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Unit(s) of Assessment
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Fortnightly reports
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Final report
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Qualifying Condition(s)
A weighted aggregate mark of 40% is required to pass the module
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| Module Overview |
| In all areas of engineering, management of complex projects is a major feature. Being able to scope, plan, organise and control workloads, personnel, budgets, schedules and resources and adapt these to changing circumstances is a key skill. This module will give you the tools and techniques to plan projects and manage project teams. |
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| Prerequisites/Co-requisites |
| Completion of the progress requirements of Level HE2 |
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| Module Aims |
To provide students with:
• A broad view of communication theory and the value of communication
• An overview of the value of building the correct team for project delivery
• An understanding of the project life cycle
• An understanding of the methods used in project management e.g. Critical path analysis, Gantt chart
• Knowledge of the relevant standards for project management and how to used them to embed quality in a project
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| Learning Outcomes |
By the end of the module, students should be able to:
• Demonstrate an understanding of the key concepts of communication theory
• Understand group dynamics and able to interact and lead a group effectively
• Understand the nature and context of project management in various circumstances
• Apply and appraise appropriate project management and project planning techniques
• Understand technical content and apply project management quality standards
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| Module Content |
Module 1 – Leadership, Team Building and Communication
• Basic Communication theory
• Group Dynamics and Belbin Characteristics
• Types of Leadership
• The value of Communication in a Project
Module 2 – Project Definition and Project Stages
• What constituents a project
• The Project Lifecycle
• Work Breakdown Structure
• Cost and Time Control in a Budget
• Methods of Review in a Project
Module 3 – Project Planning
• Methods for project planning
• Risk Assessment and Risk Management in a Project
• Project Management Standard BS 6079
Module 4 – Planning and Managing Techniques
• Networking methods
• PERT analysis
• Calculations for Critical Path Analysis
Module 5 – Quality Assurance in Projects
• How to relate QA to the Project Management process
• BS 10006 standard
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| Methods of Teaching/Learning |
| The module will be delivered by distance learning, with the use of a textbook and a workbook, and supported by email and ULearn feedback and discussions. Assessment will be by five fortnightly interim assignments (total 50%) and a final assignment (50%). |
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| Last Updated |
| 3 May 2011 |
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