2017/18 Taught Postgraduate Module Catalogue
PIED5764M Development Management Techniques
15 creditsClass Size: 40
Module manager: Dr Anna Mdee
Email: a.l.mdee@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2017/18
This module is not approved as an Elective
Module summary
On completion of this module you should be able to:-- Understand the principles of beneficiary oriented, objectives-led Project Cycle Management - Carry out a stakeholder analysis and prepare a budget- Understand and apply principles of project logic in a logical framework format - Understand the theoretical approaches to evaluation of social development projects- Prepare a development project proposal using a range of management tools- Work effectively in a professionally orientated Action Learning setBrief reading listDearden, P. and B. Kowalski (2003) Programme and Project Cycle Management (PPCM): lessons from South and North Development in Practice 13(5) pp. 501-514 Kothari, U. and M. Minogue (2001) Development theory and practice: critical perspectives Basingstoke: PalgraveKusek, J. and R. Rist (2004) Ten Steps to a results-based monitoring and evaluation system Washington: World Bank.de Waal, M. (2006) Evaluating gender mainstreaming in development projects Development in Practice 16 (2) pp. 209 - 214Objectives
On completion of this module you should be able to:- understand and critically evaluate the tools and techniques of development intervention ;
- carry out a stakeholder analysis and prepare a budget;
- understand and apply principles of project logic in a logical framework format and in a theory of change;
- Understand and apply political analysis to the design of development intervention.
- understand the theoretical approaches to evaluation of social development projects;
- prepare a development project proposal using a range of management tools
Syllabus
Students learn the main elements of preparation, management and evaluation of development projects, with examples taken from social, environmental and natural resource development areas.
The module covers the theoretical and analytical principles of Project Cycle Management including management by objectives, monitoring and evaluation, project logic, Logical Frameworks, theory of change, budgetary submission and financial management.
It also
- Introduces techniques for the design of interventions including problem analysis, political analysis and stakeholder analysis
- explains the methods of evaluation of projects from different perspectives;
- ensures that participants are able to apply planning and evaluation skills in professional development contexts;
- and develops a critical perspective on 'managerialism' and 'technologies' of development.
-Students work in Action Learning sets using project examples to further their practical skills in learning contexts that reflect professional situations.
Teaching methods
Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
Workshop | 5 | 2.00 | 10.00 |
Private study hours | 140.00 | ||
Total Contact hours | 10.00 | ||
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 150.00 |
Private study
Students will be required to prepare for discussions in seminars through extensive reading of sources listed on the module reading list. In addition to this, students should spend time preparing for their assessments which should include finding and using sources not listed on their reading list.
Methods of assessment
Coursework
Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
Project | 2,000 words, costed project proposal including log frame, budget, stakeholder analysis (week 8 submission) | 100.00 |
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 100.00 |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Reading list
The reading list is available from the Library websiteLast updated: 28/07/2017
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