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Department:	Construction/Civil Engineering	Module Code:	PRMG81000
Level:	Level 8	Contact Hours:	48
Duration:	1 Semester	Directed Study Hours:	36
Effective Term:	2014/15	Indep. Study Hours:	16
Credits:	5

Prerequisite Knowledge:

None

Module Description/Aims:

• Introduce the student to the subject of Project Management from a •strategic• operational• and tactical perspective.
• Explore the linkage between project management and other business functions within an organisation.
• Offer a framework to assist with the development of a project management strategies in the context of the construction and other industries.
• Examine project management models and practice methods and techniques that can be applied to construction, manufacturing and other industrial processes.
• Develop project performance control, monitoring and evaluation skills that are commonly employed by project managers such that project objectives and outcomes are achieved.

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Contact Type	Hours
Lecture	3 Per Week
Tutorial	1 Per Week

Learning Outcomes show detail >>

On successful completion of the module, the learner will be able to:

No.	Description/Learning Outcomes
1	Differentiate between strategic operational and tactical operations. Demonstrate an ability to map and criticise deficiencies on current operations and test new models. Formulate, plan and construct new project operational strategise. Devise measurement devices to evaluate new models and propose amendments
2	Establish project scope of works for each stage in life cycle. Plan and organise project activities and resources to ensure that project objectives are achieved.
3	Prepare Project Plan which clearly defines project aims, objectives, scope of works or services, proposed work break down structure and organizational break down structures. Using work break down structure prepare project plans, schedules, cost centres and cost estimates for semi-complex projects including performance measurement devices. Devise information flow networks and create control mechanisms for same.
4	Analyse proposed plans, schedules and identify resource and capacity constraints. Create alternative schedules, programmes and test to determine that the project objectives are achieved. Examine proposed project schedules for project risks. Evaluate project risks and formulate plan for allocation of project risks.
5	Differentiate project characteristics and classify projects. Measure project management demands on basis of project classification. Plan and organise project organisational structures in response to project characteristics.
6	Manipulate internal and external project and sub-project boundaries to control project risks.

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Learning Strategies
The student will be presented with core material in formal lectures whereupon he/she will be required to expand their understanding and competence by focused research and practical application through specific out of class practical assignments.

Indicative Syllabus Content show detail >>

Content	Detail
Introduction to Project Management	Introduction to Project Management. • Distinguishing the characteristics of a project. • Project classification.
Project Defination	Establishment of projects aims, project brief and project objectives.
Project Scope and Objectives	Scope of Project Objectives, Goals. • Project life cycle. • Project goals of time cost and quality
Project Boundaries	Project Environment. • Boundaries. • Boundary control. • Interference. • Systems, subsystems, and system mapping
Project Organisation	Human Factors. • Behaviour in project setting. • Conflict and negotiating. • Transactions and values. • Project Organisation. • Programmed organisations. • Professional organisations. • Package and general contractor organisations.
Project Planning and Control	Project Planning and Control. • Resource and time constraints. • Scheduling. • Resource allocation. • Work breakdown structure. • Work packages • Activity definition • Activity time and cost estimation • Critical path methods. • Project cost centres, budgeting. • Performance analysis, variance analysis. • Reporting against costs or progress. • Controlling goals, expansion and project changes
Risk Management	Risk Management. • Risk planning. • Risk assessment. • Risk analysis. • Risk handling.
Project Communications and Information Systems	Project Communications and Information System. • Information mapping. • Information Management Systems.
Role of the Project Manager	Roles and responsibilities of the project manager in the context of the life cycle of a project

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Assessment Strategies
Core material will be assessed by end of year written examination
Specific elements of the syllabus will be assessed using assigned case studies upon which the student will be required to prepare out of class assignments based on specified case study scenarios.

Indicative Assessments show detail >>

Learning Outcome	Assessment Category	Assessment Method	Additional Information	% alloc
3, 4	Continuous Assessment	Computer based - Individual	Exercises in Microsoft Project and Excel	5
2, 3, 4	Continuous Assessment	Case Study	The students will be assigned a case study and prepare a project management plan to include a project aims. project objectives, project scope of work, project WBS & OBS, project activity descriptions, activity resource estimates and project risk assessment etc. Project status monitoring and control systems that will be employed on the project.	15
3, 4	Continuous Assessment	Assignment - Out of Class	Project performance and evaluation using numerical and scheduling techniques	10
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6	Final Exam (Scheduled)	Final Written Exam	Assess core material by written examination	70

Reading List show detail >>

Type	ISBN	Title Author Publisher	Year	Edition	Library Link
Essential	9780958273367	Fundamentals of Project Management: Tools and Techniques Rory Burke Burke Publishing	2010	2th	-
Essential	9780987668301	Project Management Techniques College Edition Rory Burke Burke Publishing	2013	2th	-
Essential	9780958213374	Advanced Project Management Rory Burke Burke Publishing	2011	1st	-
Essential	058808578x	Project Management Denis Locke Gower	2006	8th	-
Essential	0419207503	Project Management Demystified Geoff Reiss Spons	1996	2nd	-
Recommended	1861524153	Operations Management a Supply Chain Approach Waller Thompson Internation Business Press	1999	1st	-

Journals and Websites show detail >>

Type	Description
Journal	Project Manager
Journal	Construction Management and Economics
Journal	ICE Management, Procuremaent and Law

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