Teaching Responsibility
LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:
Engineering
Learning Methods
Lecture
Online
Tutorial
Module Offerings
7506MSIDL-APR-CTY
7506MSIDL-JAN-CTY
7506MSIDL-SEP-CTY
Aims
To develop a sound understanding of the fundamental concepts of managing projects.
Learning Outcomes
1.
Demonstrate extensive knowledge of the concepts and practice of project management
2.
Analyse and critically appraise a project in terms of time, cost and quality
3.
Identify and evaluate the operational risks of a project from inception to delivery
4.
Demonstrate expertise in presenting findings in a logical concise manner, making use of the specialised areas of skills and knowledge
Module Content
Outline Syllabus:Fundamentals of projects and Standards (BSI and PRINCE2)
The role of Project Manager
The project organisation
Project planning
Projects within a sustainable framework
Project scheduling, implementation and control
Relationship to business planning and corporate strategy
Additional Information:The central theme of this module is the management of projects using known standards and methodologies. Students are given the opportunity to develop their skills in industry-standard project software and demonstrate their ability through a time-constrained exercise.
The module is delivered via distance learning, described as follows:
Lecture: Slides and slide notes for self-study.
Tutorial: Online activities and exercises with teacher feedback. Virtual classrooms.
Email support.
Online: summative tests.