MODULE TITLE Project Management CREDIT VALUE 15

MODULE CODE CSMM136 MODULE CONVENER Unknown

DURATION: TERM 1 2 3
DURATION: WEEKS 6

Number of Students Taking Module (anticipated) 41

DESCRIPTION - summary of the module content

This module aims to introduce you to the principles of project management, giving you the ability to use standard management tools and to understand the
context in which they are used. The focus is on the management of large scale multi-disciplined construction based projects, and lectures are punctuated with
real life examples to illustrate the points being made. You are expected to have basic mathematical ability, but the module will be suitable for students from a wide
range of backgrounds.
AIMS - intentions of the module
This module aims to allow you to master skills and attain thorough knowledge and understanding of project management technique,s including appropriate
systems based tools. Furthermore, you will get the chance to develop your understanding of the way people work as a route to effective management. In addition,
the module emphasises the value of experience, whilst ensuring you understand the concepts that underlie successful project management.
INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES (ILOs) (see assessment section below for how ILOs will be assessed)
On successful completion of this module, you should be able to:

Module Specific Skills and Knowledge:

1 understand the key objectives of project management and the conflicts that arise when attempting to achieve all objectives simultaneously;
2 comprehend the sources of finance and the influence of capital structure on a project;
3 independently evaluate the financial feasibility of a proposed project including project valuation and risk assessment;
4 autonomously interpret a scope of work and produce a work breakdown structure, from which the student will have the ability to develop a project plan and
project budget, and to use these documents as the basis of a reporting structure.
Discipline Specific Skills and Knowledge:
5 forecast completion dates and expenditure and to formulate appropriate plans for corrective action when required;
6 recognise the sources of project risk (technical, contractual and commercial) and to devise ways in which these risks can be mitigated at project design stage
to make the project plan more robust to unforeseen circumstances with confidence;
7 grasp the most relevant aspects of contract law.
Personal and Key Transferable/ Employment Skills and Knowledge:
8 create a project plant (GANTT Chart) a precedence network diagram, and a budget and to use these to monitor work and address variances.

SYLLABUS PLAN - summary of the structure and academic content of the module
- project definition, scope of work and budget, planning and control activity;

- project evaluation, decision making, project monitoring and reporting, project risk;

- technical risk, contractual / commercial risk;

- project activity, cost control, progress reporting, quality control and logistics;

- contract management, contract law;

- network diagrams, advances techniques;

- project finance and feasibility assessment.

LEARNING AND TEACHING

LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS (given in hours of study time)
Scheduled Learning & Teaching Activities 40.00 Guided Independent Study 110.00 Placement / Study Abroad

DETAILS OF LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS

Hours
of
Category Description
study
time
Lectures - Teaching of subject knowledge will be through a combination of lectures and linked tutorials (ILOs 1-8).
Scheduled
Lecture materials focus on the explanation of a series of examples covering the major topic areas, introducing the necessary theory as and
learning &
30 when necessary. Lecture notes are augmented by extensive oral explanation with real life examples explained. Students should, therefore,
teaching
attend all lectures and should not rely on the published notes alone for a full understanding of the topic.
activities
Scheduled
learning &
10 Tutorials/workshops
teaching
activities
Guided
independent 110 Private study
study

ASSESSMENT
FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT - for feedback and development purposes; does not count towards module grade
Size of Assessment (e.g. ILOs Feedback
Form of Assessment
duration/length) Assessed Method
The recommended textbooks on finance include self-study assessments. Self-study exercises are
issued in respect of project management topics.
SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT (% of credit)
Coursework 40 Written Exams 60 Practical Exams

DETAILS OF SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT

% of ILOs
Form of Assessment Size of Assessment (e.g. duration/length) Feedback Method
Credit Assessed
Examination 60 2 hours ILOs 1-8
Written feedback on
A complex assignment requiring an integrated approach to 8 pages of A4, excluding any appendices, but
40 ILOs 1 to 7 assignment submission
analysing a complex project management scenario. including figures and illustrations, 11 point type
sheet.

DETAILS OF RE-ASSESSMENT (where required by referral or deferral)

Original Form of Assessment Form of Re-assessment ILOs Re-assessed Time Scale for Re-assessment
Summative assessment Additional summative assignment Weighting as above August Ref/Def period
Examination Additional examination Weighting as above August Ref/Def period

RE-ASSESSMENT NOTES
As above: one piece of coursework 40% and/or one exam 60%

RESOURCES
INDICATIVE LEARNING RESOURCES - The following list is offered as an indication of the type & level of
information that you are expected to consult. Further guidance will be provided by the Module Convener
Basic reading:
ELE: http://vle.exeter.ac.uk/
Reading list for this module:
Type Author Title Edition Publisher Year ISBN Search
Set Lock, Dennis Project Management 9th Gower Publishing Limited 978-0-566-08769-1 [Library]
Set Barker, R Short Introduction to Accounting (Euro Edition) Cambridge University Press 2011 [Library]
Set Furmston, M.P. Law of Contract Butterworths 2007 [Library]
Set Downes, T.A., Textbook on Contract 12th Edition Butterworths 1991 [Library]

CREDIT VALUE 15 ECTS VALUE 7.5

PRE-REQUISITE MODULES None

CO-REQUISITE MODULES None

NQF LEVEL (FHEQ) 7 AVAILABLE AS DISTANCE LEARNING No

ORIGIN DATE Thursday 06 July 2017 LAST REVISION DATE Thursday 06 July 2017

KEY WORDS SEARCH Project management; project finance.