Undergraduate Programme and Module Handbook 2025-2026
Module COMP3587: Project Management
Department: Computer Science
COMP3587: Project Management
| Type | Open | Level | 3 | Credits | 10 | Availability | Not available in 2025/2026 | Module Cap | None. | Location | Durham |
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Prerequisites
- COMP2281 Software Engineering
Corequisites
Excluded Combination of Modules
Aims
- To understand and practice well established project management techniques required for the development of a significant piece of software within a team environment
Content
- Project management frameworks and application
- Leadership and innovation
- Managing change
- Practical management skills
Learning Outcomes
Subject-specific Knowledge:
- On completion of the module, students will be able to:
- Compose a project management plan
- Assess project management frameworks and evaluate their appropriateness
- Evaluate leadership success
Subject-specific Skills:
- On completion of the module, students will be able to:
- Employ modern project management techniques in a group environment
- Combine theoretical frameworks with practical implementation to effectively manage a team
- Employ management of change processes in case studies from real industry projects
Key Skills:
- On completion of the module, students will be able to demonstrate:
- An ability in technical writing, oral presentation and social interaction
- An ability to apply management methods and techniques to case studies from real industry projects
- An ability to solve problems in a team environment
Modes of Teaching, Learning and Assessment and how these contribute to the learning outcomes of the module
- Lectures enable students to learn the principles of software project management, and appreciate how these may be applied
- Workshops to enable students to develop and apply their knowledge to case studies from real industry projects in a team environment
- Coursework to assess the knowledge acquired and the practical implementation of this knowledge
Teaching Methods and Learning Hours
| Activity | Number | Frequency | Duration | Total/Hours | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | 16 | 1 per week | 1 hour | 16 | |
| Workshops | 16 | 1 per week | 2 hours | 32 | ■ |
| Preparation and Reading | 52 | ||||
| Total | 100 |
Summative Assessment
| Component: Coursework | Component Weighting: 100% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Element | Length / duration | Element Weighting | Resit Opportunity |
| Report | 100% | ||
Formative Assessment:
Formative feedback will be given during the coursework students undertake
■ 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