| Module Title: | Project Management |
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| Language of Instruction: | English |
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| Teaching & Learning Strategies: |
This module will be taught by lectures, class discussions, case studies, problem-solving exercises, project work and self-directed learning. |
| Module Aim: |
The aim of the module is to provide students with a clear understanding of the concepts, techniques, knowledge and skills required for the management of modern software projects. |
| Learning Outcomes |
| On successful completion of this module the learner should be able to: |
| LO1 |
Evaluate the range of project management methodologies available and make an informed choice. |
| LO2 |
Apply basic project management techniques such as cost and effort estimation, scheduling, risk analysis, etc. |
| LO3 |
Evaluate the wide range of tools currently available and make informed choices. |
| LO4 |
Apply leadership, motivation and decision-making skills. Understand the importance of people management, team dynamics, collaboration and communication. |
| LO5 |
Demonstrate understanding and familiarity with the Project Management Body of Knowledge as it relates specifically to software development projects. |
| Pre-requisite learning |
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
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| No recommendations listed |
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. |
| No incompatible modules listed |
Co-requisite Modules
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| No Co-requisite modules listed |
Requirements
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. |
| No requirements listed |
Module Content & Assessment
| Indicative Content |
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Project Management Methodologies
Range of methodologies examined with special focus on Agile and Lean frameworks. Overview, suitability and popularity.
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Project Management Skills
Leadership and motivational skills, decision-making, negotiation, problem-solving, etc.
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Risk Management
Identification, estimation, mitigation and monitoring of risk.
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Cost Management
Importance of metrication, cost estimation methods, tuning of cost model.
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Scheduling
Work breakdown and task sequence, schedule, charts.
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Project Teams
Team structures, team dynamics, workplace ergonomics.
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Project Management Tools
Overview and evaluation of tools based on task management, team collaboration, email integration, document management, third-party integration, mobile app, etc.
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Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK)
Purpose and contents. Agile practice extension.
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| Assessment Breakdown | % |
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| Continuous Assessment | 40.00% |
| Project | 60.00% |
| Continuous Assessment |
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| Assessment Type |
Assessment Description |
Outcome addressed |
% of total |
Assessment Date |
| Examination |
Written examination |
2,4,5 |
40.00 |
Week 12 |
| Project |
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| Assessment Type |
Assessment Description |
Outcome addressed |
% of total |
Assessment Date |
| Project |
A review of Project Management Methodologies. Deliverables are a Report and a Powerpoint Presentation. |
1 |
30.00 |
Week 4 |
| Project |
A review of Project Management Tools. Students work in small teams. Each team will focus on a particular class of tool. Deliverables are a group Report, a joint Powerpoint Presentation and individual Demos of selected tools. |
3 |
30.00 |
Week 8 |
| No End of Module Formal Examination |
SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment
Module Workload
| Workload: Full Time |
| Workload Type |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
| Lecture |
12 Weeks per Stage |
4.00 |
| Independent Learning |
15 Weeks per Stage |
13.47 |
| Total Hours |
250.00 |
Module Delivered In
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