| CODE | DOC6068 | ||||||
| TITLE | Project Management | ||||||
| UM LEVEL | D - Doctoral Workshops/Symposium | ||||||
| MQF LEVEL | Not Applicable | ||||||
| ECTS CREDITS | Not Applicable | ||||||
| DEPARTMENT | Doctoral School | ||||||
| DESCRIPTION | The course is designed to empower doctoral students and early stage researchers with essential project management skills. Effective project management is critical for successfully navigating complex research projects, ensuring timely completion, and maximising the impact of academic work. This course provides a comprehensive introduction to key project management concepts, practical tools, and techniques that doctoral students and early stage researchers can apply to their research projects. Learning Outcomes: • Understand Fundamental Project Management Concepts: Identify the stages of the project lifecycle and the role of a project manager. • Develop Comprehensive Project Plans: Define project scope and objectives clearly; Create and utilise a Work Breakdown Structure; Develop project timelines using Gantt Charts. • Stakeholder analysis and Communication planning: Engage effectively with stakeholders. • Monitor and Control Project Progress: Milestone planning and checking. |
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| ADDITIONAL NOTES | This workshop is split into two parts – Part 1 and Part 2. Attendance is required in both parts. Timetable Details - Please click here for further details. |
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| STUDY-UNIT TYPE | Workshop | ||||||
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| LECTURER/S | Maria Calleja |
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The availability of optional units may be subject to timetabling constraints. Units not attracting a sufficient number of registrations may be withdrawn without notice. It should be noted that all the information in the description above applies to study-units available during the academic year 2025/6. It may be subject to change in subsequent years. |
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