Integrated University

Code: UITB507CM   Title: Project Management              Version: 1

Level: M                                   UIT credit rating: 3

Module type: Standard

Valid from: March 2003

Contributes towards: MBA (see notes)

Pre-requisites: None

Co-requisites: None

Excluded combinations: None

Learning outcomes:

On completion of this module successful participants should be able to:

a)         Knowledge and Understanding define project goals, work plan, project team, progress evaluation and project completion understand a variety of concepts and techniques within organisational and management theory relevant to project management practices demonstrate awareness of critical managerial issues related to the monitoring and performance of projects in contemporary organisations.

b)         Subject-specific Skills
demonstrate an understanding of the principles of planning, configuration and systems management related to cost estimation and project management software appreciate the significance of project management as a strategic tool for achieving competitive advantage within an industry or a market

c)         Cognitive Skills
examine the principles of strategic planning and their relation to project management critically evaluate project briefing and initiate due processes, including measuring, improving and inspecting project synthesize new project development in relation to the strategic planning of organisation. 

d)         Transferable Skills
formulate and implement strategic and operational plans, monitoring and control activities. Select and apply appropriate techniques to assess organisational progress in integrating project management throughout the firm demonstrate the ability to perform as manager, project team member or business consultant to build a powerful foundation for company improvement and excellence.
 

Syllabus Outline:

●  Aligning project management with organisation strategy
●  System development
●  Project selection, approval
●  Project implementation
●  Progress and performance measurement and evaluation
●  Project life cycle, control and assessment
●  Managing participation, project teams and conflict
●  Project failure, success and learning curve
●  Managing change
●  Managing risks in project
●  Managing international projects

Teaching and Learning Approaches:

The delivery of this module will be based on 16 hours of lectures and a wide range of case studies, examples and exercises.  Students will be encouraged to relate the knowledge and skills gained throughout the module to their own working environment in an intelligent and creative manner.  You will be required to search for competent solutions to the current problems in managing projects in your organisation, using routine and non-routine approaches.

Indicative Readings:

Grundy, T. and Brown, L. (2002). Strategic Project Management: Creating Organisational Breakthrough, Thomson Learning.

Healey, J. (1998). Project Management: Getting the job done on time an in budget, Butterworth-Heinemann.

Heerkens, G. (2002). Project Management, McGraw Hill.

Lientz, B. and Rea, K. (2001). Project Management for the 21^st Century, 3^rd Edition, Butterworth-Heinemann.

Meredith, J. and Mantel, S. (2003). Project Management: A Managerial Perspective, 5^th Edition, Wiley.

Nicholas, J. (2001). Project Management for Business and Technology, 2^nd Edition, Pearson.

Phillips, J.J. and et al (2002). The Project Management Scorecard: Measuring the Success of Project Management, Butterworth-Heinemann.

Rees, W.D. and Christine, P. (2001). The Skills of Management, 5^th Edition, Thomson Learning.

Shani, A. and Docherty, P. (2003). Learning by Design, Blackwell.

Tobis, M. and Tobis, I. (2002). Managing Multiple Projects, McGraw Hill.

Assessment

Weighting between components A and B:                A = 50% ; B = 50%

ATTEMPT 1

First Assessment Opportunity
Component A
Description of each element                                                                 Element weighting
1. Essay (1,500 words)                                                                                         1 

Component B
Description of each element                                                                         
1. Examination                                                                                                       1

 
Second Assessment Opportunity (further participation is not required)
Component A
Description of each element
1. Essay (1,500 words)                                                                                         1

Component B
Description of each element                                                                         
1. Examination                                                                                                       1 

Specification confirmed by……………………………………Date……………………..
Faculty Dean/Programme Manager