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UOE6012SS: Project Management for Business

MODULE SUMMARY

Module size Single

CATS /ECTS points 20 / 10

Pre-requisites and Co-requisites None

Excluded Combinations None

Aims and Summary


Business and organisations are constantly changing. Regardless of whether organisations are
planning to expand or rationalise, managing projects that facilitate change are an integral part of
ensuring competitive advantage for an organisation. This module is designed to introduce students to
the processes of project management in a business environment. It aims to develop students’
understanding and skills in the use of project management tools and techniques, and in the impact of
effective people skills on the outcomes of projects.

Intended Module Learning Outcomes


By the end of this module students should be able to:

1. Identify and evaluate current project management theories and methodologies.


2. Evaluate current issues in project management and its application in the business environment.
3. Critically evaluate and apply different tools and techniques used in project management.
4. Critically assess the impact of hard and soft skills on the management of a variety of different
projects.

Indicative Content
The main topics to be covered in this module are:
1. Project definition, scope and organisation
2. Project quality and scheduling
3. Risk management
4. Implementation and control
5. Soft skills for the project manager

The learning will incorporate, through examples and case studies, the Principles for Responsible
Management Education (PRME): sustainability, social responsibility, responsible leadership and
ethics.

Teaching and Learning


Learning will be facilitated through a variety of methods such as lectures, seminars, workshops, online
activities and group work. Students are expected to engage in both class-based and online activities
and discussions. This module requires students to participate in additional guided reading and self-
directed study to reinforce the learning gained from traditional lectures and seminars.

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Method of Assessment
The intended learning outcomes will normally be assessed as follows:
Learning Outcomes
Assessment: Applied Core Credits 1 2 3 4
Coursework 1: 2,000 word
10 ✓ ✓ ✓
individual report.
Exam - 2 hour closed book
10 ✓ ✓ ✓
exam.

Reassessment by resit of exam or re-submission of coursework as appropriate.

Pass requirements: Coursework 1 must be at least 40%, the exam mark must be at least 40%
and the module mark must be 40%

Essential Reading
Pinto, J. K. (2016) Project management: achieving competitive advantage. Boston: Pearson.

Recommended Reading
A list of recommended reading texts will be provided by the module leader in the module guide.

Required Equipment
None

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