ABOUT THIS COURSE
Project Management is a challenging undertaking for any organization. This programme is designed to prepare you for success in the project and business environment.

Overview:

The Project Management Programme is designed to create a culture which is experienced and effective in delivering products and services using the generally accepted disciplines associated with Successful project management

Project Management Syllabus:
Project Management processes and communicates a path of actions that constitutes a project as outlined in the syllabus content.

Text Books:
All study materials would be based on the PMBoK and APMBoK available from the Association for Project Management (APM UK).

Aim of this Course

Description
This unit outlines the project life cycle, project organization, project definition, scheduling, estimating, control, project initiation.

Aims of Module
To promote an understanding of the key principles, concepts and strategies of project management, to examine the broad project environment and apply project management tools and techniques to a real project.

The module will provide a broad overview of the make-up of a project and the fundamental activities that take place in project management. The project life cycle is introduced and the key activities within the sequential phases. The process of defining the project including setting objectives, determining scope, identifying stakeholders and clarifying strategies will also be evaluated. The increasingly critical role of project management within organizations shall be examined including the underpinning project management processes. The importance of project organization (the people, the communication and resources) will be introduced, with an emphasis on the provision of adequate leadership, structures and feedback paths through and across the organization.

An introduction will be provided to planning and control and an opportunity given to understand and use some of the key tools and techniques in broad outline, rather than derived from lower level detail. Using a case project, teams will work on appraising different project solutions and choosing a preferred plan to meet key stakeholder objectives. For the preferred solution, the following will be developed in broad outline: a preliminary scope statement, a high level work breakdown structure and outline schedule, a broad definition of project roles and responsibilities, a high level risk evaluation matrix and a high level business case.

The module is delivered in Distance Learning Mode by self directed web-based learning materials, supported by on-line tutorial support.
The module is delivered in Part Time Mode by self directed web-based learning materials, supported by seminars and on-line support.
Emphasis is placed on an integrative approach to communication and learning, with student involvement fostered through discussion and group working.

Output

1. Have a clear overview of and discuss in depth the project life-cycle phases, processes, tools and techniques and the broader environment in which projects take place.
2. Have a critical awareness of and discuss the issues involved in the development of project planning and control activities, including anticipating and assessing environmental impacts and sustainable development in the earliest stages of project planning.
3. Discuss in depth fundamental project objectives of cost, quality and time and the trade-offs and interaction between these objectives.
4. Develop in broad outline for a case project: a preliminary scope statement, a high level work breakdown structure and outline schedule, a broad definition of project roles and responsibilities, a high level risk evaluation matrix and a high level business case.
5. Evaluate the relationship between change management and project management and be able to establish a change management process. Define what a project is. Define what is project management and discuss and determine the difference between project and project management

Electives

1. Strategic Planning
2. Business Proposal Writing
3. Business taxation and financial Reporting

Recommended Texts

Fast forward MBA in Project Management- Eric Verzuh	A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge: (Pmbok Guide)

Assessment is through a combination of written examination, assignment, presentations and a case study analysis. Examination is September, 28th, 2012

ACCREDITATION:

This programme is fully accredited by Edexcel. Edexcel, a Pearson company, the UK's largest awarding body offering academic and vocational qualifications and testing to schools, colleges, employers and other places of learning in the UK and internationally