Project Management Methodologies

This module aims to broaden understanding in the academic and practical concepts of Project Management Methodologies.

Over a 10-week period, each session will enable students to develop their understanding of different methodologies relevant to participant contexts.

Learning will be provided through academic theory alongside practical exercises, tests, case studies and group discussion.  This will focus on potential employability involving a wide range of transferable skills and knowledge.

Learning and teaching

On successful completion of the module a student will be able to:

• Select from a range of project management methodologies to prepare, progress, review and refine a project management plan.
• Apply project management planning and technology to a contextualised application area.

Coursework and assessment

Project Plan 60%

Reflective Report 40%

Reading suggestions

Association for Project Management APM (2019) ‘What is Agile Project Management?
Accessed at https://www.apm.org.uk/blog/agile-project-management-the-what-and-the-why/

APM Professional Project Standards at https://www.apm.org.uk/news/8-out-of-10-employers-choose-chartered/

Library and computing facilities

As a student on this course you are entitled to join and use the University’s library and computing facilities. Find out more about using these facilities.

Accessibility

Our aim is access for all. We aim to provide a confidential advice and support service for any student with a long term medical condition, disability or specific learning difficulty. We are able to offer one-to-one advice about disability, pre-enrolment visits, liaison with tutors and co-ordinating lecturers, material in alternative formats, arrangements for accessible courses, assessment arrangements, loan equipment and dyslexia screening.