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 Academic Year:
| 2013/4 |
| Owning Department/School:
| Department of Computer Science (administered by the Learning Partnerships Office) |
| Credits:
| 6 |
| Level:
| Intermediate (FHEQ level 5) |
| Period: |
Semester 1 at City of Bath College Semester 1 at Weston College Semester 1 at Wiltshire College |
| Assessment:
| CW 100% |
| 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 * Develop knowledge of project management principles, tools and techniques(T/A) * Develop an appreciation of principles of human resource management(T/A) * Apply theoretical concepts to the planning and control of a project(T/A) Professional skills * Independent research (F) * Presentation skills(F) * Written assignments and reports(F/A) * Reflection and self-assessment(F/A) * Peer-assessment(F) Practical skills * use of project management software (T/A) * use of project management methodology(T/A) Content: Project Management Principles The course will * investigate the principles of project management and the role of the project manager. This will include the management of change and an understanding of planning, tracking and delivering a successful project. * investigate how to define the scope of a project and how to set project objectives and boundaries. * study introductory Financial Theory as it applies to projects and also how to establish success/failure criteria and determine cost and time constraints. * Investigation of Project Management Systems Procedures and Tools: * comparative review of the systems procedures, tools and processes available to the project manager, including methods such as PRINCE 2 and IT Infrastructure Library. * use of project management software such as Microsoft Project. * Project Management Personnel and Organisations: * compare organisational structures and the personnel aspects of running and managing a project. This will also 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 and methods of assessing risk and planning for recovery and backup. * Disaster Recovery Planning. |
| Programme availability: |
LP20538 is Compulsory on the following programmes:Programmes administered by the Learning Partnerships Office
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