Module Code: H7PM
Long Title Project Management
Title Project Management
Module Level: LEVEL 7
EQF Level: 6
EHEA Level: First Cycle
Credits: 10
Module Coordinator:  
Module Author: Alex Courtney
Departments: School of Computing
Specifications of the qualifications and experience required of staff


MSc and/or PhD degree in computer science or cognate discipline.  May have industry experience also.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 manage scope in an IT project
LO2 manage time in an IT project
LO3 manage cost in an IT project
LO4 manage quality in an IT project
LO5 manage the supporting knowledge areas (risk, stakeholder, communications, procurement, and human resources) in an IT 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

Learners should have attained the knowledge, skills and competence gained from stage 2 of the BSc (Hons) in Computing.
 

Module Content & Assessment

Indicative Content
Introduction to Project Management
Introduction to Project Management. Project Management Processes. Project Management Knowledge Areas
Project Integration
Selecting Projects. The Project Charter. Change Control
Project Scope Management I
Project Scope Statement. Defining Scope
Project Scope Management II
Work Breakdown Structure (WBS). WBS Dictionary. Controlling Scope
Project Time Management I
Define activities. Sequence activities. Estimate activity durations
Project Time Management II
Develop schedule. Control schedule
Project Cost Management I
Plan Cost Management. Estimate Costs
Project Cost Management II
Determine the Budget. Control Costs. Earned Value Management
Project Quality Management I
Quality Assurance. The Seven Tools of Quality Management
Project Quality Management II
The Seven Tools of Quality Management (Contd.). Testing. Quality Control
Project Management Support Areas I
Risk Management. Communications Management
Project Management Support Areas II
Procurement Management. Stakeholder Management. Procurement Management
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework50.00%
End of Module Assessment50.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Coursework
Assessment Type: Formative Assessment % of total: Non-Marked
Assessment Date: n/a Outcome addressed: 1,2,3,4,5
Non-Marked: Yes
Assessment Description:
Weekly Lab exercises that involve making use of practical Project Management tools. Feedback will be provided in oral format, or on-line through Moodle.
Assessment Type: Continuous Assessment % of total: 50
Assessment Date: n/a Outcome addressed: 1,2
Non-Marked: No
Assessment Description:
The continuous assessment project will require learners to work in groups of 3 to 5. Each group will be required to produce a scope statement in the form of a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), and a detailed Gantt Chart style schedule for a small project of their own choosing.
End of Module Assessment
Assessment Type: Terminal Exam % of total: 50
Assessment Date: End-of-Semester Outcome addressed: 3,4,5
Non-Marked: No
Assessment Description:
Terminal assessment exam taken over 2 hours consists of three questions of which the student must answer one that assess students' understanding of the underlying theories and concepts.
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
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. Repeat assessment for this module is by examination only. All learning outcomes will be assessed in this 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) 36 Every Week 36.00
Tutorial Other hours (Practical/Tutorial) 12 Every Week 12.00
Independent Learning Independent learning (hours) 202 Every Week 202.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 48.00
 

Module Resources

Recommended Book Resources
  • (2017), A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge, PMBOK Guides, p.756, [ISBN: 978-1628251845].
  • Kathy Schwalbe. (2018), Information Technology Project Management ,9 ,Cengage Learning, [ISBN: 978-1337101356].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Joseph Heagney. (2016), Fundamentals of Project Management, Amacom, p.228, [ISBN: 978-0814437360].
  • Melissa Perri. (2018), Escaping the Build Trap, O'Reilly Media, p.180, [ISBN: 978-1491973790].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
This module does not have any other resources
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