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Teaching Responsibility

LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:

Liverpool Business School

Learning Methods

Lecture

Seminar

Module Offerings

6000LBSBUS-SEP-MTP

Aims

This module will introduce students to project management theory, terms and concepts. Students will develop an appreciation of the history and development of project management, together with an examination of examples of project application to a variety of situations. Additionally, there is an exploration of the various definitions and applications of projects, permitting students to explore the advantages and disadvantages of project management within a business environment. During this module students will develop an understanding of the structure of projects through the exploration of project life cycles, together with an analysis of the constituent activities and basic techniques that are undertaken during a typical project.

Learning Outcomes

1.
Develop and justify a relevant and feasible project idea
2.
Critically analyse contexts and environments in which projects can be delivered.
3.
Critically analyse a project life cycle, and skilfully map each stage in the cycle.
4.
Demonstrate knowledge and expertise of project management concepts, models, and tools.

Module Content

Outline Syllabus:
Projects and Project Management (definitions and history)

Project context and landscape

Project life cycles

Project success and failure

Business case

Stakeholder management

Communication

Project management plan

Scope management

Project quality management

Project risk management
Module Overview:
This module introduces students to project management theory, terms and concepts. They will develop an understanding of the structure of projects through the exploration of project life cycles, together with an analysis of the constituent activities and basic techniques that are undertaken during a typical project.

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