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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 | EXECUTING, CONTROLLING AND CLOSING PROJECTS | ||
Code | EBUS616 | ||
Coordinator |
Dr F Misopoulos Operations and Supply Chain Management F.Misopoulos@liverpool.ac.uk |
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Year | CATS Level | Semester | CATS Value |
Session 2023-24 | Level 7 FHEQ | Second Semester | 15 |
Pre-requisites before taking this module (other modules and/or general educational/academic requirements): |
EBUS614 PROJECT AND PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT IN ORGANISATIONS; EBUS534 PLANNING FOR RISK, UNCERTAINTY AND COMPLEXITY |
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 |
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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. | 2 | 70 | ||||
CONTINUOUS | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
Group assignment. There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is an anonymous assessment. | 0 | 30 | ||||
Simulation Game. Marked out of 1000 (score provided by software). | 6 | 0 |
Aims |
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This module complements the knowledge of project management by introducing the students to programme and portfolio management, as well the process and tools and techniques for putting the plans into practice whilst establishing necessary monitoring and control structures to handle issues which could influence the smooth progress of a project/programme/portfolio. The module therefore will consist of two interrelating parts: To provide an opportunity for students to extend their knowledge of PM by understanding aspects of managing multiple projects in the form of programmes or portfolio. Programme and portfolio management, their life cycles, resource management and change management including a range of tools and techniques relevant to the subject will be included; To describe the project phase that involves the execution of the plans created during the project planning phase, as taught in the Planning with Risk and Uncertainty module. The goal of the execution stage is to complete the project/programme work specified in the project management plan to meet the project requirements. While each plan is being executed, a series of management processes are undertaken to monitor and control the deliverables being output by the project. |
Learning Outcomes |
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(LO1) Students will be able to assess and evaluate the performance of the multiple projects in the form of programme or portfolio while considering the global environment. |
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(LO2) Students will be able to apply a range of tools and techniques when managing product portfolios. |
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(LO3) Students will be able to implement the project plan by authorising the execution of project activities required to produce project deliverables. |
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(LO4) Students will be able to manage project progress by applying performance reporting, analysis and progress measurement techniques to ensure activities are executed as planned. |
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(LO5) Students will be able to communicate project progress to project team members and other stakeholders, local and/or international. |
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(LO6) Students will be able to implement quality assurance measures and corrective action plans if required. |
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(LO7) Students will be able to measure and monitor project performance by gathering accurate information and comparing results to the baseline plan. |
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(LO8) Students will be able to manage project scope changes and identify needs for corrective action, obtain approvals, perform appropriate actions and evaluate effectiveness. |
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(LO9) Students will be able to reassess and update project control plans and practices to ensure effectiveness. |
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(LO10) Students will be able to recognise and respond to risk events and issues |
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(LO11) Students will be able to obtain final acceptance of deliverables from appropriate stakeholders and facilitate administrative and financial closure. |
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(LO12) Students will be able to preserve essential project records to adhere to legal and other requirements as well as document lessons learned. |
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(LO13) Students will be able to ensure a project has been transitioned to operation, if applicable. |
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(S1) Adaptability |
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(S2) Problem solving skills |
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(S3) Numeracy |
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(S4) Commercial awareness |
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(S5) Teamwork |
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(S6) Organisation skills |
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(S7) Communication skills |
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(S8) IT skills |
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(S9) International awareness |
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(S10) Lifelong learning skills |
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(S11) Ethical awareness |
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(S12) Leadership |
Teaching and Learning Strategies |
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2 hour lecture x 10 weeks Students will be provided with access to readings/videos and other online material to support self-directed learning via Canvas 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 |
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Directing and managing project execution: Coordination of people and resources; Monitoring and controlling projects: Ensuring quality through quality assurance and quality control. Use of quality control mechanisms such as: Quality management plan. The tools and techniques used for quality control include inspection, defect repair reviews, tools of quality such as flowcharts, cause and effects diagrams, scatter diagrams etc.; Monitoring and controlling projects: Change Control tools and techniques - Managing change requests: Identifying a change that has occurred and receiving a change request; Developing, leading and managing the project team: Competencies of team members; Project closure: Completed projects vs Terminated projects: Understanding project closure; Programme and Portfolio Management: Introduction to programme and portfolio management; Importance of portfolio Management and Resource Management in terms of: Managing multiple projects; Case Study Review. Managing Multiple Projects: Benchmarking supply chains, process improvements techniques, aggregate planning, maintenance, ownership of supply chain. Project Case Study - real life examples. |
Recommended Texts |
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Reading lists are managed at readinglists.liverpool.ac.uk. Click here to access the reading lists for this module. |