NSCI6104 – Project Management for Applied Science
Module code
NSCI6104
Module title
Project Management for Applied Science
Prescription
The aim of this course is to develop introductory knowledge of tools, techniques and principles of applied science project management.
Programmes
- NZ2553
NZQA Level
Level 6
NZQA Credits
15
Delivery method
- Web-Enhanced
Learning hours
- Total learning hours
- 150
Resources required
- Content
- LO1:
- Nature of projects including the relationship among portfolio, program and project management
- Scope statement
- Project goals
- Roles and responsibilities of the project manager and personnel
- Value of a project and the dimensions of project success
- Project Management Knowledge areas
- Project life cycle, project priority matrix, project process groups.
- Key stakeholder - communication, relationships and roles
- Social, ethical, and cultural implications
LO2:
- Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), Responsibility Allocation Matrix (RAM), Network diagram and Gantt chart that includes milestones and cost estimate including charge out rates
- Qualitative risk management plan
- Project Management Software
- Optimising a project for cost, time and workload
- Generation of final project reports - Learning Outcomes
- LO1: Evaluate introductory project management principles for simple applied science projects
LO2: Select appropriate tools and techniques for management of simple applied science projects - Assessment Criteria
- Assessment portfolio 100%
Assessment activity will employ a range of elements drawn from approved methods to align with the context of the learning (delivery mode, regional specific requirement, etc.) and any particular needs of the group of aakonga. - Teaching and Learning Strategy
- Learning and teaching activities will employ a range of elements drawn from approved methods to align with the context of the learning (delivery mode, regional specific requirement, etc.) and any particular needs of the group of aakonga.
- Learning and Teaching Resource
- All required and recommended resources are advised to aakonga via course outlines.
