Aims and Fit of Module

This module aims to:
1. Develop a critical understanding of project management and its principles in a research project environment as well as the strategies to achieve a successful project outcome.
2. Acquire a good knowledge in a number of areas, i.e. scope, time, cost, integration, risk, quality, communication, procurement, stakeholder, human resources, with a special focus on the scope, time, cost, and quality management-related issues in detail.
3. Develop skills in the use of various contemporary processes, tools, techniques and methodologies as applied in a project management context.
4. Learn how to plan, implement and control a research project through to its successful delivery.

Learning outcomes

A. Demonstrate a
critical
understanding of
project management
and its processes in
technological
research projects.
B. Articulate an
appropriate approach
to managing a
project within a
variety of complex
and challenging
scenarios by using
contemporary project
management tools and
techniques.
C. Critically
evaluate alternative
project management
strategies in a
given context and
justify an
appropriate option
to apply.
D. Devise a robust
and well-argued risk
management strategy
which can be
deployed within a
project, in the
event of unforeseen
circumstances.
E. Devise a strategy
for the effective
application of
contemporary project
management tools.
F. Understand and
participate in the
legal, social,
ethical and
professional
framework in
systems, software or
information
engineering.
Evaluate the
environmental and
societal impact of a
project throughout
its life cycle and
act appropriately to
minimise adverse
impacts.
G. Work as a member
of a development
team recognising the
different roles
within a team and
different ways of
organising teams.
Function effectively
as an individual,
and as a member or
leader of a team.
Evaluate
effectiveness of own
and team
performance.

Method of teaching and learning

Lectures, Workshops,
Class participation,
and Self Study.