Student Effort Hours:
| Autonomous Student Learning |
180 |
| Lectures |
36 |
| Total |
216 |
|---|
Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
This module is intended to set students up with a good general understanding of the discipline of project management. Classes introduce each topic using project examples, presented via slides, video and through in-class discussions about student highlighted cases.
For the summer 2020 delivery we are moving to a fully online mode of delivery for the first time, so this will be something of a learning experience for all concerned.
Where possible, tools introduced will typically be used in practical workshops to enable some practice and feedback in the classroom environment, but students are expected to take all materials and build on the online classroom time in their autonomous learning time.
Depending on availability, external speakers may be brought in to share their experiences with the class.
My classroom is a learning environment, and as such is a safe space for discussion, questions and comment. There are no silly questions - everyone is expected to be present to learn and build on their existing skillsets, and contribute to the knowledge within the room by sharing their own perspectives and points of view.
My teaching philosophy is one of supportive challenge - students will be pushed to excel, and sometimes this will present challenges outside comfort zones, but asking for help is always OK, and never penalized. Constructive critique will be given in the spirit of helping everyone to recognise opportunities for growth and upskilling. I look forward to seeing you in class!
Here are a few comments on the class from past students:
Shubham – 2019
One of the things I enjoyed the most about this module was the tangibility of theory.
Joe’s years of experience as a project manager allowed him to connect each section of the class with a real-life example. This helped me understand the concepts better and showcased how useful theory can be while solving real problems.
John – 2019
The website assignment is really beneficial to you as a person. What other assignment do you do in college which helps you understand yourself better as a human being? Sometimes in life we read or watch something which makes us think differently about life and I would say this project does just that.
Claire – 2019
Compared with every other module, I have undertaken this year, it is evident that continuous learning and improvement is implemented into this module. It is more balanced, comprehensive and runs smoother than anything else I have experienced during my time in Smurfit.
Joe created an atmosphere where students felt valued and their contribution noted. A professor who is engaged and who still cares about their class, and their content is rarer than it should be in third level institutions. This module has raised the standard of my experience in Smurfit.
Nicole - 2019
This is a challenging course in which you will be asked to push yourself, but I can assure you that every aspect of this project will serve to enhance your approach to your future education and career. Admittedly I was unsure as to how this project was relevant to our class, but the knowledge I have gained has beyond surpassed my expectations.
Laetitia – 2019
Doing the assignments made me realize how that module is really well built. I have the feeling that nothing is left out or a mere coincidence. It is a good module to learn about project management by experiencing it. It is not just another class with work to hand in, with adaptable deadlines. It is a course where you learn a lot without even noticing it sometimes, as the process is mainly about a reflexive approach on how things were done, and why they were done this way.