CP70061E – Principles of Project Management

Version No. 2.1 © University of West London 2020
Module Study Guide
Academic Year 2020–2021
CP70061E – Principles of Project Management
Level: 7
Credits: 20

Version No. 2.1 © University of West London 2020
Table of contents
Key team contact details ................................................................................................... 2
1 Module overview ............................................................................................................... 3
1.1 Introduction, aims and summary of content ......................................................... 3
1.2 Learning outcomes to be assessed ....................................................................... 3
1.3 Scheduled contact hours ........................................................................................ 3
2 Assessment and feedback ............................................................................................... 4
2.1 Summative assessment grid .................................................................................. 4
2.2 Assessment brief including criteria mapped to learning outcomes ................... 4
2.2.1 Assessment One: Individual Report .................................................................................................................. 4
2.2.2 Assessment Two: Individual Report .................................................................................................................. 6
2.3 Learning materials .................................................................................................. 8
3 Things you need to know .................................................................................................. 9
3.1 Engagement ............................................................................................................. 9
3.2 Need help, just ask .................................................................................................. 9
3.3 Getting support for your studies ......................................................................... 10
3.4 Student support ..................................................................................................... 10
3.5 Module evaluation – have your say! .................................................................... 10
4 Case Study for Assessment 1 & 2 .................................................................................. 11

Module Study Guide 2
Key team contact details
Module Leader Dr. Yu-Chun Pan
Subject Area & School/College Computing, School of Computing & Engineering
Email [e-mail]
Phone [phone]
Location SMR BY.03.032
Module Tutor Matteo Napolitan
Email [e-mail]
Course Administrator Kate Pinner
Email [e-mail]
Phone [phone]
Location HT.GF.004
Subject Librarian Edyta Krol
Email [e-mail]
Phone [phone]
Location Library PE 02.007
The Course Leader overseeing this module is Dr Chekfoung Tan, and can be contacted at
[e-mail]
The Head of Subject(s) overseeing this module are Nasser Matoorian and Fehmida Mohamedali
and their contact details are [e-mail] and [e-mail]
respectively.
The Head/Executive Dean of the School is Professor Amir Alani and can be contacted at
[e-mail]
The External Examiner responsible for this module is Dr David Kreps (National University of
Ireland Galway, Ireland)

Module Study Guide 3
1 Module overview
1.1 Introduction, aims and summary of content
The main aims of this module are to introduce the underpinning concepts of what project
management is and how a project is planned and developed, and build an understanding of the
major areas required for project control, evaluation and managing a project team. Students will also
be provided with an opportunity to develop an understanding of the underpinning principles of good
project management and uses Information Technology tools and methodologies.
On completing this module students will be able to
• Understand the fundamental concepts, principles and techniques needed for effective project
management
• Identify the roles, responsibilities and competencies of those involved in dynamic project-
based environments, and how these relate to effective project management
• Evaluate and apply the methodological factors that can be used for selecting, defining,
planning, controlling, monitoring and delivering projects
1.2 Learning outcomes to be assessed
1. Identify the fundamental concepts, principles and techniques required for effective project
and programme management
2. Demonstrate an understanding of the roles, responsibilities, and competencies of those
involved in dynamic project-based environments, and how this relates to effective project
and change management
3. Determine the methodological factors that can be used for selecting, defining, planning,
controlling, monitoring, and delivering projects
4. Critically evaluate the factors that contribute to project success and identify the indicators
that can be used to avoid project failure.
5. Effectively apply the principles and methodological factors that can be used for selecting,
defining, planning, controlling, monitoring, and delivering projects
1.3 Scheduled contact hours
Teaching Contact Hours 42 hours
Independent Study Hours 158 hours
Total Learning Hours 200 hours