Introduction to Project Management, (2008) Kathy Schwalbe, Boston, Mass. : Course Technology CENGAGE Learning ISBN 1423902203

Only available for students on FCET negotiated undergraduate awards

As appropriate to project

The module gives the students the opportunity to develop their IT skills, knowledge and concepts, at a level appropriate to level 1 of their programme of study, in the context of a real technology scenario. Project will be 'industry-based, being delivered from the student's place of employment. Projects should:
- Have technology content.
- Involve elements of work which are not part of the students normal employment duties.
- Involve project management, evaluation and communication.

Subject to these requirements, projects will be great variety, but will typically include at least one of the following:
- Implementation of a technology system, involving hardware and/or software.
- New and/or modified usage of existing equipment or system.
- Review and evaluation/report of specified technology practice or system.
- Commissioning a piece of software or business process and writing manual and/or instructing others.

100% Coursework assessing all Learning Ouitcomes
Project proposal 10%
Project report (6000 words or equivalent) 60%
Project presentation 30%

Students will carry out a project identified through their negotiated learning agreement which is supported by their employer. They will receive support from both an academic supervisor and a work based mentor to complete the project. Support will be in the areas of both project management and the specific technical content of the project.

The project will be related to part of their employment, and may be a subset of a more major project that is being carried out at work. For the purposes of the module, a clear boundary will be created, showing where the contribution to the project is that made by the individual.

The project proposal should show clearly what is to be achieved by the project, including identification of measures of success, and a project plan.

The project report will provide documentation on the project outcomes, including a reflection on the success of the project and the planning. The report should also comment on the relationship between the project work, and the wider implication for the organisation.

The project presentation, which will be to the academic module leader, and to the work based mentor, and others, will be an opportunity to develop and improve presentation skills.