Learning Partnerships, Unit Catalogue 2009/10 |
AS20104: Project management |
 Credits: |
10 |
| Level: |
Intermediate |
| Period: | This unit is available in... |
| Academic Year at City of Bath College | |
| Academic Year at Wiltshire College | |
| Semester 1 at Cirencester College | |
| Semester 1 at City of Bath College | |
| Semester 1 at Weston College | |
| Semester 1 at Wiltshire College |
| Assessment: |
CW 75%, EX 25% |
| Supplementary Assessment: | Like-for-like reassessment (where allowed by programme regulations) |
| Requisites: |
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| Description: | Aims: To give learners the opportunity to: * Develop an understanding of the principles and practice of project management including organisational and human resource considerations * Develop a sound understanding of project management methodologies, tools and techniques * Develop the ability to analyse, plan and control projects including contingency planning and risk analysis. Learning Outcomes: To achieve this unit a learner must: * Demonstrate a sound knowledge of Project Management Principles and Practice * Apply theoretical knowledge to set up project schedules using project management software * Understand the problems associated with managing a project and how to address these problems * Demonstrate the ability to prepare budgets, allocate resources, and successfully monitor and control a project. Skills: Intellectual skills (taught and assessed) * Develop knowledge of project management principles, tools and techniques * Develop an appreciation of principles of human resource management * Apply theoretical concepts to the planning and control of a project Professional skills (facilitated) * Independent research * Presentation skills * Written assignments and reports * Reflection and self-assessment * Peer-assessment Practical skills (taught and assessed) * use of project management software * use of project management methodology. Content: Project Management Principles The first part of the course is concerned with an investigation of the principles of project management and the role of the project leader. This will start with a look at the management of change and an understanding of all the elements that are involved in planning monitoring and implementing a successful project. We will consider how to determine how the scope of a project and how to set project objectives and boundaries. Introduction to Financial Theory How to establish success/failure criteria and how to determine operational time and cost constraints. This will include the concepts of: * C.S.F.s - Critical Success Factors * K.P.F.s - Key Performance Factors * S.M.A.R.T. - Objectives Project Management Systems Procedures and Tools A significant part of the course will be a review of the systems procedures, tools and processes available to the project manager. This will include the use of different methodologies including * Soft Systems Methodology * SSADM and more recent derivatives such as PRINCE The student will become familiar with the use of project management software such as Microsoft Project Project Management Personnel and Organisations We will take a brief look at organisational structures and the personnel aspects of running and managing a project. This will include an introduction to Group Psychology, Leadership Skills Team Building, and Motivation Change Control, Risk Analysis and Contingency Planning The need for change control and contingency planning. How to assess risk and plan for recovery and backup. Disaster Recovery Planning. |