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On successful completion of the module, learners will be able to:
Demonstrate the ability to identify and make appropriate use of sources of knowledge and evidence in relation to project management including identification of risks versus benefits and managing the mitigation of risk.
Demonstrate an understanding of ethical principles and professional codes relevant to project and risk management.
Analyse and synthesise the information and ideas relating to the stages of development of a project and managing this to conclusion.
Demonstrate reflection upon the concepts and theories of project management in relation to their work and professional context.
Make a selection of appropriate project management approaches which they can relate to their work.
Select appropriate content, medium and style that is clear, concise and intended for a professional and /or academic communication. Evidence sources of information and demonstrate origins of ideas by referencing sources using a consistent style.
Analyse how they have been able to relate/apply concepts of project management and risk management to their work context.
This module will explore:
- General conditions for the use of project approaches.
- Project design process including:
o Planning
o Design
o Resourcing (planning, organising, managing with the aim to meet organisational goals)
o Development
o Deployment
o Contingency planning
o Evaluation and report writing
- Risk management models and reporting.
- Risk benefit analysis and mitigation of risks.
- Health and safety considerations and implications.
- Initiating, leading and driving change within an organisation
- Barriers/challenges to success and how to overcome these.
- Project management tools available and how to use these.
On completion of the module learners will be able to:
- Demonstrate the ability to recognise situations in which project approach is appropriate.
- Analyse the key stages of project development and demonstrate the application of these to an identified work based project.
- Evaluate risk management models and risk versus benefit analysis.
- Evaluate methods of reporting and monitoring risk, including health and safety, and the mitigation of identified risks.
- Use project management planning and tools to reflect upon outcomes of the negotiated project.
Learning and teaching typically includes a range of methods such as lectures, seminars, workshops and tutorials, with emphasis on team experience and peer support, large and small group discussions, problem-solving activities and individual and paired working.
Learners may be expected to draw on a range of theoretical/academic, personal and work-based resources. Course documentation, support materials and web-based materials will be available on the VLE as appropriate. Implementation of study skills will be supported and in particular teamwork, and the capacity to develop written argument, will be developed. During the course of each session there will be opportunities for tutor/student interaction to meet individual needs and help develop skills, confidence, competence, knowledge and understanding relating to the aims and objectives of the module. Accessing library resources and help with coursework study skills will be available from services across the university.
Learners would be expected to prepare for the sessions by reading set texts and completion of tasks set in class or via the VLE and will be expected to take part in a wide range of learning activities.
Learners will maintain their Personal e-portfolio during this module and on-going self-evaluation will be part of the learners' identification of needs.
Lectures, seminars, learning activities, workshops and tutorials
Contact Hours: 40
Intended Group Size: 20
Flexibly delivered e-engagement e.g. VLE activities assessment support/e-support including tutorials
Contact Hours: 40
Intended Group Size: 1-6
Guided independent study
Hours: 120
Further details relating to assessment
Learners will be expected to provide an oral presentation supported by use of work artefact(s) and a critical commentary demonstrating their learning relevant to the subject content.
The assessment method is in keeping with the approved module descriptor in the Work Based Learning Framework. Due to the wide range of professional practice that learners will be drawn from the presentation and/or the artefacts presented will vary considerably and may include, for example:
- A small scale operational project they have planned, managed, completed and evaluated.
- Their contribution to a larger scale (organisational/strategic) project demonstrating clearly their own specific areas of responsibility for planning, managing and completing tasks relevant to their operational practice and in compliance with the projects aims.
This list is indicative and each individual learner will negotiate the specific approach to assessment content with both the University and their employer.
Other relevant matters
Learners must demonstrate awareness of workplace application of learning and development of skills relating to marketing communications and develop evidence through their personalised e-portfolio to sufficiently demonstrate the skills and behaviours expected of a Chartered Manager.
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Level - 5
Credit Value - 20
Pre-Requisites - NONE
Semester(s) Offered -
