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Managing Finance
Finance is seen as a key fundamental to the operation of any manager. This module introduces the topic and considers such themes as sources of finance, costs, budgets and budgeting and mechanisms for financial control within a Project Management environment.
Managing Decisions
The module examines some of the theory of planning and decision making and its practical application. The aim of this module is to develop learners' knowledge of planning and decision making within project management specific to organisations.
Project Management
This module exposes learners to some of the tools and techniques used by effective team leaders. Learners will gain an understanding of project management process, including roles and responsibilities of team members, phases of production, concept development, testing, marketing, scheduling, and budgeting. Learners will examine the problems involved in projects such as planning scheduling, monitoring, quality management and project team management. They will also examine various development methodologies that are increasingly being employed within project management.
Quality Assurance and Control
The unit explores the key issues, introducing the learner to the main principles, techniques and methods involved in Quality Assurance and Quality control applicable to project management. The module also provides a foundation which can be used as a reference point for later study, especially TQM and Lean Production Systems.
Conflict Resolution
The module will give learners the opportunity to examine the theory and practice involved in mediation and conflict resolution. It will provide opportunities to practice and evaluate mediation skills in role play practice sessions. This module will build on management styles and practices, issues of power and control, and concepts of managing diversity within a project management environment.
Business Strategy and Performance
In order to highlight the role of managers/administrators in organisations, learners need to be aware of the key strategic management approaches to help them deliver both short and long term aims/goals/objectives for the organisation and guide it in the right direction.
Managing the Work of Teams & Individuals
This module provides the development opportunities of managing the work of individuals and teams employed in the project management environment. The intended outcomes will enhance the ability of the student to motivate individuals and maximise the contributions that teams can make within a Project management work place.
Project Management & Risk
This module provides candidates with the understanding that project risk management seeks to anticipate and address uncertainties that threaten the goals and timetables of a project. The uncertainties may include questions of material and parts quality; delays in delivery of sufficient materials to meet project needs; budgetary and personnel changes; and, incomplete knowledge or research.
Design & System Analysis
This module is designed to enable the learners to gain an awareness and understanding of business improvement techniques. The key outcome areas for this module are: six sigma methodology, analysis techniques and measurement systems and mistake error proofing.

Supply Chain & Logistics Management
The module will give learners the opportunity to examine the theory and practice involved in strategic supply chain management and improvement, manufacturing management, public sector analysis and logistics modelling. In addition problem solving and consulting, report writing, group work and presentations will be used to build an understanding of supply chain and logistics management.
Coaching & Mentoring
Coaching and mentoring are increasingly recognised as effective methods of improving performance in the workplace and enhancing effectiveness during transitions. There are a range of theoretical models to underpin the processes of coaching and mentoring and these will be presented and explored during the module.
Human Computer Interface
This module aims to give the learner a full understanding of the human computer interface (HCI) and the part it plays in the construction of software which is usable, attractive, efficient and effective. The learner is encouraged to explore how well software interacts with the user, fulfils the users needs and makes allowances for different users. The learner should develop a critical appreciation of the advantages and disadvantages of various interfaces currently available and experience the production of a prototype.
Innovation & Technology
This module is designed to help the learner explore the economics and management of innovation, technological and organisational change; exploration of innovation in global business, information society and sustainability.
Ethical Professional & Legal Issues
This module is designed to help the learner explore the ethical, professional and legal issues relating to the use of technology. It also provides insight into the human issues involved in team work and working in complex environments.
Major Project
All students will undertake a major project on an individual basis and submit a project report with an implementation based upon an assignment brief agreed with them. The project will be submitted at the end of the 3rd year.