Module Descriptors
PROJECT MANAGEMENT (LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT)
ORGB50332
Key Facts
Digital, Technology, Innovation and Business
Level 5
15 credits
Contact
Leader: Angela Lawrence
Email: Angela.Lawrence@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 10
Independent Study Hours: 140
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- REPORT weighted at 100%
Module Details
Module Additional Assessment Details
A work based report examining the project management issues relating to leadership and management practices (2000 words) (100 %) (Learning Outcomes 1 - 3 )
Module Texts
Staffordshire University electronic resources and off-campus library facilities
Module website
Module website
Module Resources
Field, M., Keller, L., (2001) Project Management. The Open University, Thomson Learning
Maylor, H. (2003) Project Management (Third Edition), Pearson Education
John Wiley & Sons, Project Management in Practice, (volume includes CD of MS Project & Crystal Ball)
Maylor, H. (2003) Project Management (Third Edition), Pearson Education
John Wiley & Sons, Project Management in Practice, (volume includes CD of MS Project & Crystal Ball)
Module Indicative Content
The necessity to effectively manage the development of new products and services is seen as an organisations life-blood. This module concentrates on the process, techniques and tools that are used by managers during this conceptual period to enable crisp and appropriate decision making.
The module firstly identifies typical models of projects, their organisational structure and the role of stakeholders. Progressing to a project brief, and how the project is defined in terms of key resources, and their subsequent control systems that will finally lead to the projects termination and successful handover. Wherever possible, computer based systems will form part of the toolkit used for the various stages of project analysis.
The module firstly identifies typical models of projects, their organisational structure and the role of stakeholders. Progressing to a project brief, and how the project is defined in terms of key resources, and their subsequent control systems that will finally lead to the projects termination and successful handover. Wherever possible, computer based systems will form part of the toolkit used for the various stages of project analysis.
Module Learning Strategies
The learning strategy for this module requires students to commit 150 learning hours (including assessment). This will include 10 hours of class support and 140 hours of independent and self directed study.
There will be an initial class session to introduce the key aspects of the module content, including a summary of the blended learning material, the type of formative feedback available both through Blackboard and the Module Tutor. The nature of the summative assessment will also be examined. There will be additional tutorial support available, for students to address queries regarding the module content and to clarify any issues arising from the coursework assignment.
Students are expected to regularly engage with the blended learning material on Blackboard. This will include reading the material, undertaking additional research and formative exercises to reinforce the learning. Students will have additional support from the Module Tutor via email and phone.
There will be an initial class session to introduce the key aspects of the module content, including a summary of the blended learning material, the type of formative feedback available both through Blackboard and the Module Tutor. The nature of the summative assessment will also be examined. There will be additional tutorial support available, for students to address queries regarding the module content and to clarify any issues arising from the coursework assignment.
Students are expected to regularly engage with the blended learning material on Blackboard. This will include reading the material, undertaking additional research and formative exercises to reinforce the learning. Students will have additional support from the Module Tutor via email and phone.