Management of IT Project (962G5)
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Management of Information Technology Project
Module 962G5
Module details for 2024/25.
45 credits
FHEQ Level 7 (Masters)
Module Outline
The project provides an opportunity for students to undertake a significant independent piece of research, on a topic studied in or associated with the degree course.
Therefore, the project should focus on some aspect of the Management of Information Technology, such as the use of new kinds of IT in business, IT strategy in a particular region or industry sector, complex IT project and system management, or the design of IT systems from a user perspective. The project methodology may be based on business or management case studies, or consist of systematic empirical/ experimental investigation.
The project dissertation should should demonstrate the ability to apply relevant methods to solve a research problem; it should position the work with respect to the literature in the area of study, describe the work in detail, justify decisions taken, and critically evaluate the conclusions.
If appropriate, the project may be proposed and/or supported by a company or other organisation, who may provide raw data, commercial information and advice; however, primary supervision is provided by a member of faculty.
Module learning outcomes
Demonstrate the ability to undertake a substantial and original research project in the Management of Information Technology, undertaking self-directed background research and assessing outcomes using appropriate tools and measures for the investigation.
Undertake the planning of the research project, identifying resources required, estimating effort and forming contingency plans for unexpected outcomes and problems arising.
Communicate a research idea in writing, structuring the presentation of complex ideas and using appropriate language, formal and informal descriptions, and figures to convey concepts, designs and evaluation.
Demonstrate decision-making skills in the choice of alternative methodologies and approaches, using tools and techniques that are appropriate to the problem.
Demonstrate the ability to integrate knowledge from various sources to form a view of a research problem and/or as a basis for developing a solution to a research problem.
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Dissertation (9000 words) | Summer Vacation Week 13 Tue 16:00 | 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.
Dr Natalia Beloff
Assess convenor
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