CON7033 - Professional Practice of Project Management

Objectives:

On successful completion of the module, students will be able to:

1. Project Management Methodologies:
Demonstrate an advanced and critical understanding of project management principles and their application in construction project management

2. Leadership in Project Teams:
Apply leadership principles and strategies to effectively manage project teams and stakeholders in construction projects

3. Ethical decision making:
Demonstrate ability to apply ethical frameworks and principles to make informed and ethical decisions in project management

4. Project management practices:
Critically analyse and evaluate project management practices and propose improvements based on industry best practices and emerging trends

5. Ethical decision-making:
Demonstrate high level understanding of project management methodologies, leadership, and ethical decision-making careers as construction project managers

6. Emerging trends in Project Management:
Critically analyse and evaluate project management practices and propose improvements based on industry best practices and emerging trends.

Content:

Project Management Methodologies:
- Overview of project management principles and methodologies
- Their application in construction projects
- Traditional project management approaches (Waterfall, Critical path method and Agile)
- Lean project management methodologies
- Modular
- Integrated project delivery methods (design-build and construction management: why these are at risk)

Project Planning and Control:
- Project initiation and definition
- Scope management and requirements gathering
- Project scheduling and resource allocation
- Cost estimation and budgeting
- Risk management and mitigation strategies
- Leadership and Team Management

Leadership Styles and Approaches in Project Management:
- Building and managing project teams
- Effective communication and collaboration with project stakeholders
- Conflict resolution and negotiation skills

Stakeholder Engagement and Relationship Management:
- Identifying and analysing project stakeholders
- Stakeholder engagement strategies and communication plans
- Managing stakeholder expectations and conflicts
- Building and maintaining positive relationships with stakeholders

Ethical Decision-making in Project Management:
- Ethical frameworks and principles in project management
- Identifying and addressing ethical dilemmas in construction projects
- Balancing stakeholder interests and ethical considerations
- Promoting ethical practices in project management

Project Performance Evaluation and Improvement:
- Project performance metrics and indicators
- Monitoring and controlling project progress
- Project performance evaluation and reporting
- Continuous improvement and lessons learned in project management

Emerging Trends and Technologies in Project Management:
- Use of digital technologies in project management
- Building Information Modelling (BIM) for project planning and coordination
- Artificial intelligence and machine learning in project management
- Sustainability and green project management practices.

Learning and Teaching Information:

The Professional Practices of Project Management module employs a variety of learning and teaching methods to enhance students' understanding and application of project management principles and practices in the context of construction projects.

Lectures provide a foundation of knowledge, introducing key concepts, theories, and case studies.The lectures are complemented by seminars, where students engage in discussions, group work, and critical analysis of readings and case studies. Seminars also provide an opportunity for students to share their perspectives and learn from their peers.

Practical exercises and workshops allow students to apply their knowledge and skills to real-world scenarios. The module content is formed around a practical subject and to improve comprehension, some of the module activities include project simulations group projects. The module is designed to allow students to work on individual as well group assignments, applying their learning to solve complex problems and make informed decisions.

Guest lectures and industry visits provide students with insights from professionals working in the field of project management. These interactions allow students to gain a deeper understanding of the practical challenges and considerations involved in managing construction projects.



Lectures - seminars
Hours: 2hrs x 10 weeks = 20hrs
Intended Group Size: All three cohorts

Workshops - tutorials
Hours: 2hrs x 5 weeks = 10hrs
Intended Group Size: 20

Practical simulations
Hours: 2hrs x 5 sessions = 10 hrs
Intended Group Size: 20

Guided independent study
Hours: 260



Further Details Relating to Assessment

The MSc Construction Project Management will utilise multiple forms of formative and summative assessment across the modules, with examples of negotiated assignments where a list of topics to choose from is given, and students elect the subject that appeals to them.

Assessment methods are intended to take written assignments, in form of project reports and an end exam. These assessments are designed to evaluate students' knowledge, critical thinking skills, and ability to apply their learning to real-world construction project scenario within the field of Construction Project Management.

Please note that, in order to ensure students can satisfy the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) requirements, a pass mark in all assessed components is needed. Students are also referred to Module Handbook for full details.

Assessment:

001 Report; 3,000 words; 50%; Week 8 Term 1 50%
002 Unseen Exam; 1.5 hrs; 50%; End of Term 1 50%

Fact File

Module Coordinator - PRS_CODE=
Level - 7
Credit Value - 30
Pre-Requisites - NONE
Semester(s) Offered - 7T1

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