Module Details

Module Code: MGMT
Module Title: Project Management
Title: Project Management
Module Level:: 7
Credits:: 10
Module Coordinator: Nigel Whyte
Module Author:: Marian Murphy
Domains:  
Module Description: The aim of the module is to provide students with a clear understanding of the concepts, techniques, knowledge and skills required for the management of modern software projects.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Evaluate the range of project management methodologies available and make an informed choice.
LO2 Apply basic project management techniques such as cost and effort estimation, scheduling, risk analysis, etc.
LO3 Evaluate the wide range of tools currently available and make informed choices.
LO4 Apply leadership, motivation and decision-making skills. Understand the importance of people management, team dynamics, collaboration and communication.
LO5 Demonstrate understanding and familiarity with the Project Management Body of Knowledge as it relates specifically to software development projects.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
No recommendations listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Additional Requisite Information
No Co Requisites listed
 
Indicative Content
Project Management Methodologies
Range of methodologies examined with special focus on Agile and Lean frameworks. Overview, suitability and popularity.
Project Management Skills
Leadership and motivational skills, decision-making, negotiation, problem-solving, etc.
Risk Management
Identification, estimation, mitigation and monitoring of risk.
Cost Management
Importance of metrication, cost estimation methods, tuning of cost model.
Scheduling
Work breakdown and task sequence, schedule, charts.
Project Teams
Team structures, team dynamics, workplace ergonomics.
Project Management Tools
Overview and evaluation of tools based on task management, team collaboration, email integration, document management, third-party integration, mobile app, etc.
Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK)
Purpose and contents. Agile practice extension.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment40.00%
Project60.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Examination % of Total Mark 40
Timing Week 12 Learning Outcomes 2,4,5
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Written examination
Project
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 30
Timing Week 4 Learning Outcomes 1
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
A review of Project Management Methodologies. Deliverables are a Report and a Powerpoint Presentation.
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 30
Timing Week 8 Learning Outcomes 3
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
A review of Project Management Tools. Students work in small teams. Each team will focus on a particular class of tool. Deliverables are a group Report, a joint Powerpoint Presentation and individual Demos of selected tools.
No Practical
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.

SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Workload Category Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Lectures, discussions, workshops, demos 12 Weeks per Stage 4.00 48
Independent Learning Non Contact Independent work 15 Weeks per Stage 13.47 202
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
 
Module Resources
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Project Management Institute. (2017), A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge, 6. Project Management Institute, [ISBN: 9781628251845].
  • Project Management Institute. (2017), Agile Practice Guide, Project Management Institute.
  • Rob Cole,Edward Scotcher. (2015), Brilliant Agile Project Management: A Practical Guide to Using Agile, Scrum and Kanban, 1. FT Press, p.200, [ISBN: 978-129206356].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
Discussion Note: