MQ2PPM: Principles of Project Management

Module code: MQ2PPM

Module provider: Business Informatics, Systems and Accounting; Henley Business School

Credits: 20

Level: 5

When you'll be taught: Full year

Module convenor: Mr Nigel Spinks, email: nigel.spinks@henley.ac.uk

Pre-requisite module(s):

Co-requisite module(s):

Pre-requisite or Co-requisite module(s):

Module(s) excluded:

Placement information: No placement specified

Academic year: 2024/5

Available to visiting students:

Talis reading list:

Last updated: 19 November 2024

Overview

Module aims and purpose

This module is designed to provide the theoretical and practical grounding of project management. It introduces the concepts employed in project management at strategic, systems and operational levels and the knowledge and skills required for successful project management in organisations andÌý

for those working in and leading projects. Students will be able to apply the tools and techniques in their final work-based project in year 3.ÌýÌý

Module learning outcomes

By the end of the module, it is expected that students will be able to:Ìý

To know and understand:Ìý

• Recognise how a project moves through key lifecycle stages.ÌýÌý
• Select and apply project methods and tools to plan a project.ÌýÌý
• Appreciate the need to tailor project approaches to the organisational strategy and task context.ÌýÌý
• Incorporate effective risk management in projects.Ìý

Module content

The module covers the following topics:Ìý

• Fundamentals of project management.Ìý
• Plan-driven project management.Ìý
• Agile project management.Ìý
• Projects and people.Ìý
• Managing multiple projects.Ìý
• Managing risks in a project environment.Ìý

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Structure

Teaching and learning methods

Teaching and learning takes place through a blended learning approach. The teaching and learning methods comprise a combination of self-study via a range of online materials on the Canvas learning platform, weekly one-hour virtual seminars with a Learning Coach, and face-to-face workshops with Faculty.Ìý

Materials on Canvas include content on-screen, videos, PowerPoint presentations, journal articles, book chapters, practical activities and reflection points.ÌýÌý

Study hours

At least 13 hours of scheduled teaching and learning activities will be delivered in person, with the remaining hours for scheduled and self-scheduled teaching and learning activities delivered either in person or online. You will receive further details about how these hours will be delivered before the start of the module.

Please note the independent study hours above are notional numbers of hours; each student will approach studying in different ways. We would advise you to reflect on your learning and the number of hours you are allocating to these tasks.

Semester 1 The hours in this column may include hours during the Christmas holiday period.

Semester 2 The hours in this column may include hours during the Easter holiday period.

Summer The hours in this column will take place during the summer holidays and may be at the start and/or end of the module.

Assessment

Requirements for a pass

Students need to achieve an overall module mark of 40% to pass this module.

Summative assessment

Penalties for late submission of summative assessment

This module is subject to the Penalties for late submission for Postgraduate Flexible programmes policy, which can be found at:

/cqsd/-/media/project/functions/cqsd/documents/qap/penaltiesforlatesubmissionpgflexible.pdf

The Module Convenor will apply the following penalties to work submitted late:

• where the piece of work is submitted up to one calendar month after the original deadline (or any formally agreed extension to the deadline): 10% of the total marks available for that piece of work will be deducted from the mark;Ìý
• where the piece of work is submitted more than one calendar month after the original deadline (or any formally agreed extension to the deadline): a mark of zero will be recorded.

You are strongly advised to ensure that coursework is submitted by the relevant deadline. You should note that it is advisable to submit work in an unfinished state rather than to fail to submit any work.

Formative assessment

Formative assessment is any task or activity which creates feedback (or feedforward) for you about your learning, but which does not contribute towards your overall module mark.

Facilitated learning activities are undertaken during the seminars and workshops, including formative feedback on these activities.ÌýÌý

Reassessment

Additional costs