Module Specifications..
Current Academic Year 2023 - 2024
Please note that this information is subject to change.
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Description This is a foundation module in Project Management for undergraduate students. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Learning Outcomes 1. discuss project characteristics (scope, time, cost, and quality) and the project management lifecycle 2. produce a work breakdown structure and project schedule (using eg. Gannt Chart, activity network (node and arrow), Critical path) 3. monitor and control a project 4. discuss the nature of project leadership, the identifying and managing of stakeholders, and the importance of managing change 5. use a software pacakage to assist in project management | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml |
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Indicative Content and Learning Activities
1. Introduction to projects and project managementCharacteristics of a project: Scope/ Time/ Cost/ Quality; Projects and programmes; Management by projects; Requirements/ needs identification; RFPs, Proposals, evaluation, contracts.2. The project lifecycleProject planning; Project execution and control; Project termination.3. Detailed planningDeliverables and milestones; Work breakdown structure and activities/ tasks; Resource pool and assigning responsibility; Scheduling: Gannt charts and activity networks; Risk, float and the critical path; Resource levelling; Project costs.4. PeopleProject manager, project team; Motivation and communication.5. Changes, issues, risk and uncertainty6. Project management software support | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Date of Last Revision | 12-JAN-11 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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