ECM2207 - Project Management (2023)

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MODULE TITLEProject Management CREDIT VALUE15
MODULE CODEECM2207 MODULE CONVENERDr Mohammad Akrami (Coordinator)
DURATION: TERM 1 2 3
DURATION: WEEKS 0 4 0
Number of Students Taking Module (anticipated) 25
DESCRIPTION - summary of the module content

Project Management is the application of knowledge, tools, skills and techniques to project activities in order to reach the requirements of the project. This can be accomplished by applying and integrating the project processes to execute projects effectively and efficiently. This module is designed to give you an understanding of how the projects create values and benefits for the organizations and societies through the project management theories and practical case studies. In today’s economical environments with rapidly changing technologies, organisations leaders should manage the projects with tighter budgets, shorter time scale or lack of resources. Therefore, an understanding of the importance of project management helps to analyse the possible failure mechanisms and how regular monitoring and controlling can help to achieve the project objectives successfully.

AIMS - intentions of the module

An overview of the knowledge areas for project management through quantitative and qualitative techniques 

INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES (ILOs) (see assessment section below for how ILOs will be assessed)
This module contributes to learning outcomes: EA2p, EA3p, EA4p, D1p, D5p, ET2p, ET3p ET5p, ET6p, EP1, EP5, EP7
 
On successful completion of this module you should be able to:
 
Module Specific Skills and Knowledge
 
1 Exhibit a sound knowledge of a range of project management knowledge areas;
 
2 Understand the balance between the objectives of time, cost and quality whilst also providing an acceptable level of health and safety.
 
Discipline-Specific Skills and Knowledge
 
3 demonstrate awareness of the appropriate management method to deal with standard project management tasks, but also appreciate the practical difficulties and common failings that are typically encountered in a real project management situation;
 
4 display project management skills in the context of a high value, multi-discipline construction environment.
 
Personal and Key Transferable / Employment Skills and Knowledge
 
5 grasp the practical application of project management knowledge areas; Project Integration Management, Project Scope Management, Project Schedule Management, Project Cost Management, Project Quality Management, Project Resource Management, Project Communication Management, Project Risk Management, Project Procurement Management, and finally Project Stakeholder Management.
This requires the development of not just problem-solving skills, but also an appreciation of how to identify risk and manage uncertainty, and how to focus on the key issues in a complex environment.
SYLLABUS PLAN - summary of the structure and academic content of the module
The module will cover the majority of issues below:
 
-The fundamentals of Project Management
 
-Project Integration Management
 
-Project Scope Management 
 
-Project Schedule Management 
 
-Project Cost Management
 
-Project Quality Management
 
-Project Resource Management
 
-Project Communication Management
 
-Project Risk Management
 
-Project Procurement Management
 
-Project Stakeholder Management
 
 

LEARNING AND TEACHING
LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS (given in hours of study time)
Scheduled Learning & Teaching Activities 36.00 Guided Independent Study 26.00 Placement / Study Abroad 88.00
DETAILS OF LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS
Category Hours of study time Description
Scheduled learning and teaching activities 24 Lectures
Scheduled learning and teaching activities 12 Tutorials
Guided independent study 26 Guided independent study
Placement 88 Learning at work

 

ASSESSMENT
FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT - for feedback and development purposes; does not count towards module grade
SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT (% of credit)
Coursework 100 Written Exams 0 Practical Exams 0
DETAILS OF SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT
Form of Assessment % of Credit Size of Assessment (e.g. duration/length) ILOs Assessed Feedback Method
Coursework assignment 1 (Individual Project) 40 Approx 2000 words 1, 2, 3 Individual Feedback
Coursework assignment 2
(Group Project)
 60 Approx 5000 words 4, 5 Individual Feedback

 

DETAILS OF RE-ASSESSMENT (where required by referral or deferral)
Original Form of Assessment Form of Re-assessment ILOs Re-assessed Time Scale for Re-assessment
All above Coursework (100%) All  August Ref/Def Period
       
       

 

RE-ASSESSMENT NOTES
If a module is normally assessed entirely by coursework, all referred/deferred assessments will normally be by assignment.
 
If a module is normally assessed by examination or examination plus coursework, referred and deferred assessment will normally be by examination. For referrals, only the examination will count, a mark of 40% being awarded if the examination is passed. For deferrals, candidates will be awarded the higher of the deferred examination mark or the deferred examination mark combined with the original coursework mark.
RESOURCES
INDICATIVE LEARNING RESOURCES - The following list is offered as an indication of the type & level of
information that you are expected to consult. Further guidance will be provided by the Module Convener

Basic reading:

 

ELE: http://vle.exeter.ac.uk/

 

Web based and Electronic Resources:

 

Other Resources:

 

Reading list for this module:

There are currently no reading list entries found for this module.

CREDIT VALUE 15 ECTS VALUE 7.5
PRE-REQUISITE MODULES None
CO-REQUISITE MODULES None
NQF LEVEL (FHEQ) 5 AVAILABLE AS DISTANCE LEARNING No
ORIGIN DATE Friday 24 February 2023 LAST REVISION DATE Friday 24 February 2023
KEY WORDS SEARCH Project Management, Accounting