To introduce the student to the concepts and techniques of project management
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
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Learning Outcome Description
LO1
Evaluate and select from the range of project management methodologies and tools.
LO2
Demonstrate leadership and motivational skills together with a sound understanding of team dynamics.
LO3
Apply basic project management techniques such as cost and effort estimation, risk analysis, scheduling, etc.
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
Management Skills
Leadership; motivation; negotiation; decision-making, etc.
Project Management Methodologies
Range of methodologies examined with special focus on Agile and Lean frameworks.
Project Management Tools
Best-in-class vs free/freemium tools - support for task management, team collaboration, email integration, document management, mobile app, third-party integration, etc
Project Teams
Team structures; team dynamics; workspace ergonomics.
Size & Metrics
Function points and other measures of size; metrics calculation with special focus on cost and productivity metrics.
Risk Analysis
Identification, estimation, management and monitoring of risks.
Cost Estimation
Range of estimation techniques examined; tuning of cost model.
Scheduling and Resource Allocation
Charts and diagrams; critical path analysis.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown
%
Continuous Assessment
30.00%
Project
30.00%
End of Module Formal Examination
40.00%
Assessments
Full Time
Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type
Examination
% of Total Mark
30
Timing
Week 11
Learning Outcomes
3
Non-marked
No
Assessment Description Written Exam
Project
Assessment Type
Project
% of Total Mark
30
Timing
Week 6
Learning Outcomes
1
Non-marked
No
Assessment Description Review of Management Methodologies & Tools
No Practical
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type
Formal Exam
% of Total Mark
40
Timing
End-of-Semester
Learning Outcomes
1,2,3
Non-marked
No
Assessment Description Final Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Repeat examination Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.
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 and Tutorials
12 Weeks per Stage
3.00
36
Independent Learning
Non Contact
Independent Learning
15 Weeks per Stage
5.93
89
Total Weekly Contact Hours
3.00
Module Resources
Supplementary Book Resources
Project Management Institute. (2017), A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge PMBOK Guide, 6th. Project Management Institute, p.592, [ISBN: 9781628251845].
Project Management Institute. (2017), Agile Practice Guide.
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
Project Management Institute, Project Management Institute,