ES968-15 Project Planning Management and Control
Introductory description
Project Management is an essential competence for managers and leaders. Many organisations deliver their capability to clients and customers through projects. Even if the organisation's products or services are not delivered through projects, the way organisations develop new products or services, improve internal processes and enhance their capabilities are usually through projects.
Although the duration given is 4-week block format this module is also delivered in various formats for various education programmes (e.g. 1 week block for part-time students and overseas programmes).
Module aims
The module aims to teach the generic principles of Project Management Planning and Control for any project in any environment.
Outline syllabus
This is an indicative module outline only to give an indication of the sort of topics that may be covered. Actual sessions held may differ.
- Definitions of Projects, Programmes and Portfolios (P3M)
- Project lifecycles and methodologies
- Company and Project Organisation
- Characteristics of different projects in different environments (Type, Scale, Complexity, Uncertainty, Volatility, Ambiguity and Risk)
- Tools and techniques for the planning management and control of time, cost, performance and risk
- Formulation and Management of project teams through the life-cycle
- Selection of appropriate methodologies and tools
- Project Management Exercise
- Case Studies of project management from different industry areas.
Learning outcomes
By the end of the module, students should be able to:
- Interpret the requirements for the effective management of projects of different types, scale, complexity, and risk within the organisational environment.
- In a group setting select, apply and critically evaluate appropriate project planning, management and control approaches and techniques used in different circumstances.
- Critically evaluate team performance in a group work setting and contribute to the formulation and management of project teams throughout the project life-cycle.
- Deliver small projects effectively and contribute to the delivery of larger projects.
Indicative reading list
Kertzner (2022): Project Management 13th edn. Wiley
Reiss (2007): Project Management Demystified 3rd edn. Spon Press
Meredith & Mantel (2021): Project Management; a managerial approach 11th edn. Wiley
APM (2019): APM Body of Knowledge 7th edn A.P.M.
Lock (2013): Project Management 10th edn. Gower
View reading list on Talis Aspire
Subject specific skills
Project management methodologies. Project planning skills, Scheduling skills, Risk management skills, Budgeting skills, Tracking and monitoring skills, Project control skills, Managing successful delivery of a project, Formulation and management of project teams.
Transferable skills
Communication, Teamwork, Collaboration, Organisation, Critical thinking, Leadership, Effective time management, Problem solving.
Study time
| Type | Required |
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| Lectures | 18 sessions of 1 hour (12%) |
| Seminars | (0%) |
| Tutorials | (0%) |
| Supervised practical classes | 12 sessions of 1 hour (8%) |
| Online learning (scheduled sessions) | (0%) |
| Online learning (independent) | 30 sessions of 1 hour (20%) |
| Private study | 30 hours (20%) |
| Assessment | 60 hours (40%) |
| Total | 150 hours |
Private study description
In module preparation for taught sessions, including engagement with pre-session lecture captures and other learning materials, some associated with the APM Project Management Qualification.
Costs
No further costs have been identified for this module.
You must pass all assessment components to pass the module.
Assessment group A4
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| Group work assessment on the Project Management Exercise | 20% | 12 hours | Yes (extension) |
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The Project Management Exercise is a simulation exercise in which the students are organised into teams and tasked with managing a project from start to delivery. Tutors are on hand to assist and reinforce the learning from the lectures. The exercise provides an opportunity to apply the tools and techniques covered on the module providing a vehicle for students to put class content into practice in a safe learning environment. It also presents an opportunity for experiential learning.
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Reassessment component |
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| Individual resit assessment for the group work | Yes (extension) | ||
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In the event that the group work assessment is not passed a substitute question focusing on the same learning outcomes will be set. |
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Assessment component |
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| Assignment part A | 50% | 30 hours | Yes (extension) |
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A written assignment analysing key elements of the module learning, but focusing on LO1 and LO4 . Successful completion will require the student to research additional material on project management to support their arguments. |
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Reassessment component is the same |
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Assessment component |
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| Assignment part B | 30% | 18 hours | Yes (extension) |
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A written assignment analysing key elements of the module learning, but focusing on LO3 . Successful completion will require the student to reflect on their experiences during the module, in their project team during the Project Management Exercise, critically evaluating team performance. |
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Reassessment component is the same |
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Feedback on assessment
Written feedback will be provided in a report for all coursework assignments
Post-requisite modules
If you pass this module, you can take:
- WM9J2-15 Managing the Multi-project and Programme Environment
- WM9J4-15 Programme and Project Strategy
Courses
This module is Optional for:
- Year 1 of TESS-H1Y1 Postgraduate Taught Automotive Technology