Postgraduate Programme and Module Handbook 2012-2013 (archived)

Module COMP40515: ADVANCED PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Department: Computer Science

COMP40515: ADVANCED PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Type	Open	Level	4	Credits	15	Availability	Available in 2012/13

Prerequisites

Students may not take this module if they have previously taken Project Management (COMP3271).

Corequisites

None

Excluded Combination of Modules

None

Aims

To encourage students to think critically about how specific research initiatives further the field of software engineering.

Content

Students will study a selection of the following topics:
Group structures and management approaches;
Planning;
Vision and strategy;
Crisis and conflict management;
Mentoring and appraisal;
Leadership skills;
Project management methods;
Learning organisations;
Improving motivation of teams.

Learning Outcomes

Subject-specific Knowledge:

have an advanced understanding of the theory and principles of project management.
have in-depth knowledge of the research literature in the area.

Subject-specific Skills:

be able to analyse critically how these principles can be applied to the development and maintenance of software systems.
be able to conduct an evaluative assessment of how software engineering practices can be improved through new approaches to management.

Key Skills:

be able to communicate complex information.
be able to manage time and organise work effectively.

Modes of Teaching, Learning and Assessment and how these contribute to the learning outcomes of the module

Lecturing demonstrates what is required to be learned and the application of the theory to practical examples. Homework problems identify areas where further independent research should be conducted. Through their assessed coursework students will demonstrate the knowledge they have acquired and their ability to use this knowledge to solve complex problems.

Teaching Methods and Learning Hours

Activity	Number	Frequency	Duration	Total/Hours
Lectures	18	1 per week	1 hour	18	■
Tutorials	2		1 hour	2	■
Preparation and Reading				130
Total				150

Summative Assessment

Component: Coursework		Component Weighting: 100%
Element	Length / duration	Element Weighting	Resit Opportunity
management essay		100%

Formative Assessment:

Example exercises given through the course.

■ Attendance at all activities marked with this symbol will be monitored. Students who fail to attend these activities, or to complete the summative or formative assessment specified above, will be subject to the procedures defined in the University's General Regulation V, and may be required to leave the University