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PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Module code: MN211
Credits: 5
Semester: 1
Department: BUSINESS
International:
Coordinator: Dr Graham Heaslip (BUSINESS)

	Overview
	This module introduces various elements that comprise the field of Project Management. This module aims to build an understanding of where project management fits into the organisation. The module aims to ensure that students develop an appreciation of the need for interaction between project management and the other management functions within an organisation. The module will integrate quantitative and qualitative analysis and decision making skills and will enhance the student�s knowledge of the reasoning behind decisions in the project management field.

Overview

This module introduces various elements that comprise the field of Project Management. This module aims to build an understanding of where project management fits into the organisation. The module aims to ensure that students develop an appreciation of the need for interaction between project management and the other management functions within an organisation. The module will integrate quantitative and qualitative analysis and decision making skills and will enhance the student�s knowledge of the reasoning behind decisions in the project management field.

	Learning Outcomes
	On successful completion of the module, students should be able to: Explain and critique the strategic importance of project management in the global competitive business environment. Analyse and discuss the interaction between project management and other functional areas of business. Discuss key terms, concepts and practices for planning, organising and controlling resources to improve quality, efficiency and costs of both product and service operations. Examine and critically evaluate the role that quantitative techniques can play as a decision aiding tool, as well as their limitations. Demonstrate and employ important workplace skills (e.g. co-operation, teamwork, meeting deadlines, problem solving, project management, presenting professional written and oral case study reports) in case study work. Demonstrate the importance of being able to communicate the outcome of both qualitative and quantitative based analysis to management and functional employees in terms of implications and limitations. Undertake and manage a management project. Apply Microsoft Project as a project planning tool.

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	Autumn Supplementals/Resits
	Project to be issued. Capped at 40%.. Allowed to repeat in Autumn only if granted written Departmental Permission

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