Ongoing independent and group class activities and feedback.
Assessment Type: Continuous Assessment % of total: 40
Assessment Date: n/a Outcome addressed: 1,2,3
Non-Marked: No
Assessment Description:
A series of marked tutorials covering all aspects of the various stages of Project Management
Assessment Type: Easter Examination % of total: 60
Assessment Date: n/a Outcome addressed: 1,2,3
Non-Marked: No
Assessment Description:
Written examination with questions from all module topic areas
No End of Module Assessment
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.
Reassessment Description
The repeat strategy for this module is an examination. All learning outcomes will be assessed in the repeat exam.

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 & Demonstrations (hours) 24 Per Semester 2.00
Tutorial Other hours (Practical/Tutorial) 12 Per Semester 1.00
Independent Learning Independent learning (hours) 89 Per Semester 7.42
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
 

Module Resources

Recommended Book Resources
  • Schwalbe, K.. (2016), Information Technology Project Management (8th ed), Cengage Learning.
This module does not have any article/paper resources
This module does not have any other resources
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