Project Management Systems module (CE52036)

You will explore the systems that are used in project management to ensure their success.

You will also cover potential risks and how to monitor the costs of a project.

The module allows you to explore the types of systems used in different projects and discuss how they work.

Case studies from a range of industries will be discussed. You will learn from their successes and failures. This will show how project management skills are highly transferable.

What you will learn:

In this module, you will:

• learn about risk and uncertainty of projects
• evaluate the risks of a project
• use quantitative and qualitative risk assessment tools
• examine design problems
• use tools to manage a design team
• explore the costs and revenues of a project
• compare the financial performance of different projects
• evaluate the time value of money

By the end of this module, you will be able to:

• create a risk register for a project
• evaluate and respond to risks on a project
• use design methods to propose designs for a project
• use financial tools to evaluate the viability of a project
• establish the discount rate for a project

Assignments / assessment

• coursework (30%)
• exam (70%)

Teaching methods / timetable

• tutorials
  • in-person
  • supported with video material, review notes, examples, and tutorial questions
• interactive workshops
  • groupwork