| Module Title |
Project Management |
| Module Code |
MNA1096 (ITS: MT314) |
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Faculty |
DCU Business School |
School |
DCU Business School |
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NFQ level |
8 |
Credit Rating |
5 |
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Description
This is a foundation module in Project Management for undergraduate students.
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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
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| Workload | Full time hours per semester | | Type | Hours | Description |
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| Lecture | 24 | formal classroom-based delivery of conceptual material | | Assignment Completion | 24 | carrying out of project assignment | | Independent Study | 36 | preparation for lectures and post-lecture study of lecture materials | | Directed learning | 24 | preparation for examination | | Independent Study | 17 | assignment research/ concept research |
| Total Workload: 125 |
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| Section Breakdown | | CRN | 20742 | Part of Term | Semester 2 | | Coursework | 100% | Examination Weight | 0% | | Grade Scale | 40PASS | Pass Both Elements | N | | Resit Category | RC1 | Best Mark | N | | Module Co-ordinator | Colum Foley | Module Teacher | James Byrne, Marty Reilly, Paul Davis, Priya Ambilkar, Terry O'Brien |
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| Assessment Breakdown |
| Type | Description | % of total | Assessment Date |
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| In Class Test | This in-class quiz is MCQ-based and helps students assess their understanding of key concepts covered in the Project Management module. Conducted during class time, it focuses on core project management principles, tools, and methodologies discussed in lectures. | 30% | Week 8 | | Short Answer Questions | This individual assignment is designed to support students in developing a deeper understanding of real-world project management practices. Based on a real case scenario, students will analyse the project context, apply relevant project management concepts and tools, and reflect their understanding through a structured report. The assignment helps students strengthen critical thinking, problem-solving, and professional reporting skills by linking theory to practical project situations. | 70% | Week 30 |
| Reassessment Requirement Type |
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories;
RC1: A resit is available for both* components of the module.
RC2: No resit is available for a 100% coursework module.
RC3: No resit is available for the coursework component where there is a coursework and summative examination element.
* ‘Both’ is used in the context of the module having a coursework/summative examination split; where the module is 100% coursework, there will also be a resit of the assessment
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Pre-requisite |
None
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Co-requisite |
None |
| Compatibles |
None |
| Incompatibles |
None |
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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 management
Characteristics of a project:
Scope/ Time/ Cost/ Quality; Projects and programmes; Management by projects;
Requirements/ needs identification;
RFPs, Proposals, evaluation, contracts.
2. The project lifecycle
Project planning;
Project execution and control;
Project termination.
3. Detailed planning
Deliverables 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. People
Project manager, project team; Motivation and communication.
5. Changes, issues, risk and uncertainty
6. Project management software support
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Indicative Reading List
Books:
- Hodgson, D and Cicmil, S.: 2007, Making projects critical, Palgrave Macmillan,
- Clements, J. and J. Gido: 2006, Effective project management, Thomson.,
- Gray, C. and Larsen, W.: 2006, Project management: the managerial process, McGraw-Hill,
Articles:
None |
Other Resources
None |
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