Module Details |
The information contained in this module specification was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change, either during the session because of unforeseen circumstances, or following review of the module at the end of the session. Queries about the module should be directed to the member of staff with responsibility for the module. |
Title | INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY PROJECT MANAGEMENT | ||
Code | CKIT514 | ||
Coordinator |
Prof FP Coenen Computer Science Coenen@liverpool.ac.uk |
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Year | CATS Level | Semester | CATS Value |
Session 2019-20 | Level 7 FHEQ | Whole Session | 15 |
Aims |
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1. To enable students to understand the roles, responsibilities, and management techniques of the technology project manager . 2. To provide students with an extensive understanding of how technology project management involves the planning, monitoring and control of the people, process and events that occur as a computer system evolves from preliminary concept to operational implementation. |
Learning Outcomes |
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(LO1) A critical understanding of the role of the IT project manager within organisations. |
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(LO2) A deep understanding of the concept of the IT project life cycle. |
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(LO3) A critical understanding of the process of IT project management and the tools and techniques that can be used to support this activity. |
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(LO4) An understanding of the mechanisms required to produce cost estimates of projects, including human and non-human resources, and project budgeting. |
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(LO5) An understanding of risk mitigation and monitoring plans. |
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(LO6) An ability to critically assess project plans for completeness and validity |
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(S1) Skills in using technology - Online communications skills |
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(S2) Critical thinking and problem solving - Evaluation |
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(S3) Working in groups and teams - Group action planning |
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(S4) Commercial awareness - Ability to analyse/balance risk and reward |
Syllabus |
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Week 1: Fundamentals of project management (PM) Week 2: Project scope management Week 3: Project estimation Week 4: Project scheduling Week 5: Project Risk Week 6: Project Tracking and Control Mechanisms Week 7: Project Termination Week 8: Project Critical Success Factors |
Teaching and Learning Strategies |
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Teaching Method 1 - Virtual classroom hours (for online modules) Teaching Method 2 - Non-classroom hours (for online modules) |
Teaching Schedule |
Lectures | Seminars | Tutorials | Lab Practicals | Fieldwork Placement | Other | TOTAL | |
Study Hours |
70 80 |
150 | |||||
Timetable (if known) | |||||||
Private Study | 0 | ||||||
TOTAL HOURS | 150 |
Assessment |
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EXAM | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
CONTINUOUS | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
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Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
Assessment 1 Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is not an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) :Whole session | Weekly Discussion Qu | 40 | ||||
Assessment 2 Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is not an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) :Whole session | 1 Week Coursework As | 10 | ||||
Assessment 3 Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is not an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) :Whole session | 6 weeks Group Proje | 50 |
Recommended Texts |
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Reading lists are managed at readinglists.liverpool.ac.uk. Click here to access the reading lists for this module. |