MGMT09011 2013 Project Planning
Full Title
Project Planning
Transcript Title
Project Planning
Code
MGMT09011
Attendance
N/A %
Subject Area
MGMT - Management
Department
CENG - Civil Eng. and Construction
Level
09 - NFQ Level 9
Credit
05 - 05 Credits
Duration
Semester
Fee
€
Start Term
2013 - Full Academic Year 2013-14
End Term
2019 - Full Academic Year 2019-20
Author(s)
Gary McGinty, Brian Coll, Trevor McSharry
Programme Membership
SG_EPROJ_M09 201300 Master of Science in Project Management
SG_SPROJ_S09 201300 Level 9 Certificate in Project Management
SG_SPROJ_S09 201900 Level 9 Certificate in Science in Project Management
SG_SPROJ_S09 201300 Level 9 Certificate in Project Management
SG_SBIMA_S09 201700 Certificate in BIM and Lean Construction Management
SG_SPROJ_M09 201700 Master of Science in Project Management
SG_SPROJ_M09 201700 Master of Science in Project Management
SG_SPROJ_O09 201700 Postgraduate Diploma in Science in Project Management
SG_SPROJ_M09 201700 Master of Science in Project Management
SG_SWATE_M09 201800 Master of Science in Water Services Management
SG_SWATE_O09 201800 Postgraduate Diploma in Science in Water Services Management
SG_SWATE_A09 201800 Certificate in Water Services Management
SG_SWATE_A09 201800 Certificate in Water Services Management
Description
Effective planning is fundamental to project success. This module targets learners that do not have significant project management experience. It was created to provide learners with the essential concepts, knowledge and skills required to effectively plan projects in a modern context. This module initially provides an executive overview of the modern project management environment including the project lifecyle, organisational strategy, structure and culture. The core of this module focuses on key project planning topics such as project definition, estimating time, cost and schedules and managing risk.
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this module the learner will/should be able to;
1.
Demonstrate a wide and systematic knowledge of project management principles and their practical application in the planning of projects
2.
Appraise established project management planning knowledge areas, tools and techniques and explain how they can be used to achieve project goals and organisational strategic objectives.
3.
Demonstrate and critically evaluate the main tools available for sucessful project planning including development of Work Breakdown Structures, time, cost and resource estimation techniques, network diagrams, PERT, and Critical Chain analysis.
4.
Have a critical awareness of the changing project environment in order to forecast and manage risks and challenges so that project deliverables and stakeholders expectations are achieved.
5.
Analyse various methods of dealing with project contraints in order to reduce project duration, resource requirements or project costs.
Teaching and Learning Strategies
Learners will have weekly lectures on-line and will be required to undertake various types of preparation and assessment work individually and in teams. Learner industry experience and real life case studies and projects will be drawn upon to enhance the learning experience.
Module Assessment Strategies
The following assessment strategy will be used:
- Individual and team based assignments, projects and presentations
- Utilisation of quizzes in order to provide instant feedback.
- Final Examination.
Indicative Syllabus
Project Management Context
- Project lifecycle, project management importance
- Organisation strategy and portfolio management
- Project selection techniques
- Project management organisational structures
- Organisational culture and implications
Project Definition
- Defining project scope, priorities and developement of work breakdown structure (WBS)
- Estimation of Project times, costs, resources and influencing factors (top down versus bottom up estimating)
Development of Project Plan
- Developing Project Network
- Work packages, Activity on Node, Activity on Arrow Fundamentals
- Network computational processes (forward and backward pass)
Managing Risk
- The Risk Management Process (Identification, assessment, response development, contingency planning, opportunity management and risk response control)
- Project Evaluation and Review Technique (PERT)
Scheduling Resources and Costs
- Resource scheduling problems and constraints, allocation methods
- Project cost baseline. Critical Chain Approach
- Techniques for reducing project duration
Coursework & Assessment Breakdown
Coursework & Continuous Assessment
40 %
End of Semester / Year Formal Exam
60 %
Coursework Assessment
| Title | Type | Form | Percent | Week | Learning Outcomes Assessed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Regular Individual Quiz per Topic | Coursework Assessment | Multiple Choice/Short Answer Test | 10 % | OnGoing | 1,2,3,4,5 |
| 2 | Individual Assignments | Coursework Assessment | Assignment | 20 % | OnGoing | 1,2,3,4,5 |
| 3 | Group Assignments | Coursework Assessment | Group Project | 10 % | OnGoing | 2,3,4,5 |
End of Semester / Year Assessment
| Title | Type | Form | Percent | Week | Learning Outcomes Assessed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Exam | Final Exam | Closed Book Exam | 60 % | End of Semester | 1,2,3,4,5 |
Full Time Mode Workload
| Type | Location | Description | Hours | Frequency | Avg Workload |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture | Flat Classroom | Lecture | 2 | Weekly | 2.00 |
| Independent Learning | UNKNOWN | Self directed learning | 5 | Weekly | 5.00 |
Total Full Time Average Weekly Learner Contact Time 2.00 Hours
Part Time Mode Workload
| Type | Location | Description | Hours | Frequency | Avg Workload |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture | Online | Lecture | 1 | Weekly | 1.00 |
| Tutorial | Not Specified | Support | 1 | Weekly | 1.00 |
| Independent Learning | UNKNOWN | Self directed learning | 5 | Weekly | 5.00 |
Total Part Time Average Weekly Learner Contact Time 2.00 Hours
Module Resources
Non ISBN Literary Resources
Gray C. and Larson E. (2011): Project Management, The Managerial Process; 5th Edition 2011, McGraw Hill International Edition.
Kerzner, H. (2013) Project Management: A Systems Approach to Planning, Scheduling and Controlling; 11th Edition, John Wiley and Sons
Kerzner, H (2013): Project Management: Case Studies, 4th Edition, John Wiley and Sons
A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) (version 5), Pennsylvania: PMI publications.
Other Resources
Additional Information
None