Module Descriptors
PROJECT MANAGEMENT FOR NGO'S
GEOG70167
Key Facts
Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Sciences
Level 7
15 credits
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 8
Independent Study Hours: 142
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- COURSEWORK -ESSAY weighted at 60%
- ASSIGNMENT weighted at 40%
Module Details
Module Learning Strategies
8 hours workshop
142 hours independent study
The workshop will introduce module themes through the use of video and textual resources. Over subsequent weeks you will then work through self-instructional course material providing a structure for reading key texts and papers and specifying tasks to be completed. This work will be undertaken on an individual basis, but at various points you will be expected to interact and share material with other students in a designated learning group.
142 hours independent study
The workshop will introduce module themes through the use of video and textual resources. Over subsequent weeks you will then work through self-instructional course material providing a structure for reading key texts and papers and specifying tasks to be completed. This work will be undertaken on an individual basis, but at various points you will be expected to interact and share material with other students in a designated learning group.
Module Indicative Content
This module provides an introduction to the basic principles of project design and management within the context of initiatives in support of sustainable development. It begins by providing an overview to the concept of the project cycle management. The basic components of project management are then examined: initiation (situational analysis; resource inventory; asset, problems and needs analysis; visioning futures); project design (developing goals and objectives) project implementation (project stakeholders; action plans; timelines - identifying & sequencing tasks; project monitoring evaluation (what and how to monitor; what and how to evaluate). Underpinning the analysis and reflection is a critical evaluation of the philosophy of community participation in the design and implementation of project. At all stages of conceptual analysis will be supported by an examination and critical analysis of a range of `real world? community development projects.
Module Texts
Edwards, M. (2002) The Earthscan Reader on NGO Management London
Wates, N (2000)The Community Planning Handbook
Earthscan Limited,
US Peace Corps (2003) Supporting Sustainable Community Development Information Collection and Exchange Publication No. M0082
Wates, N (2000)The Community Planning Handbook
Earthscan Limited,
US Peace Corps (2003) Supporting Sustainable Community Development Information Collection and Exchange Publication No. M0082
Module Resources
A networked computer for accessing Blackboard, web sites and electronic journals.
Course texts.
Learning pack.
Course texts.
Learning pack.
Module Additional Assessment Details
One 2500 word essay (1, 2, 4)
One task 1000 words (3, 4)
Pass criteria
You will demonstrate a sound awareness and understanding of the subject matter. Assignments are expressed reasonably and coherently. Work is academically sound, evidencing focussed observations and acknowledging key questions. There is evidence of sound reading and thorough critical analysis of the available literature.
Distinction criteria
You will demonstrate an excellent awareness and understanding of the subject matter. Assignments are well argued and excellently organized. Work is academically excellent, evidencing perceptiveness, insight and demonstrating creativity and originality. There is evidence of excellent reading, systematic review and thorough critical meta-analysis of the available literature.
One task 1000 words (3, 4)
Pass criteria
You will demonstrate a sound awareness and understanding of the subject matter. Assignments are expressed reasonably and coherently. Work is academically sound, evidencing focussed observations and acknowledging key questions. There is evidence of sound reading and thorough critical analysis of the available literature.
Distinction criteria
You will demonstrate an excellent awareness and understanding of the subject matter. Assignments are well argued and excellently organized. Work is academically excellent, evidencing perceptiveness, insight and demonstrating creativity and originality. There is evidence of excellent reading, systematic review and thorough critical meta-analysis of the available literature.