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Project Management Concepts and Practices Post Graduate Unit Coordinator: Dr Rosane Pagano r.pagano@mmu.ac.uk Web page: http://www.business.mmu.ac.uk/staff/staffdetails.php?uref=122 http://www.business.mmu.ac.uk/staff/staffdetails.php?uref=122

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Project Management

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Assessment One time-constrained assignment A few questions on a case 40% weight One report-type assignment reflecting on current issues in project management practice 60% weight

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Resources and Delivery Core Reading: Kerzner, H. (2013) Project Management Case Studies, Wiley. Kerzner, H. (2013) Project Management: a systems approach to planning, scheduling, and controlling, Wiley. Sessions: 6 full-day blocks Mix of Lectures, Group Work, Computer Simulation International Day Virtual project management in partnership with students and tutors from Moscow State University and Bern University of Applied Sciences

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Professional Recognition and Employability This unit is approved by the Association of Project Management (APM) Recognised by employers Project management skills are in demand Watch the video clip http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JAEjqXGd0lc