Overview

Topics may include but will not be limited to:-

• Management functions
• Planning: definition and types
• Co-ordination function
• Teamworking
• Stakeholder management
• Corporate strategy and planning
• Project management techniques and processes
• Time management
• Critical path methods in management, Gantt charts
• Procurement and cost management

Assessment Strategy

-threshold -D- to D+ (40-49%): No major omissions or inaccuracies in the deployment of information/skills. Some grasp of theoretical/conceptual/practical elements. Integration of theory/practice/information present intermittently in pursuit of the assessed work's objectives. -good -B- to B+ (60-69%): Very good performance Most of the relevant information accurately deployed. Good grasp of theoretical/conceptual/practical elements. Good integration of theory/practice/information in pursuit of the assessed work's objectives. Evidence of the use of creative and reflective skills. -excellent -A- to A+ (70%+): Outstanding performance. The relevant information accurately deployed. Excellent grasp of theoretical/conceptual/practice elements. Good integration of theory/practice/information in pursuit of the assessed work's objectives. Strong evidence of the use of creative and reflective skills. -another level-C- to C+ (50-59%): Much of the relevant information and skills mostly accurately deployed. Adequate grasp of theoretical/conceptual/practical elements. Fair integration of theory/practice/information in the pursuit of the assessed work's objectives. Some evidence of the use of creative and reflective skills.

Learning Outcomes

• Assess the issues involved in solving complex problems facing organisations.

• Critically evaluate the challenges of coordinating across different management functions and stakeholder groups.

• Evaluate project planning tools and techniques in management.