- Course Code
- EG 4570
- Credit Points
- 15
- Course Coordinator
- Mr J Cavanagh
Pre-requisites
Notes
Available only to students in programme year 4 of a BEng or MEng programme or with the permission of the head of Engineering.
Overview
The course is essentially an introduction to project management and is aimed at engineering students who expect to be working in a project related environment or are considering a potential career in project management. To course provides students with an insight into the purpose, principals, fundamental concepts and strategies of Project Management including both leadership and teamwork. Whilst it does cover areas such as planning and estimating it is NOT intended to prepare students for such roles.
Structure
1 three-hour lecture and 1 one-hour tutorial each week.
Assessment
1st Attempt: 1 three-hour written examination (80%), continuous assessment (20%).
Resit: 1 three-hour written examination (80%) and in-course assessment (20%) carried forward. For students who are unable to pass the course by taking a resit due to poor results in in-course assessment, the course must be retaken in its entirety.