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The SIM335 Managing Projects module is a Level 3 undergraduate course offered by the Business School, focusing on project management concepts, financial control, and resource management. It requires 200 learning hours, including lectures, seminars, and self-directed study, culminating in an individual assignment that assesses all learning outcomes. Core and supporting texts are provided to enhance understanding, with the module being a core requirement for several business-related degree programs.

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The SIM335 Managing Projects module is a Level 3 undergraduate course offered by the Business School, focusing on project management concepts, financial control, and resource management. It requires 200 learning hours, including lectures, seminars, and self-directed study, culminating in an individual assignment that assesses all learning outcomes. Core and supporting texts are provided to enhance understanding, with the module being a core requirement for several business-related degree programs.

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MODULE DESCRIPTOR

SIM335 MANAGING PROJECTS


Scheme
Undergraduate
Department
Business School (D)
Level
Level 3
Tutor
PETER COLEMAN
Credits
20
Module Board
Business
Description
TITLE: MANAGING PROJECTS
CODE: SIM335
CREDITS: 20
LEVEL: 6
FACULTY: BUSINESS AND LAW
MODULE BOARD: TOP-UP
PRE/CO-REQUISITES: NONE
LEARNING HOURS: 200 hours, the exact nature of which is specified in the module guide

LEARNING OUTCOMES
Upon successful completion of this module, students will have demonstrated:

Knowledge
K1. Critical understanding of a range of models and concepts associated with the management of
projects
K2. Critical understanding of projects from a financial, human resource and time related perspective
K3. An appreciation of the requirements for control and the application of control mechanisms
K4. Critical understanding of the relationship between time, cost and quality and the alternate
approaches available for managing them
Skills
S1. Critical thinking and analysis skills
S2. The ability to apply and evaluate tools and techniques associated with the management of
projects
S3. Reporting and diagnostic skills

CONTENT SYNOPSIS
The module will define the nature of projects and their management. Various aspects will be
considered including financial control and management of risk, human resource elements (building
and leading a multi disciplinary tem) and the control of time. The module will examine the integration
of time, cost and quality aspects of projects through the application of relevant tools and techniques.

TEACHING AND LEARNING METHODS


The module is being delivered in distance learning mode at Tutor supported Centers. A variety of
learning methods will be used. Students will be expected to read the module guide and supported text
reading and complete a range of self study activities to underpin their knowledge and develop
analytical skills in respect to meeting the learning outcomes. All activities have feedback included
Students will have access to an academic Tutor who will offer workshop or online support. Students
will be able to work with other students either on line or in workshops depending on the nature of the
Centre approval. The following outline is indicative and will vary between Centers and approved
resources:
Independent use of Distance materials/Text
On line / Workshop supported learning
Use of Supporting references and University Electronic Library
Preparation for assessment (including formative activities)
Breakdown of 200 Learning Hours
Lectures: 2 hours per week for 12 weeks 24 hrs
Seminars: 1 hour per week for 12 weeks 12 hrs
Surgeries: 1 hour per week for 11 weeks 11 hrs
Self-directed study and individual assignment: 12.75 hrs per week for 12 weeks 153 hrs

Total 200 hrs


Scheduled activities Independent study Placement Total hours
Hours Detail Hours Detail Hours Detail
24 LECTURES 24
12 SEMINARS 12
11 SURGERIES 11
153 SELF DIRECTED STUDY AND INDIVIDUAL ASSIGNMENT 153
Total 200

Summative assessment
The module will be assessed by a two part single integrative individual assignment and this will test all
learning outcomes from the module. This will be the production and analysis of a network diagram
together with a report on a real scenario that will define how to fully manage a specific project to
achieve the goals set out in the assessment. This will allow students to demonstrate their learning in
respect of management of resources generally but in particular elements of time, finance and human
resource

Formative assessment
Students will be required to complete and submit a selection of activities from the course materials
and receive feedback on progress from an allocated Tutor

Seq. Element % of module assessment weighting Summary Pass Mark LO Written exam ? central
timetable
(% of the element) Written exam ? local timetable
(% of the element) Coursework
(% of the element) Practical
(% of the element)
% Type % Type % Type % Type
001 CW 100 INDIVIDUAL ASSIGNMENT * ALL 100 CW

INDICATIVE READING LIST


Core Text:

Pinto, J (2013) Project Management: Achieving Competitive Advantage, Global Edition 3rd Edi tion,
Pearson Education Limited. ISBN: 978-0-13-266415-8, Library Class No: TBC

This core text by Jeffery K. Pinto provides a comprehensive coverage on the fundamentals of project
management with a wide assortment of business applications. This text addresses project
management within the context of a variety of successful organizations. Project Management takes a
decision-making, business-oriented approach to the management of projects, which is reinforced
throughout the text with current global examples, including London?s Millennium Dome, Leadership
and Project Management at CLLM from Australia, renewable energy strategies in the UAE and the
Nicoll Highway Collapse from Singapore.
There are a reasonable number of copies of this text in the library and e-text is also available.

Supporting Texts:

Larson, E and Gray, C (2013) Project Management: the managerial processes, 6th Edition, McGraw
Hill, ISBN: 978-0-13-266415-8, Library Class No: 658.404/G70

This textbook presents a balanced treatment of both the technical and behavioural issues in project
management as well as covering a broad range of industries to which project management principles
can be applied.
There are a reasonable number of copies of this text in the library and e-text is also available.

Maylor, H (2010) Project Management, 4th Edition, Financial Times Press Prentice Hall, ISBN: 978-0-
273-70432-4, Library Class No: 658.404/M09

As a mainstream skill, critical to business success, and under closer scrutiny for the benefits it
delivers, it?s important the students of today ? and practitioners of tomorrow ? can rely on a
comprehensive and contemporary text to support their learning. This text draws on the author?s 20
years of teaching, research and consulting experience, Harvey Maylor?s latest edition of Project
Management delivers this in style.
There are a reasonable number of copies of this text in the library and e-text is also available.

A number of journals are all available on the library DISCOVER system, such as Project Management
Journal.

Students will be encouraged to use the internet as a source of contemporary material for their studies.
To facilitate this, students will be given a list of journals and websites where relevant information is not
only freely available, but is always up to date.

PROGRAMMES USING THIS MODULE CORE/ OPTION:


BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Top-Up (Core)
BA (Hons) Banking and Finance Top-Up (Core)
BA (Hons) Accounting and Financial Management Top-Up (Core)
BA (Hons) Business Management Top-Up (Core)
BA (Hons) Sports Management (Core)
BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance (Core)

Is the programme delivered On campus or Off campus: On and Off campus


Colleges: Various Approved Study Centers and Approved SEGI Colleges
Work based learning: No
Professional Accreditation: No

MODULE LEADER
Tie Xu

LEAD DELIVERER
As above

JACS Code: N100


Assessments
CW FINAL: Coursework (100%)

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