Core Module Information
Module title: Project Management

SCQF level: 11:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10

Module code: BSV11101
Module leader: Andrew Brown
School School of Computing, Engineering and the Built Environment
Subject area group: Built Environment
Prerequisites

There are no pre-requisites for this module to be added

Description of module content:

This module introduces the subject of project management in construction and provides a foundation for the other modules in the MSc Construction Project Management Programme. The subjects addressed include: The nature of projects and of project management; the Project Management function and the duties and skills of the Project Manager; The construction client; The project team; Power, politics, authority and influence in Project Management; Defining the project and determining work content; Introduction to project programming; Network analysis; Advanced network analysis and Maintaining control.

Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Analyse and evaluate the project management role in construction projects.

LO2: Analyse the organisation and management requirements of construction projects.

LO3: Appraise the overall process within which construction projects are conceived, designed, constructed and evaluate the problems that are encountered in each stage.

LO4: Demonstrate an understanding of available solutions and/or strategies to deal with common project management problems.

LO5: Be competent in the use of Project Management tools with respect to WBS, CPN and EVA.

Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2024/5, Trimester 1, Blended,
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: Blended
Location of delivery: MERCHISTON
Partner:
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Andrew Brown
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Face To Face Lecture 30 Classroom delivery of module materials
Online Guided independent study 170 Students are required to study the module notes, carry out independent research into the subjects covered, complete published tutorial work and prepare their submissions for Courseworks 1 and 2.
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Project - Written 50 1~2~3 Week 8 , WORDS= 5 pages A research paper is to be prepared which will investigate a topic that will have been explored within the first three lectures.
Practical Skills Assessment 50 4~5 Week 13 HOURS= 5 weeks A series of network analysis problems must be solved and the solutions submitted for assessment for Coursework 2
Component 1 subtotal: 50
Component 2 subtotal: 50
Module subtotal: 100

Indicative References and Reading List - URL:
BSV11101 Project Management