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Learning outcomes

1.
Analyse and demonstrate an understanding of project processes from a management perspective.
2.
Demonstrate an understanding of the concept of Systems Theory and its application to projects.
3.
Explore Project Cost Management concepts during the Project Life Cycle.
4.
Demonstrate knowledge in activity sequencing and duration estimating when undertaking projects.
5.
Identify and analyse project selection criteria with regard to strategic organisational objectives.
6.
Describe the implications of risk management and projects.
7.
Illustrate quality concepts and philosophies and the application of quality within the project management environment.
8.
Demonstrate an appreciation of various methods and approaches to procurement management.

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Additional information

Unit content:Topic 1 Project Management and the Fundamentals – students will examine some of the basic concepts of Project Management and the key terms. It is recognised that project management is a social science with “varied views” on what constitutes a project and what the stakeholder objectives are that require to be met to achieve project success Topic 2 Project Management Processes – integration - Project planning is an important aspect which has a primary purpose to ‘get in control’ in order to set and prioritise objectives, identify resource constraints, improve efficiency, to act as a communication tool, motivate project members, reduce uncertainty and increase understanding. Projects should be undertaken to meet strategic objectives of the organisation and are unique when compared to operations planning. Topic 3 Project Management Processes - scope Topic 4 Project Time Management Topic 5 Project Time Management - cont Topic 6 Project Cost Management Topic 7 Project Cost Management cont Topic 8 Project Quality Management Topic 9 Procurement Management Topic 10 Project Risk Management Topic 11 Project Risk Management cont Topic 12 Recap & Revision