Module Descriptors
EVENTS MANAGEMENT FOR TECHNOLOGISTS 1
MECH50324
Key Facts
Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Sciences
Level 5
15 credits
Contact
Leader: Peter Barnes
Email: P.Barnes@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 36
Independent Study Hours: 114
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- EXAMINATION - UNSEEN IN EXAMINATION CONDITIONS weighted at 50%
- GROUP COURSEWORK weighted at 50%
Module Details
Module Resources
MS Project.
Module Special Admissions Requirements
None.
Module Indicative Content
In this module the student will be introduced to and given the opportunity to develop the tools of project management as applied to the field of events, more specifically, entertainment and sporting events. This will include planning & scheduling, budgeting and cashflow, risk and impact assessment. Technological tools will be deployed as appropriate. Aspects of legislation covering events will be examined. Practical experience will be provided in applying these tools to a small scale prescribed event.
Module Additional Assessment Details
Exam 2 hours (50%) which will assess Learning Outcomes 1 and 3
Group report and oral presentation based on event (50%) which will assess Learning Outcomes 2 and 4.
Group report and oral presentation based on event (50%) which will assess Learning Outcomes 2 and 4.
Module Texts
Bowdin G et al, Event Management Butterworth Heinemann 2001, ISBN: 0750647965
Shone A, Parry B, Successful Event Management, 2nd ed, Thomson, 2004, ISBN: 844800768
HSE The Event Safety Guide, 1999, HSE Norwich
Shone A, Parry B, Successful Event Management, 2nd ed, Thomson, 2004, ISBN: 844800768
HSE The Event Safety Guide, 1999, HSE Norwich
Module Learning Strategies
Lectures to deliver theory 2hrs/week
Tutorials to facilitate planning aspects of event, use of software tools 1 hr/week
Tutorials to facilitate planning aspects of event, use of software tools 1 hr/week