Module Details

Module Code: INTR8020
Title: Operations & Project Managemen
Long Title: Operations & Project Management
NFQ Level: Advanced
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2013/14 ( September 2013 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 5213 - Interdisciplinary Engineering
Module Delivered in: 2 programme(s)
Module Description: This module is designed to develop an appreciation of common issues in the management of operations and projects. Tools will be introduced and explored which aid in the planning and management of both operations and projects.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Describe the central role that operations play in the success of an organisation
LO2 Optimise processes using a range of lean and six sigma tools
LO3 Discuss the nine knowledge areas of project management as defined in the Project Management Book of Knowledge and describe how these relate to managing projects
LO4 Estimate the costs associated with projects and evaluate the financial viability of projects using practiced standard accounting techniques.
LO5 Apply practiced methodologies to develop and track a project plan using appropriate computer software.
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).
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.
No incompatible modules listed
Co-requisite Modules
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.
No requirements listed
 
Indicative Content
Introduction to Organisations
Nature of organisations, Operations, operations management, quality management, inventory management, people management
Lean & Six Sigma
Evolution of mass to lean, overview of six sigma, lean and six sigma tools, DMAIC cycle, capability studies, measurement systems analysis.
Project Management
Introduction to Project Management, Role of Project manager, Introduction to 9 PMBOK knowledge areas, Project Management Processes: Project Planning, Resource Management Project Tracking and Control.
Project Management Software
Planning a project, WBS, Gantt Charts, Network Diagrams and Network Analysis, Resource levelling, Earned Value Analysis, PERT analysis, Project Duration reduction.
Engineering Economics
Engineering Costs and Cost Estimating Interest and the Time Value of Money, Investment Appraisal using present worth, Rate of Return and Payback Analysis, Evaluating Alternatives.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 25
Timing Week 8 Learning Outcomes 3,4,5
Assessment Description
PM software
Assessment Type Short Answer Questions % of Total Mark 25
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 3,4
Assessment Description
PM in-class assessment
Assessment Type Short Answer Questions % of Total Mark 50
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 1,2
Assessment Description
Operations Management in-class assessment
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.

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 Operation Management Every Week 2.00 2
Lecture Contact Project management Every Week 1.00 1
Lab Contact PM software Every Second Week 1.00 2
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Study Every Week 3.00 3
Total Hours 8.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
This module has no Part Time workload.
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • D. Newman, T. Eschenbach, & J. Lavelle. (2004), Engineering Economics Analysis, Ninth Edition. Oxford University Press, New York, [ISBN: 0-19-516807].
  • Project Management Institute. (2008), A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK Guide), Fourth Edition. Project Management Institute, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • Jack R. Meredith, Samuel J. Mantel, Jr. (2010), Project management, Seventh Edition. Wiley, Asia, [ISBN: 978-0-470-40026-5].
  • Craig Gygi, Bruce Williams, Stephen R. Covey. (2012), Six Sigma for Dummies, 2nd. [ISBN: 978-1118120354].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Chase, Aquilano, Jacobs,. Operations Management, 9th. [ISBN: 9780071180306].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
This module does not have any other resources
 
Module Delivered in
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