Module Descriptors
INTRODUCTION TO PROJECT MANAGEMENT
XHFD50106
Key Facts
Faculty of Health Sciences
Level 5
15 credits
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 18
Independent Study Hours: 132
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- SEMINAR PRESENTATION weighted at 100%
Module Details
Module Learning Strategies
Contact Hours: (18)
6 hours Lectures
6 hours Student-led seminars
5 hours Group tutorials
1 hour Individual tutorial
Independent Study Hours: (132)
26 hours preparation for seminar presentation
56 hours work-based learning and reflection
50 hours independent study with directed reading
6 hours Lectures
6 hours Student-led seminars
5 hours Group tutorials
1 hour Individual tutorial
Independent Study Hours: (132)
26 hours preparation for seminar presentation
56 hours work-based learning and reflection
50 hours independent study with directed reading
Module Resources
Access to IT facilities
Blackboard
Library
Blackboard
Library
Module Texts
NHS Institute for Innovation and Improvement, (2005) Improvement Leaders- Guide: Managing the Human Dimensions of Change. Coventry: NHS Institute for Innovation and Improvement - available at http/www.nhs.institute.uk
Martin, P, & Tate, K. (2001) Getting Started in Project Managment. - available at http.www.netlibrary.com.ezproxy.staffs.ac.uk
Maylor, H. (2003) Project Management 3rd ed. Harlow, England. Financial Times/Prentice Hall
Other texts will be determined by the individual student topics.
Martin, P, & Tate, K. (2001) Getting Started in Project Managment. - available at http.www.netlibrary.com.ezproxy.staffs.ac.uk
Maylor, H. (2003) Project Management 3rd ed. Harlow, England. Financial Times/Prentice Hall
Other texts will be determined by the individual student topics.
Module Special Admissions Requirements
Access to work based activities through employment in health care setting
Module Additional Assessment Details
A 15 minute Seminar Presentation of a proposal and project plan addressing all learning outcomes
Additional Assessment Details (include formative feedback / assessment):
Tutorials will provide feedback around the feasibility of the proposal and project process.
Discussions with peers in groups will test the rigour of the proposal throughout its development.
Formative seminar presentation with written and verbal tutorial feedback
Additional Assessment Details (include formative feedback / assessment):
Tutorials will provide feedback around the feasibility of the proposal and project process.
Discussions with peers in groups will test the rigour of the proposal throughout its development.
Formative seminar presentation with written and verbal tutorial feedback
Module Indicative Content
The aim of this module is for the student to identify and gain approval from local management for a work-based project, to achieve this student will explore:
Problem identification
Negotiation skills
Objective setting
Time management
Costing of project including human resources and financial implications
Local and national healthcare policies which influence changes in work based practices
Confidentiality, anonymity, consent, informed consent
Project planning
Methods of project evaluation
Problem identification
Negotiation skills
Objective setting
Time management
Costing of project including human resources and financial implications
Local and national healthcare policies which influence changes in work based practices
Confidentiality, anonymity, consent, informed consent
Project planning
Methods of project evaluation