Form 20 Heriot-Watt University - Module Descriptor Template Version 2.

0 (2003/2004)

Module Title Project Management Strategic Issues School Built Environment On or Off- on
Campus
Module Dr A Brown SCQF 9 Module D14AM Term 2 Credits 10
Co-ordinator Level Code

1. Pre-requisites None
2. Linked Modules None
(specify if synoptic)
3. Excluded Modules None

4. Replacement Module Code: - 5. Availability as an Yes □ No □√

Date Of Replacement: - Elective
6. Degrees for which this BSc (Hons) Construction Management (Project Management)
is a core module
7. Aims

The aim of this module is to increase and stimulate awareness of strategic project management issues that are of importance in enhancing the performance of
construction project management in the UK context. The module aims to provoke thought and ideas concerning how project managers can become more successful.

8. Syllabus

UK construction performance and PM failure; Lean Construction; Process Mapping; Performance Measurement and Benchmarking; Leadership and Influence;
Supply Chain Management and Strategic Partnering.

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Form 20 Heriot-Watt University - Module Descriptor Template Version 2.0 (2003/2004)

Module Title Project Management Strategic Issues School Built Environment On or Off- on
Campus
Module Dr A Brown SCQF 9 Module D14AM Term 2 Credits 10
Co-ordinator Level Code

9. Learning Outcomes
Subject Mastery Understanding, Knowledge and Subject-Specific Skills

The student will be familiarised with principals concerning lean construction, process mapping, performance measurement, benchmarking,
explanations for PM failure, Leadership and Influence, Supply Chain Management, and Strategic Partnering.

Cognitive skills, Core skills and Professional Awareness

Personal Abilities
The students should gain an ability to challenge conventional construction wisdom and should be able to think laterally concerning how the
performance problems of the construction industry can be tackled.

10. Assessment Methods 11. Re-assessment Methods

Method (e.g. exam) Length of Examination Weighting (%) Synoptic modules? Method (e.g. exam) Length of Examination
Examination 3 hours 100% - - -

12. Date and Version

Date of Proposal March 2003 Date of Implementation October 2003 Version Number 1.01

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