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IS40890

Academic Year 2025/2026

Project Management (IS40890)

Subject:
Information Studies
College:
Social Sciences & Law
School:
Information & Comms Studies
Level:
4 (Masters)
Credits:
5
Module Coordinator:
Dr Robert Ferguson
Trimester:
Spring
Mode of Delivery:
On Campus
Internship Module:
No
How will I be graded?
Letter grades

Curricular information is subject to change.

This module provides management skills and techniques for information professionals involved in the design and implementation of projects in a variety of settings. It covers the management documentation and processes essential to successful project management, including the ability to think critically and strategically about the management of project scope, deliverables, resources, people, risk, and quality. It also covers the competencies and qualities of successful project managers.



About this Module

Learning Outcomes:

On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
1. Understand standards, principles, and methodologies for managing people and projects
2. Demonstrate knowledge of the project lifecycle and the responsibilities of project managers
3. Apply project management approaches and techniques to achieve project outputs, outcomes, benefits
4. Analyse issues that arise when working with teams and project stakeholders
5. Think critically about their potential role as project managers and information managers

Indicative Module Content:

What Is Project Management?
Identifying the Project
Determining Goals and Objectives
Gathering Requirements
Identifying Risks
Determining Deliverables
Formulating the Scope Statement
Leading and Managing Teams
Project Execution
Leadership Skills
Working with Stakeholders
Creating and Managing Project Teams
Project Planning
Project Budgeting
Project Communication and Documentation
Project Completion

Student Effort Hours:
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

24
Specified Learning Activities

48
Autonomous Student Learning

53
Total

125

Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
Approaches to Teaching and Learning:

Lectures
Autonomous student learning
Active, task, and case-based learning
Peer and group work
Examinations

Generative AI Policy:

Students are not permitted to use generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) or other machine learning technologies in their assignments for this module except where explicitly stated otherwise in an assignment brief.

Students suspected of unauthorised use of GenAI will be investigated for inappropriately using digital or information technology to complete an assessment task and subject to UCD’s Student Academic Misconduct Procedures. https://hub.ucd.ie/usis/!W_HU_MENU.P_PUBLISH?p_tag=GD-DOCLAND&ID=275

Students should familiarise themselves with UCD’s Academic Integrity Policy and the responsibilities of all members of UCD to act ethically, honestly, and fairly in teaching and learning. https://hub.ucd.ie/usis/!W_HU_MENU.P_PUBLISH?p_tag=GD-DOCLAND&ID=274

Disability Support:

UCD’s Disability Support Team provides advice and in-class or exam support to UCD students with permanent and long-term disabilities. Students who wish to avail of support must provide verified documentation and complete a needs assessment through UCD Access and Lifelong Learning. https://www.ucd.ie/all/supportswhilestudying/disabilitysupport/

Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Not applicable to this module.
 

Assessment Strategy
Description Timing Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade In Module Component Repeat Offered
Assignment(Including Essay): Use convergent and divergent thinking skills to develop a project charter. The output of the project should be a novel information product or service that meets a need or goal. Week 4 Standard conversion grade scale 40% No
30
 No
Assignment(Including Essay): As a group, develop a project handbook and work plan to monitor and control for an approved project charter that defines project roles, stakeholders, work breakdown, costs, and final acceptance. Week 10 Standard conversion grade scale 40% No
50
 No
Exam (In-person): Complete an in person multiple choice exam that assesses knowledge on project management principles, lifecycles, and responsibilities and illustrates understanding of project manager mindsets. End of trimester
Duration:
2 hr(s)
 Standard conversion grade scale 40% No
20
 No

Carry forward of passed components
Yes
 

Resit In Terminal Exam
Summer No
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 

Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Not yet recorded.

Timetabling information is displayed only for guidance purposes, relates to the current Academic Year only and is subject to change.
Spring Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33 Tues 16:00 - 17:50
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