Module Descriptors
PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND RESEARCH METHODS
ELEC70240
Key Facts
Digital, Technology, Innovation and Business
Level 7
30 credits
Contact
Leader: Torfeh Sadat-Shafai
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 8
Independent Study Hours: 292
Total Learning Hours: 300
Assessment
  • COURSEWORK weighted at 20%
  • LITERATURE REVIEW weighted at 50%
  • PRESENTATION - INDIVIDUAL weighted at 10%
  • INTERVIEW - CONDUCT AN INTERVIEW weighted at 20%
Module Details
Module Special Admissions Requirements
None.
Module Resources
Supervisor, library, computing facilities, Internet.
In some cases access to experts, experimental and other facilities in sponsoring company.
Module Texts
To be recommended on an individual basis by the supervisor.
Module Additional Assessment Details
100% coursework comprising of:-

Learning contract 20% (learning outcomes 1 to 2)
Written critical literature review and project management 50%, (7,500 words), (learning outcomes 2, 3 and 4)
Presentation 10% (learning outcomes 3 and 4)
Interview 20% (learning outcomes 1, 2, 3 and 4)
Module Indicative Content
Exposure to a range of project management techniques, which will enable the student to successfully manage complex technical projects.
Application of a range of project management techniques to formulate a comprehensive work plan for the student's entire course.
Exposure to a broad range of fundamental technical issues which underpin the chosen field of study.
Oral and written presentation skills training by self-managed study of a range of instructional videos and publications.
Use of oral, written, and electronic communication to find information and to explain, appraise, debate, and present complex issued relating to (1) project management techniques and (2) the technical literature within the chosen field of study.

Module Learning Strategies
Directed reading and learning, possibly supplemented by class attendance.
Information gathering (Internet, books, technical articles, company literature, etc.)
Discussions with experts in Industry and University.
Use of existing software packages (business, word-processing, database, project scheduling, etc.)
Report writing, incl. feedback on drafts.
Preparation of oral presentation.
Presentation and defence of work at seminar.