Module Code: H8PMAG
Long Title Project Management
Title Project Management
Module Level: LEVEL 8
EQF Level: 6
EHEA Level: First Cycle
Credits: 10
Module Coordinator: COLETTE DARCY
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 Demonstrate an understanding of project management by explaining the key concepts, approaches and frameworks.
LO2 Utilise contemporary frameworks and processes involved in managing a project through the Project lifecycle via live projects and/or planning for the Capstone Project in the second semester.
LO3 Engage industry standard project scope management via assimilating data, verifying same, and controlling scope through application in cases/live projects.
LO4 Evaluate the risks associated with a project and use process of risk management for projects
LO5 Implement and synthesise relevant frameworks such as Critical Path Analysis to manage a 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

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

Module Content & Assessment

Indicative Content
Introduction to Project Management
What is a Project Project Planning Scope, Time, Cost and Quality management
Project Lifecycle
Definition Execution Commissioning Operational Abandonment
Techniques
Project Selection Planning Scheduling Control
Project Management Tools
PERT Cost Benefit Analysis Project Network Diagrams Gantt Charts Critical Path Analysis
Project Cost Management
Basic principles of cost management Cost estimating Cost budgeting Cost control
Project Communications Management
Information Distribution Performance reporting Managing stakeholders Improving project communications
Project Risk Management
Common sources of risk Risk identification Qualitative risk analysis Quantitative risk analysis Risk response planning Risk monitoring and control
Project Quality Management
Quality planning Quality assurance Quality control Tools and techniques for quality control Modern quality management
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Coursework
Assessment Type: Case Study % of total: 70
Assessment Date: n/a Outcome addressed: 1,2,3
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
Assessment Type: Project % of total: 30
Assessment Date: n/a Outcome addressed: 1,4,5
Non-Marked: No
Assessment Description:
Students will be asked to produce a detailed plan for a project and include techniques such as but not limited to CPA, Gannt Charts, and network diagrams
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
Students who do not achieve an overall pass mark in this module will be presented with a single assessment which will address all learning outcomes. This piece of assessment will be designed by the relevant member of faculty and validated by the second marker and extern.

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 36 Per Semester 3.00
Independent Learning Independent learning 214 Per Semester 17.83
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
 

Module Resources

Recommended Book Resources
  • Merideth, J. R. & Shafter S. M, (2020), Project Management in Practice, 7th Ed, Wiley.
  • A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge, (2021), Project Management Institute.
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
Discussion Note: