ULMS Electronic Module Catalogue
The information contained in this module specification was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change, either during the session because of unforeseen circumstances, or following review of the module at the end of the session. Queries about the module should be directed to the member of staff with responsibility for the module.
Title PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Code EBUS308
Coordinator Dr M Tickle
Operations and Supply Chain Management
M.Tickle@liverpool.ac.uk
Year CATS Level Semester CATS Value
Session 2019-20 Level 4 FHEQ Second Semester 15

Pre-requisites before taking this module (other modules and/or general educational/academic requirements):
 

Modules for which this module is a pre-requisite:
 

Programme(s) (including Year of Study) to which this module is available on a required basis:
 

Programme(s) (including Year of Study) to which this module is available on an optional basis:
 

Teaching Schedule
  Lectures Seminars Tutorials Lab Practicals Fieldwork Placement Other TOTAL
Study Hours 20

     10

     30
Timetable (if known) 120 mins X 1 totaling 20
  		    120 mins X 1 totaling 10
  		     
Private Study 120
TOTAL HOURS 150

Assessment
EXAM Duration Timing
(Semester)		 % of
final
mark		 Resit/resubmission
opportunity		 Penalty for late
submission		 Notes
             
CONTINUOUS Duration Timing
(Semester)		 % of
final
mark		 Resit/resubmission
opportunity		 Penalty for late
submission		 Notes
Assessment 1: Case study Assessment Type: Coursework Size: 3000 words Weighting: 100% Reassessment Opportunity: Yes Penalty for Late Submission: Standard UoL penalty applies Anonymous A  -3000 words    100       

Aims

Introduce students to the role of project management in organisations;
Introduce students to a toolkit to apply project-based problem solving to strategic projects within an organisation;  
Develop student competence to control and monitor project performance related activities within organisations.

Learning Outcomes

(LO1) At the end of this module students should be able to demonstrate a clear understanding of the theories/concepts associated with project management.

(LO2) At the end of this module students should be able to assess and evaluate projects utilising project-based tools and techniques.

(LO3) At the end of this module students should be able to demonstrate the ability to independently structure organisational projects.

(S1) Problem solving skills

(S2) Communication skills

(S3) Organisational skills

(S4) IT skills

Teaching and Learning Strategies

Teaching Method: Lecture
Description: Two hour lecture
Scheduled Directed Student Hours: 20
Attendance Recorded: Yes
Notes: Students will be taught the key aspects of project management (including the theory and the specific tools and techniques) in the lectures.

Teaching Method: Laboratory Work
Description: 5 x 2 hour laboratory sessions/demonstrations
Scheduled Directed Student Hours: 10
Attendance Recorded: Yes
Notes: Students will be given selected cases focusing on project planning, management and evaluation; they will be asked to use the tools and techniques discussed in the lectures and apply them to these cases. Students will learn how to use software used by project managers (Microsoft Project) during these sessions. Students will be expected to use the skills learnt from these sessions to complete their coursework assignment.

Self-Directed Learning Hours: 120
Description: Students are expected to read the key and recommended texts, practice the skills taught in the lab sessions (especially with regards to learning the Microsoft Project software application), and to read for and write up the coursework assignment.

Skills/Other Attributes Mapping

Skills / attributes: Problem solving skills
How this is developed: Lab sessions/demonstrations; class discussion
Mode of assessment (if applicable): Case Study

Skills / attributes: Communication skills
How this is developed: Lab sessions/demonstrations; class discussion
Mode of assessment (if applicable)

Skills / attributes: Organisational skills
How this is developed: Lab sessions/demonstrations
Mode of assessment (if applicable): Case Study

Skills / attributes: IT skills
How this is developed: Lab sessions/demonstrations
Mode of assessment (if applicable): Case Study

Syllabus
 

Overview of Project Management;
Project Management “fit” within organisational structure;  
Key Project Management concepts and processes;  
Project initiation and scoping;  
Project Planning;  
Project Execution, Monitoring and Control;  
Risk Management;  
Management of project teams and team working;  
Quality Assurance in Projects;  
Software for effective Project Management (Microsoft Project);  
Ethical considerations in project management.

Recommended Texts
Reading lists are managed at readinglists.liverpool.ac.uk. Click here to access the reading lists for this module.