1. 2015 Pre-sessional Programme
Independent Learning
Week 2: Applied Project
Management: Time,
Practical Planning and
Risk (Part 1)

2. How is time influenced by culture?
§ Time spent preparing meals?
§ Time spent eating meals?
§ Working hours per week?
§ Typical hours of class per week for
undergraduates?
§ Typical hours of class per week for
postgraduates?

3. Example Timetable
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Example Timetable: MSc Management Science and Finance
09:00– 10:00 10:00-11:00 11:00-12:00 12:00-13:00 13:00-14:00 14:00-15:00 15:00-16:00 16:00-17:00 17:00-18:00
Monday MANG 6049 - Mathematical Programming
Tuesday
MANG 6049 -
Computer Lab
Wednesday
Thursday MANG 6022 - Corporate Finance
Friday

4. Learning Resources
§ EAP Toolkit on Blackboard
§ e-Folio links
§ Apps and mobile resources

5. Homework
§ Watch the vidcast Applied Project
Management (Part 2)
§ Download a time-management app OR
select a paper-based time-management tool
§ Test your chosen method
§ You will report back your findings to the
class in the next session

6. App Search Examples (Apple)

7. App Search Examples (Android)

8. What you may want to consider in
your app feedback…
§ What does the app do?
§ How does it work?
§ Positive vs. negative attributes
– Is it easy to use?
– Is it reliable?
– What kind of information does it store?
– How does it help you plan/organise?

9. Any Questions?

10. Extra Support
• Extra one-to-one support sessions are
available. Sign up in the LRC on Avenue
Campus
• Support groups are running on a number of
useful topics. Sign up with me!
• Conversation cafes are taking place in the
Avenue courtyard at lunchtimes. Just go
along!