Description
One of the best known aspects of project management is project scheduling. However, if it is well known then why do so many project run over time? We will look at what goes into the project plan and in particular how to schedule both time and resources in our project. We will also analyse why so many projects go wrong and seek ways to ensure this doesn't happen in your future projects.
Aims
The aim of this Module is to provide the student with : This module introduces the student to different tools techniques and practices used within project management. It also examines the complexity of managing projects and reason for project failure. The module will be heavily influenced by the internationally recognised professional project management standards developed by the Project Management Institute and PRINCE2.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this module the student should be able to:
- Critically evaluate and use a professionally recognised approach to project scheduling
- Critically analyse the approaches to resource management within projects
- Using a case study, critically analyse the failings of a project and justify recommendations that might prevent these in future projects with similar characteristics.
Indicative Content
1 Project Scheduling
Forward and reverse scheduling approaches. Activity-on-arrow v. Activity-on-node. The advantages and limitations of software in scheduling.
2 Resource Management
Make or buy decisions and outsourcing approaches. Resource constraints and levelling. Supply chain impacts on resource management.
3 Contract Management
Procurement and contract management. Managing relationships with subcontractors and suppliers.
4 Case studies in project failure
What do we mean by project success and failure? Examination of different project case studies, their reasons for failure and potential actions that could have been taken to either make them successful or to mitigate against the level of failure.
5 Digital approaches
Software for project scheduling, resource management and procurement.
| Teaching and Learning Method | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 0 |
| Tutorial/Seminar | 0 |
| Supervised Practical Activity | 0 |
| Unsupervised Practical Activity | 30 |
| Assessment | 40 |
| Independent | 80 |
Guidance Notes
SCQF Level - The Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework provides an indication of the complexity of award qualifications and associated learning and operates on an ascending numeric scale from Levels 1-12 with SCQF Level 10 equating to a Scottish undergraduate Honours degree.
Credit Value – The total value of SCQF credits for the module. 20 credits are the equivalent of 10 ECTS credits. A full-time student should normally register for 60 SCQF credits per semester.
Disclaimer
We make every effort to ensure that the information on our website is accurate but it is possible that some changes may occur prior to the academic year of entry. The modules listed in this catalogue are offered subject to availability during academic year 2024/5, and may be subject to change for future years.