Module Details
| Module Code: |
MGMT7088 |
| Title: |
International Teams & Projects
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Long Title:
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International Teams & Projects
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| NFQ Level: |
Intermediate |
| Valid From: |
Semester 1 - 2020/21 ( September 2020 ) |
| Field of Study: |
3450 - Business & Management
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| Module Description: |
Projects are at the heart of all organisations. When operating internationally organisations need to successfully manage diverse virtual teams and projects. This module aims to give students the knowledge and understanding of successful projects and teams in an international context.
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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 |
Evaluate the challenges and opportunities of international teams. |
| LO2 |
Critique team development strategies in an international context. |
| LO3 |
Discuss the challenges and opportunities of international projects. |
| LO4 |
Integrate the project management process groups and project management knowledge areas with an applicable business project. |
| LO5 |
Develop a detailed project schedule using project management software with consideration of resources and costs. |
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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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Effective International Teamwork
Building effective international teams; different types of teams; roles, responsibilities and power; team meetings; supporting conflict resolution in teams.
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International Team Building Strategies
Teambuilding strategies and interventions. Theory of groups and teams. Team roles, development and leadership. Virtual teams.
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Managing International Projects
Managing, communicating and controlling international projects. The wider context of stakeholder analysis, teamwork and leadership issues.
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Project Management Body of Knowledge
PMBOK knowledge areas: Integration, Scope, Cost, Time, Human Resources, Procurement, Risk, Quality, Communications and Stakeholder Management.
Project Lifecycle / Process Groups: Initiating, planning, executing, monitoring and controlling, closing.
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Project Schedule Development using PM Software
Develop a detailed project schedule taking account of task, resources, costs and other schedule requirements using an appropriate software package.
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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 and discussion |
Every Week |
2.00 |
2 |
| Lab |
Contact |
Computer lab using project management scheduling software |
Every Week |
1.00 |
1 |
| Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) |
Non Contact |
Additional reading and research, both lecturer directed and self directed |
Every Week |
4.00 |
4 |
| Total Hours |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Learner Workload |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Contact Hours |
3.00 |
| Workload: Part Time |
| Workload Type |
Contact Type |
Workload Description |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
Hours |
| Lecture |
Contact |
Lecture based instruction and discussion |
Every Week |
1.00 |
1 |
| Lab |
Contact |
Computer Lab with project management scheduling software |
Every Week |
1.00 |
1 |
| Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) |
Non Contact |
Additional reading and research, both lecturer directed and self directed. |
Every Week |
5.00 |
5 |
| Total Hours |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Learner Workload |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Contact Hours |
2.00 |
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Module Resources
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| Recommended Book Resources |
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Kloppenborg Timothy J., Anantatmula Vittal S., Wells Kathryn. (2019), Contemporary Project Management, 4th. Cengage, [ISBN: 9781337406451].
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Thompson, Leigh. (2017), Making the Team: A Guide for Managers, 6th. Pearson, [ISBN: 9780134484204].
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Project Management Institute. (2017), A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide), 6th. [ISBN: 9781628251845].
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Schwalbe, Kathy. (2017), An Introduction to Project Management, 6th. CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, [ISBN: 9781544701899].
| | This module does not have any article/paper resources |
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| Other Resources |
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Website, Project Management Institute. PMI Website, PMI,
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Website, Harvard Business Review. Harvard Business Review Website, Harvard Business Review,
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Website, Kathy Schwalbe. An Introduction to Project Management;
Companion site for Kathy Schwalbe's text,
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