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 AND PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT IN ORGANISATIONS
Code EBUS614
Coordinator Dr M Tickle
Operations and Supply Chain Management
M.Tickle@liverpool.ac.uk
Year CATS Level Semester CATS Value
Session 2023-24 Level 7 FHEQ First 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

    5

    25
Timetable (if known)              
Private Study 125
TOTAL HOURS 150

Assessment

EXAM Duration Timing
(Semester)
% of
final
mark
Resit/resubmission
opportunity
Penalty for late
submission
Notes
Examination There is a resit opportunity Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission This is an anonymous assessment    100       
CONTINUOUS Duration Timing
(Semester)
% of
final
mark
Resit/resubmission
opportunity
Penalty for late
submission
Notes
Weekly quiz in class (and also online via Canvas) This is an anonymous assessment         

Aims

The module aims to:

Provide students with an understanding of the role of project management and its principles in a contemporary project environment.

Equip students with an understanding of the numerous tools and techniques used to plan, execute (launch), monitor and control, and close projects.

Help students develop the necessary skills required for a successful start in a career in project management.


Learning Outcomes

(LO1) Students will be able to evaluate the importance of project management and its relationship to other management disciplines.

(LO2) Students will be able to apply theoretical and practical perspectives to project management.

(LO3) Students will be able to examine the components and processes in the project management discipline as well as the interactions between these elements.

(LO4) Students will be able to interpret major project management methodologies.

(LO5) Students will be able to examine techniques for managing multiple projects.

(LO6) Students will be able to apply a range of techniques to determine project goals, requirements, deliverables, schedule, and constraints.

(LO7) Students will be able to evaluate risk and use the approaches to risk management.

(LO8) Students will be able to evaluate the use of quality assurance in projects.

(LO9) Students will be able to analyse the role and responsibilities of the principal project participants with a particular focus on the project manager and the project team.

(LO10) Students will be able to analyse research in the field of project management.

(LO11) Students will be able to utilise project management software tools to manage project planning and execution.

(S1) Adaptability
Students will be tasked with evaluating how they would react to distinct situations in the ever-changing daily life of a project manager.

(S2) Problem solving skills
Students will be exposed to the numerous problem-solving tools and techniques utilised by project managers as they progress through the module.

(S3) Numeracy
Students will be given the opportunity to apply numerous mathematical techniques used by project managers.

(S4) Commercial awareness
Case studies of project management in the “real world” will be discussed during the taught sessions. Through these case studies, students will be encouraged to view the various options that are available to a project manager before analysing the pros and cons of using these techniques given the situation the project manager is currently facing.

(S5) Teamwork
Students will be asked to share ideas and work together with their peers in order to solve the problems posed in class. This will improve their ability to operate effectively within a project team.

(S6) Organisational skills
Students will be expected to come to the taught sessions having completed the preparation activities. Students will also be expected to discuss their ideas with their peers and work together to solve the problems posed in class.

(S7) Communication skills
Students will be given the opportunity to discuss the problems presented throughout the module with their peers. This will allow students to improve their communications skills, as well as understand different perspectives on the issues presented throughout the module. This will improve their ability to operate effectively within a project team.

(S8) IT skills
Students will be given the opportunity to develop their understanding of the software used by project managers.

(S9) International awareness
Students will discuss the global nature of project management during the taught sessions where they will be introduced to case studies of project management in the “real world”.

(S10) Lifelong learning skills
Students will be encouraged to take a lifelong learning approach throughout the taught sessions, given that successful project managers are continuously improving their skills throughout their careers.

(S11) Ethical awareness
Students will learn how successful project managers get the most out of their team whist still looking out for individual team members’ wellbeing.

(S12) Leadership
Students will examine the leadership aspects involved with managing project teams.


Teaching and Learning Strategies

2 hour lecture x 10 weeks
1 hour laboratory session x 5 weeks
125 hours self-directed learning

Students will be provided with access to readings/videos and other online material to support self-directed learning via the VLE in the form of blended activities. These self-directed activities will be monitored through discussion boards/quizzes. Students will be provided with a minimum of one activity per week supported through blended learning as part of the formative assessment process. Self-directed activities will be discussed in class on a weekly basis.


Syllabus

 

How project Management “fits” within an organisational structure;  
The role of the project manager;  
Project Planning;  
Project Execution, Monitoring and Control;  
Project Closure;
Risk Management;  
Role of project teams and team working;  
Quality Assurance in Projects.


Recommended Texts

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