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34 Part-time Prospectus 2009 | 2010
Business Courses 35
PROJECT RISK MANAGEMENT
Programme Code: PMGT H3015
NFQ Level: 7
ECTS Credits: 5 credits
Award Type: Single Subject
Award Title: Project Risk Management
Schedule: Jan to May 2010
Wednesday nights 6pm – 8pm
Fee: €390
Duration: 1 semester
This module examines the various
processes involved with identifying,
analysing and responding to project risk.
The perspective emphasised is that of an
engineer or IT specialist in the role of a
manager responsible for minimising the
probability of adverse events occurring
coupled with controlling risks that do
occur in the lifetime of a project. The
specific objectives of the module are to
appreciate and understand:
• The concepts of Risk and Risk
Management.
• The components of Risk Management.
• The processes involved in Risk
Identification and Quantification.
• How to plan and implement the basic
risk response strategies.
• Evaluate effective techniques used in
developing risk management plans.
• The relative capabilities of risk
management software tools.
On completion of this module students
will be able to undertake both quantitative
and qualitative risk assessments,
develop risk response strategies and
ultimately develop Risk Management
Plans. The assessment of the module is a
combination of an end of semester exam
and practical assignments/case studies.
COMMUNICATIONS AND HUMAN
RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Programme Code: PMGT H3016
NFQ Level: 7
ECTS Credits: 5 credits
Award Type: Single Subject
Award Title: Communications and
Human Resource Management
Schedule: Jan to May 2010
Tuesday nights 8pm – 10pm
Fee: €390
Duration: 1 semester
This module examines the processes and
techniques involved in two key areas of
Project Management, Communications
Management and Human Resource
Management. The module emphasises
the importance of communications in
Project Management, and the techniques
required to make effective use of people
involved in projects. The perspective
emphasised is that of an engineer or IT
specialist in the role of a project manager
responsible for managing a project team
through the project life cycle. The specific
objectives of the module are to appreciate
and understand:
• The importance of understanding
the communication requirements
of stakeholders.
• The components of a communications
plan.
• The techniques used for performance
reporting.
• The use and application of formal
project documentation.
• The identification and assigning
of roles and responsibilities within
the project team.
• Team development.
On completion of this module students
will be able to compile a project
communications plan, effectively report
project performance and understand
how effective project teams are achieved.
The assessment of the module is a
combination of an end of semester exam
and practical assignments/case studies.
APPLICATION
For further details and an application
form please contact the marketing team
on 01 885 1000 or e-mail: info@itb.ie.