Project Management in Organisations (724N1)
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Project Management in Organisations
Module 724N1
Module details for 2024/25.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 7 (Masters)
Module Outline
This course addresses wider business and project management issues which affect the technological and engineering environment. Some of these issues include: principles of strategic management, project management and planning, the business environment, auditing and control, organisational structure, business legislation, resource management, global markets and supply, and forecasting.
Module learning outcomes
Identify and explain the main processes for effective project management.
Critically evaluate and utilize tools and methods for project planning and control.
Appraise the project portfolio and programme management process, considering the environment in which a company operates, and how decisions are made.
Assess the overall contribution of projects to the business strategy.
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Report (2000 words) | Semester 1 Assessment Week 1 Tue 16:00 | 50.00% |
| Coursework | 50.00% | |
| Coursework components. Weighted as shown below. | ||
| Group written submission | T1 Week 11 | 100.00% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn Semester | Seminar | 2 hours | 01010011010 |
| Autumn Semester | Lecture | 2 hours | 11111111111 |
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