2018/19 Taught Postgraduate Module Catalogue
CIVE5181M Project Management
15 creditsClass Size: 120
Module manager: Dr. G. Locatelli
Email: g.locatelli@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable
Year running 2018/19
Pre-requisite qualifications
Normally a good honours degree in civil engineering or a cognate discipline with project management experience.This module is mutually exclusive with
CIVE5185M | The Management of Projects |
CIVE5922M | Construction Business Management |
This module is not approved as an Elective
Objectives
On completion of this module students should have acquired the following:- understanding of the most common project management tools and techniques;
- knowledge of a range of issues that are currently facing the project manager; and
- awareness of a range of realistic situations that a successful project manager would have to manage and control.
Syllabus
General introduction to project management covering all phases of the project life cycle and including:
- project appraisal;
- project planning and control;
- procurement issues (such as collaborative working and contract strategy development);
- project cash flow and risk management.
All of these issues are addressed through a combination of lecture, tutorial and case study.
Teaching methods
Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
Consultation | 8 | 1.00 | 7.50 |
Lecture | 9 | 1.50 | 13.50 |
Tutorial | 7 | 1.50 | 10.50 |
Private study hours | 118.50 | ||
Total Contact hours | 31.50 | ||
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 150.00 |
Private study
10 hours pre-reading, 70 hours reading around the taught sessions, 46 hours revisionOpportunities for Formative Feedback
Case studies in lectures, tutorials and group work allow the practical nature of project management to be reflected.Methods of assessment
Exams
Exam type | Exam duration | % of formal assessment |
Standard exam (closed essays, MCQs etc) | 3 hr 00 mins | 100.00 |
Total percentage (Assessment Exams) | 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: 27/04/2016
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