2. Project Management Concepts and Practices Post Graduate Unit Coordinator: Dr Rosane Pagano r.pagano@mmu.ac.uk Web page: http://www.business.mmu.ac.uk/staff/staffdetails.php?uref=122 http://www.business.mmu.ac.uk/staff/staffdetails.php?uref=122

3. Project Management

4. Assessment One ‘time-constrained’ assignment –A few questions on a case –40% weight One ‘report-type’ assignment –reflecting on current issues in project management practice –60% weight

5. Resources and Delivery Core Reading: –Kerzner, H. (2013) Project Management Case Studies, Wiley. –Kerzner, H. (2013) Project Management: a systems approach to planning, scheduling, and controlling, Wiley. Sessions: 6 full-day blocks –Mix of Lectures, Group Work, Computer Simulation International Day –Virtual project management in partnership with students and tutors from Moscow State University and Bern University of Applied Sciences

6. Professional Recognition and Employability This unit is approved by the Association of Project Management (APM) Recognised by employers Project management skills are in demand Watch the video clip http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JAEjqXGd0lc