BSc(hons) Applied Business Computing

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Information System Project Management - CIF301
Learning Time 200 hours the nature of which is specified in the module guide
Key Texts To be advised when module takes place.
Support Materials To be advised when module takes place.
Learning Outcome Upon successful completion of this module, student will have demonstrated:
  1. a critical understanding of appropriate project management methodologies and tools.
and the ability to:
  1. develop, evaluate and assess the feasibility of project proposals, utilising appropriate tools, techniques and methods.
  2. apply appropriate methods of planning, monitoring, control and change to the various aspect of a project.
Indicative Content Strategic planning; Project Selection, feasibility studies, plans and priorities. Risk analysis and control.
Project Planning: network analysis, PERT, Gantt Charts.
Task definitions. PRINCE. Configuration management.
Project Monitoring and Control including cost control, quality control and review structures.
Change management and the human aspects of project management.
Teaching, Learning and Assessment TEACHING AND LEARNING METHODS

The course will be based on a combination of lectures, discussion and review tutorials, together with practical classes using a computerised project planning package. Realistic case-studies will form an important element of the course.

Learning Strategy
Lecture: 26hrs
Tutorials: 26hrs
Practical Classes: 10 hours
Self Study: 138 hours

ASSESSMENT METHODS

Summative assessment.

  1. An individual assignment covering learning outcomes a & b to contribute 30% of the final module mark
  2. An individual assignment covering learning outcomes a & c to contribute 20% of the final module mark
  3. A formal examination covering learning outcomes a, b & c to contribute 50% of the final module mark

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