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Project Management

Project Management

Main Description

Department: Business Studies Module Code: PRMG81001
Level: Level 8 Contact Hours: 36
Duration: 1 Semester Directed Study Hours: 36
Effective Term: 2025/26 Indep. Study Hours: 28
Credits: 5

Prerequisite Knowledge:

  none

Module Description/Aims:

  To provide the learner with an appreciation and understanding of:

(a) the genesis of project management and its importance to improving the success of projects
(b) the project management knowledge areas and process groups
(c) the project life cycle
(d) the tools and techniques of project management
(e) project management software


 

Course(s) this module is available in:

  This module is not in any currently available course.  

Contact Hours

Contact Type Hours
Lecture2 Per Week (One Sem)
Practical/Workshop1 Per Week (One Sem)

Learning Outcomes

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

No. Description/Learning Outcomes
1Explain the importance of good project management
2Recall and interpret Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) and Project Management Process Groups
3Relate Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) in evaluating statements relating to Project Management
4Acquire and use the skills, tools and techniques of Project Management
5Use Project Management software to plan a small project

Learning Strategies

Learning Strategies
This module combines both theory and practice. The practical element will enhance the learners' understanding of the theoretical principles.
Short case studies and examples of best and poor practice will be used to enhance learner's understanding of project management concepts.
Practical classes will incorporate the use of project management software in order to develop competence in the tools and techniques of project management.

Indicative Syllabus Content

Content Detail
Introduction to Project Management•
The Project Management Context•
The Project Management Process Groups•
Project Integration Management•
Project Scope Management•
Project Time Management•
Project Cost Management•
Project Human Resource Management•
Project Communications Management•
Project Risk Management •

Assessments Strategies

Assessment Strategies
Learners will prepare a small project plan on an individual basis for Continuous Assessment
Final written examination will combine multiple choice questions and discursive questions

Indicative Assessments

Learning Outcome Assessment Category Assessment Method Additional Information % alloc
1, 2, 3Final Exam (Scheduled)Final Written ExamWritten examination will combine multiple choice questions and discursive questions70
4, 5Continuous AssessmentProject - IndividualThe learners will prepare a plan for a small project30

Reading List

Type ISBN Title Author Publisher Year Edition Library Link
Essential9781133627227Information Technology Project Management
Kathy Schwalbe
Cengage Learning		20147th Edition, Intl.-
Recommended9781935589679Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK Guide)
Project Management Institute
Project Management Institute		20135th Edition-
Recommended9781505212099Introduction to Project Management
Kathy Schwalbe
Schwalbe Publishing		2015Fifth Edition-
Recommended9781118729168Effective Project Management
Robert k. Wysocki
John Wiley & Sons Inc		2014Seventh Edition-
Recommended0471742775Project Management - A Managerial Approach
Jack R. Meredith & Samuel J. Mantel Jr
John Wiley & Sons Inc		2006Sixth Edition-
Recommended1844806995Successful IT Projects
Darren Dalcher & Lindsey Brodie
Thomson		2007-
Recommended9781118674666Project Management in Practice
Mantel S, Meredith J, Shafer S and Sutton M
John Wiley and Sons		2014Fifth-

Journals and Websites

Type Description
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Journal

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