With global competitiveness posing a real threat to UK business, the onus is on industry to become smarter and more responsive through the appointment of highly effective project management personnel. Our BSc (Hons) Project Management and preparatory Foundation Degree programmes were designed in close collaboration with large local employers such as BAE Systems to meet the project control and management needs of industry locally, regionally and nationally. Many past students are now employed by BAE Systems, other major companies such as Rolls Royce and local councils: through our well-developed employer relationships we will actively support you to follow in their footsteps. Progression to the MSc in Project Management at Lancaster University is also an option.Find out more about our work with industry and education partners at <a href="http://projectmanagement.blackpool.ac.uk/">The Project Management Centre of Excellence</a>.
Name: Project Management - Foundation Degree (Lancaster University) Qualification title: Foundation Degree in Project Management Qualification type: Assessment Both formal and informal formative and summative assessments will require students to demonstrate advanced study skills and to use them in the critical analysis and synthesis of information from a variety of sources. Modes of assessment may be drawn from the following:Essays will allow the students to explore the theoretical context. Literature review. Students learn how to use existing literature to help solve a problem, win support, or determine what further research needs to be conducted. Results reported in written form, in poster form, or as multimedia presentation. Individual reports encourage independent study through a structured framework. Pre-seen and unseen written assessments and examinations add academic rigour. Presentations develop communication skills. Short exercises involving data analysis promote statistical research skills. Portfolio work develops appropriate methodologies and reflective practice. They will facilitate reflective practice, including critical self and peer evaluation, enabling students to chart their own developmental progress both academically and professionally. Tasks aimed at the assessment of specific skills (eg. research skills, statistical presentation skills).The percentage weighting of coursework, practical and exam assessments for each module are as follows:Year 1: Managing Teams and |Decisions - coursework 60% / exam 40%; Project Management Tools and Techniques - practical 100%; Methodologies and Principles of Project Management - coursework 80% / exam 20%; Business Environment and Supply Chain - coursework 100%; Project Management Software - coursework 60% / exam 40%; Innovation, Technology and Sustainability - coursework 60% / exam 40%; Academic and Vocational Practices - practical 100%Year 2: Managing Finance within Projects - coursework 100%; Conflict Resolution - coursework 50% / practical 50%; Organisational Strategy and Principles of Risk - coursework 100%; Major Project - coursework 100%; Coaching and Mentoring (Interpersonal Skills) - coursework 50% / practical 50%; Legal, Ethical and Professional Issues within Project Management - coursework 60% / exam 40%.The overall assessment breakdown is as follows:Year 1: written exams - 17% / coursework - 58% / practical - 25%Year 1: written exams - 7% / coursework - 85% / practical - 8%Year 1 Level 4PC02 Managing Teams and Decisions - 60% Coursework, 40% ExaminationPC03 Project Management Tools & Techniques - 100% PracticalPC04 Methodologies and Principles of Project - 80% Coursework, 20% ExaminationPC07 Business Environment and Supply Chain - 100% CourseworkPC13 Academic and Vocational Practices - 100% PracticalPC10 Project Management Software - 60% Coursework, 40% ExaminationPC11 Innovation, Technology & Sustainability - 60% Coursework, 40% ExaminationYear 2 Level 5PC01 Managing Finance within Projects - 100% CourseworkPC05 Conflict Resolution - 50% Coursework, 50% PracticalPC06 Organisational Strategy and Principles of Risk - 100% CourseworkPC08 Major Project - 100% CourseworkPC09 Coaching & Mentoring (Interpersonal Skills) - 50% Coursework, 50% PracticalPC12 Legal & Professional Issues within Project Management - 60% Coursework, 40% Examination Awarding Lancaster University Created 20161220 11:57:21 Updated 20161220 11:57:21
Resources required to achieve the learning outcomes of the programme are provided by the College. You should be aware that there may be additional costs to consider such as optional educational visits and photocopying/printing. Equipment required Resources required to achieve the learning outcomes of the programme are provided by the College. You should be aware that there may be additional costs to consider such as optional educational visits and photocopying/printing.
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Title: Foundation Degree in Project Management Qualification: Foundation Degree in Project Management Classification: Business, Administration and Law