Module Details
| Module Code: |
MMED8018 |
| Title: |
Event & Project Management
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Long Title:
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Event & Project Management
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| NFQ Level: |
Advanced |
| Valid From: |
Semester 1 - 2017/18 ( September 2017 ) |
| Field of Study: |
2130 - Multimedia
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| Module Description: |
This module acquaints learners with current principles and best practices in project management and applying this knowledge to event management and developing the learners ability to formulate, plan, manage and evaluate events. Teaching methods will include case studies.
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| Learning Outcomes |
| On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: |
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Learning Outcome Description |
| LO1 |
Describe the nature, characteristics and current developments in the event management sector. |
| LO2 |
Discuss the role and responsibilities of the event manager, the project team and event stakeholders in
successful event management. |
| LO3 |
Employ fundamental project management methodologies, tools and techniques to effectively plan an event. |
| LO4 |
Operate as part of an effective team to develop and synthesise the constituent elements of an event plan. |
| Dependencies |
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
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Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list.
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| No incompatible modules listed |
Co-requisite Modules
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| No Co-requisite modules listed |
Requirements
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
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| No requirements listed |
| Indicative Content |
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Event Leadership
Event Leader, duties, tasks, skills, behaviours & characteristics;
Leadership styles; Event meam; Event stakeholders; Event Triangle.
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Events Management
The Events Industry in Ireland; Categories & characteristics of events; Trends in the events sector; Event management Professional & career opportunities.
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The nature and context of Project Management
Introduction to project management; Project Management Institute (PMI) & Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK); Project Goals & Constraints; Project triple constraint; Defining project success and failure; Project management context.
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Project Life-Cycle
Project initiation. Estimating costs and duration. Project planning. Phases of project life-cycle.
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Event Scope Management
Project/Event Charter; Scope Statement; Scope Management Plan; Work Breakdown Structure.
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Event Time Management
Activity Definition; Activity Sequencing; Activity Resource Estimating; Activity Duration Estimating; Schedule Development; Schedule Control.
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Event Cost Management
Cost Estimating; Cost Budgeting; Cost Control.
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Event Communications Management
Communication Planning; Information Distribution; Performance Reporting; Manage Stakeholders. Creating a Project Communications Management Plan.
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Event Risk Management
Risk management planning; Risk identification; Qualitative risk analysis; Quantitative risk analysis; Risk response planning; Risk monitoring and control the event.
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Event Case Studies
Case studies of various and varied events with an emphasis on cultural/arts events
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Module Content & Assessment
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| Assessment Breakdown | % |
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| Coursework | 100.00% |
Assessments
| No End of Module Formal Examination |
| Reassessment Requirement |
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.
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The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment
Module Workload
| Workload: Full Time |
| Workload Type |
Contact Type |
Workload Description |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
Hours |
| Lecture |
Contact |
Class based instruction & case study review |
Every Week |
2.00 |
2 |
| Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) |
Non Contact |
Directed Study, Research, Work-based Learning and Private Study |
Every Week |
5.00 |
5 |
| Total Hours |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Learner Workload |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Contact Hours |
2.00 |
| Workload: Part Time |
| Workload Type |
Contact Type |
Workload Description |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
Hours |
| Lecture |
Contact |
Class based instruction & case study review |
Every Week |
1.50 |
1.5 |
| Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) |
Non Contact |
Directed Study, Research, Work-based Learning and Private Study |
Every Week |
5.50 |
5.5 |
| Total Hours |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Learner Workload |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Contact Hours |
1.50 |
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Module Resources
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| Recommended Book Resources |
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Charles Bladen, James Kennell, Emma Abson & Nick Wilde. (2012), Events Management: An Introduction, Routledge, [ISBN: 9781136980398].
| | Supplementary Book Resources |
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Lena Malouf. (2012), Events Exposed: Managing and Designing Special Events, John Wiley & Sons, USA, [ISBN: 9780470904084].
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Anton Shone, Bryn Parry. (2013), Successful Event Management, 4th. Cengage Learning, [ISBN: 9781408075999].
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Timothy Kloppenborg. (2014), Contemporary Project Management, 3rd. Cengage Learning, [ISBN: 9781305177468].
| | This module does not have any article/paper resources |
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| Other Resources |
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Website, Event Industry Awards,
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Website, Event Industry Association of Ireland,
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Website, Project Management Institute,
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