100% In-course assessed by two case study analyses (each worth 50%)
Assignment 1 1500 words will assess Learning outcomes 1 and 4
Assignment 2 1500 words will assess Learning outcomes 2 and 3

Manufacturing Project Management contextualised by use of case study analysis. Incorporating:
1. Project context and scope. 2. Project management tools 3. Project framework. Work breakdown structures and outlines.
4. Project estimating 5. Project scheduling. 6. Project management processes. 7. Risk, change and quality management policies. 8. Project management methods. 9. Network Analysis.

Lectures (18 hours) (in order to introduce the subject and to guide the student) will be enhanced by the provision of detailed information and sources of information. Students will be encouraged to work in teams in order to analyse the case studies (although the reports will be individualised). This approach will aim to provide the experience necessary to achieve the learning outcomes of the module.
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Internet; Library resources; Microsoft Project (optional)

CE00622-2 Manufacturing Systems or equivalent

Muhlemann, A. et al., Production and Operations Management. Pitman (2002) ISBN 0-273 03235-6
Appropriate journal publications.