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Module Title	Project Management
Module Code	MT314
School	DCUBS
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NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

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

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
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

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

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

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	40%	Examination Weight	60%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown

Reassessment Requirement
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; 1 = A resit is available for all components of the module 2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module 3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
Unavailable

Indicative Reading List

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,

Other Resources

None

Programme or List of Programmes

AF	BA in Accounting & Finance
BS	Bachelor of Business Studies
BSI	Business Studies ( with INTRA )
BSSA	Study Abroad (DCU Business School)
BSSAO	Study Abroad (DCU Business School)
MINT	BSc Marketing, Innovation & Technology

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