Finance

1. Module Title
Module
Number
JACS SubjectCode(s)
and % of each
subject
ASC
Category(ies)
DeliveringSuccessfulProjects MBA7024 N213 7
Level
(3-8)
Credits ECTS Module Value % Taught in Welsh Module Type
7 20 10 1.0 0% Taught
Teaching Period Pre-requisites
SemesterOne andSemesterTwo None
Module Leader School(s) Campus
Mike Snelgrove Cardiff School of Management ColchesterAvenue
AssessmentMethods
AssessmentType Duration/Length of
AssessmentType
Weightingof
Assessment
Approximate Date
of
Submission
Coursework Group presentation 30% End of each
semester
Individual Report
(4000 words)
70% End of each
semester
Aim(s)
 To develop a critical understanding of the complex character, causes, and
consequencesof successandfailureasitrelatestoprojects –particularlylarge and
government-sponsoredprojects - acrossvertical industrysectorsandprojecttypes;
 To use this understandingto buildstrategiesandadaptpractice that increasesthe
likelihood of delivering successful projects.
Learning Outcomes
Aftercompletingthismodule the studentshouldbe able to:
 Select project processes suitable for a variety of contexts, demonstrating
awareness of risk and different types and approaches;
 Synthesiselearningabout keyconcepts,theoriesandtechniquesfromotherMBA
modulesandapplyto the critical analysisof both projectfailure andsuccesson a
case-by-case basis;
 Develop strategies and adapt practice to ensure the delivery of successful
projects;
 Consider sustainability, corporate social responsibility and ethics across the
project lifecycle.
Learning and Teaching DeliveryMethods
Lectureswill be usedtopresentbasicconceptsandprinciples. Seminarswillbe usedto
discussandexplainspecificproblemareas.Studentswillbe expectedtoundertake self-
directedlearningtocomplementclassroom-basedteaching.
Indicative Content
 When possible, visitors from industry will provide case study examples of larger
projects in their sector
 The analysisof publishedprojectcase studies fromavarietyof contexts. Students
will also explore how case studies are used in projects to inform best practice.
 ProjectManagementMethodologiesprincipally(butnotexclusively) PMIPMBOK
 A broadrange of managementtheory. Exampleswouldinclude Communications
Theory, Team Theory, Complexity Theory, Motivation Theory, Financial

2. Forecasting and Estimation, sustainability, CSR and ethics and Principles of
Leadership
RecommendedReading& RequiredReading
RequiredReading:
PMI., (2013), A Guide to the ProjectManagementBody of Knowledge(PMBOKGuide), (5th
Edition), The ProjectManagementInstitute
PMI., (2014), NavigatingComplexity:A Practice Guide, The ProjectManagementInstitute
Kerzner,HaroldPHD,(2006) ProjectManagementCase Studies,(2nd
Edition);JohnWiley
& Sons
RecommendedReading:
Lock, D.,(2007), ProjectManagement9th edition, Gowerpublishing
Reiss,G.,(2007), ProjectManagementDemystified,TaylorandFrancisLtd
Cobb,A.T., (2012), Leading ProjectTeams, Sage;London
Koste,K.(2010), InternationalProjectManagement ,Sage ;London
Journals
Journal of Project,Programand PortfolioManagement(electronicresource)
International Journal of ProjectManagement(electronicresource)
A broadrange of readingand othermediawill be made available viaBlackboard.
Accessto SpecialistRequirements
None