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Core Module Information
Module title: Project Management for Information Systems
SCQF level: 09:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10
Module code: INF09801
Module leader: Wegene Demeke
School School of Computing, Engineering and the Built Environment
Subject area group: Applied Informatics
Prerequisites

There are no pre-requisites for this module to be added
Description of module content:

In this module you will cover topics such as: Managing information systems projects using PRINCE2 and related project management methodologies such as various agile approaches. Applying tools for project design, resource scheduling, team working and progress estimation in a real-world project scenario. Project justification. Examination of the causes of project failures. Team roles and dynamics. The role of the project manager. Professional and legal issues and obligations.
Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Assess the controls that an organisation needs to exercise on project activity and how they can be applied in an IS environment.

LO2: Evaluate the economic, technical and social evaluation techniques used in IS project management.

LO3: Apply appropriate project planning techniques.

LO4: Apply the process of resource management, including quantitative estimation techniques, in an IS project environment.

LO5: Apply computer based project management tools.
Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2025/6, Trimester 1, Blended,
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: Blended
Location of delivery: WORLDWIDE
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Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Wegene Demeke
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Independent Learning Lecture 10 Online lecture covering all learning outcomes for the project management for information systems module.
Independent Learning Guided independent study 190 You will be provided with materials and resources to support ongoing independent study following up on topics explored during the online taught periods. This is also opportunity for your own exploratory research on the topics to supplement the provided materials. This method combines the independence of self-directed study with the guidance of a structured framework provided by academic staff.
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 100 1~2~3~4~5 Week 13 , WORDS= 3000 words You are required to write a 3000-word an essay in the style of an academic journal article on the topic listed at the start of the trimester. This will involve undertaking independent research of theory (e.g. books, journal articles) and practice (e.g. examples and case studies).
Component 1 subtotal: 100
Component 2 subtotal: 0
Module subtotal: 100

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