Module Descriptors
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
XXEM50097
Key Facts
Faculty of Business, Education and Law
Level 5
15 credits
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 24
Independent Study Hours: 126
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- COURSEWORK -ESSAY weighted at 100%
Module Details
Module Indicative Content
This module will provide knowledge and understanding of the principles and application of project management in the construction industry. It will focus on:
Identification of project management - definition of project management, managerial skills, technical knowledge and abilities, leadership, delegation, negotiation, decision making, education and training.
Identification of the client's main objectives - client's brief, appointing the design team, involvement of main contractor, reports and recommendations.
Design process management - co-ordination and control during construction on site, contractual relationships of the project manager, powers, responsibilities, authority and accountability.
Project planning - project objectives and aims, time and cost factors, risk management, project organisations, quality management, communication.
Change - change management in the construction industry, developing best practice and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), construction best practice, benchmarking.
Identification of project management - definition of project management, managerial skills, technical knowledge and abilities, leadership, delegation, negotiation, decision making, education and training.
Identification of the client's main objectives - client's brief, appointing the design team, involvement of main contractor, reports and recommendations.
Design process management - co-ordination and control during construction on site, contractual relationships of the project manager, powers, responsibilities, authority and accountability.
Project planning - project objectives and aims, time and cost factors, risk management, project organisations, quality management, communication.
Change - change management in the construction industry, developing best practice and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), construction best practice, benchmarking.
Module Learning Strategies
Lectures (12 hours) and workshops (12 hours)
Delivery will comprise lectures, tutorials and independent study. Learners will be encouraged to provide oral presentations from their own studies and experience.
Independent study and guided learning will support each session. Self tuition through a Study Pack and access to tutor and work-based guidance will take place. It is expected that in-house support will facilitate the learning environment. Additionally you can expect to utilise web-based learning as part of your independent learning.
Delivery will comprise lectures, tutorials and independent study. Learners will be encouraged to provide oral presentations from their own studies and experience.
Independent study and guided learning will support each session. Self tuition through a Study Pack and access to tutor and work-based guidance will take place. It is expected that in-house support will facilitate the learning environment. Additionally you can expect to utilise web-based learning as part of your independent learning.
Module Additional Assessment Details
One individual case study based coursework assignment of 2,500 words (100%) assessing all Learning Outcomes.
Module Texts
Burke, R. (2003). Project Management: Planning & Control Techniques, 4th Edition. John Wiley & Sons, ISBN 040785124-4
McGeorge, D and Palmer, A. (2002). Construction Management: New Directions. Blackwell Science, ISBN 0632060425
Morris, P. (1997). The Management of Projects, New Edition. Thomas Telford, ISBN 0727725939
Olomolaiye, PO, Jayawardane, AKW, & Harris FC. (1998). Construction Productivity Management. Addison Wesley Longman, ISBN 058209603-0
Rougvie, A. (1988). Project Evaluation and Development. Batsford, ISBN 0713450754
Walker, A. (2002). Project Management in Construction, 4th Edition. Blackwell Science, ISBN 063205736X
CIOB (1989). Project Management in Building, 2nd Edition. CIOB, ISBN 1853800023
McGeorge, D and Palmer, A. (2002). Construction Management: New Directions. Blackwell Science, ISBN 0632060425
Morris, P. (1997). The Management of Projects, New Edition. Thomas Telford, ISBN 0727725939
Olomolaiye, PO, Jayawardane, AKW, & Harris FC. (1998). Construction Productivity Management. Addison Wesley Longman, ISBN 058209603-0
Rougvie, A. (1988). Project Evaluation and Development. Batsford, ISBN 0713450754
Walker, A. (2002). Project Management in Construction, 4th Edition. Blackwell Science, ISBN 063205736X
CIOB (1989). Project Management in Building, 2nd Edition. CIOB, ISBN 1853800023
Module Resources
Internet information sources can be accessed through the Learning Resource Centre.