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Current Academic Year 2012 - 2013
Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title	Project Management
Module Code	MT314
School	DCUBS
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Module Co-ordinator	Semester 1: David McKevitt Semester 2: David McKevitt Autumn: David McKevitt
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

This is a foundation module in Project Management for undergraduate students.

Learning Outcomes

1. Discuss project characteristics (scope, time, cost, and quality) and the project management lifecycle
2. Produce a work breakdown structure and project schedule (using eg. Gannt Chart, activity network (node and arrow), Critical path)
3. Monitor and control a project
4. Discuss the nature of project leadership, the identifying and managing of stakeholders, and the importance of managing change
5. Use a software pacakage to assist in project management

Workload	Full-time hours per semester
*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Lecture	24	formal classroom-based delivery of conceptual material
Assignment	24	carrying out of project assignment
Independent learning time	36	preparation for lectures and post-lecture study of lecture materials
Examination	24	preparation for examination
Library	17	assignment research/ concept research
Total Workload: 125

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

1. Introduction to projects and project management.
Characteristics of a project:Scope/ Time/ Cost/ Quality; Projects and programmes; Management by projects;Requirements/ needs identification;RFPs, Proposals, evaluation, contracts..

2. The project lifecycle.
Project planning;Project execution and control;Project termination..

3. Detailed planning.
Deliverables and milestones;Work breakdown structure and activities/ tasks;Resource pool and assigning responsibility;Scheduling: Gannt charts and activity networks;Risk, float and the critical path;Resource levelling;Project costs..

4. People.
Project manager, project team; Motivation and communication..

5. Changes, issues, risk and uncertainty.
6. Project management software support.

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	40%	Examination Weight	60%

Course Work Breakdown
Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Assignment	project management assignment	40%	n/a

Reassessment Requirement
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; 1 = A resit is available for all components of the module 2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module 3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
This module is category 1

Indicative Reading List

Hodgson, D and Cicmil, S.: 2007, Making projects critical, Palgrave Macmillan,
Clements, J. and J. Gido: 2006, Effective project management, Thomson.,
Gray, C. and Larsen, W.: 2006, Project management: the managerial process, McGraw-Hill,

Other Resources

None

Array

Programme or List of Programmes

BA in Accounting & Finance

Bachelor of Business Studies

BSI

Business Studies ( with INTRA )

BSSA

Study Abroad (DCU Business School)

BSSAO

Study Abroad (DCU Business School)