MAR8202 : Marine and Offshore Project Management (Inactive)
MAR8202 : Marine and Offshore Project Management (Inactive)
- Inactive for Year: 2024/25
- Module Leader(s): Dr Ivan CK Tam
- Lecturer: Dr Arun Dev
- Owning School: NUIS
- Teaching Location: Singapore
Semesters
Your programme is made up of credits, the total differs on programme to programme.
| Semester 2 Credit Value: | 10 |
| ECTS Credits: | 5.0 |
| European Credit Transfer System | |
Pre-requisite
Modules you must have done previously to study this module
Pre Requisite Comment
NONE
Co-Requisite
Modules you need to take at the same time
Co Requisite Comment
NONE
Aims
To bring students to a common level of understanding of the key elements of up to date marine project management, including the application of work breakdown structures, hierarchical planning, the development of a build strategy, performance measurement and the use of computer aided planning tools. To introduce students to new management tools including discrete event simulation
Outline Of Syllabus
The module will cover the following topics:
The need for and application of an appropriate work breakdown structure and the use of a hierarchical structure for planning. The use of computer aided planning tools, concentrating on benefits and pitfalls rather than training in use of a particular system. The development of a build strategy for a project, its form, content and benefits. Performance measurement as a basis for planning and measurement progress.
This module will include preschool reading, examples, an intensive school (five days), and a postschool assignment.
Learning Outcomes
Intended Knowledge Outcomes
On completion of this module students will be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the following:
IKO1 - How to analyse a marine project,
IKO2 - Develop a work breakdown,
IKO3 - Prepare schedules and identify areas of uncertainty, both contract and technical.
IKO4 - The importance of and how to aggregate information into a formal build strategy as means of solving uncertainties,
IKO5 - How to monitor progress.
Intended Skill Outcomes
On completing the module students will be able to develop the following subject specific skills:
ISO1 - IT skills
ISO2 - Decision making
ISO3 - Communication skills
ISO4 - Data evaluation
ISO5 - Project planning
ISO6 - Project management
ISO7 - Problem solving
ISO8 - Time management
ISO9 - Ability to work alone
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 20:00 | 20:00 | Exam preparation and working solutions |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 15:00 | 15:00 | Assimilation, completion and submission of the Post School Assignment (PSA) |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 2:00 | 2:00 | Exam at the end of the intensive school |
| Guided Independent Study | Directed research and reading | 1 | 20:00 | 20:00 | Reading and researching the pre-school materials |
| Guided Independent Study | Directed research and reading | 1 | 5:00 | 5:00 | Reading and researching the post-school materials |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Small group teaching | 1 | 35:00 | 35:00 | Intensive School in the form of Lectures, Tutorials and briefing on Post School Assignment (PSA) |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Scheduled on-line contact time | 1 | 3:00 | 3:00 | Online discussions with students and Module Leaders/Lecturers on Blackboard |
| Total | 100:00 |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
Students are encouraged to develop their knowledge and understanding of the subject by independent reading for which they are given guidance in the distance learning material (IKO1-5). The preschool study is reinforced via lectures during the intensive school itself. The use of design during the intensive school, a work-based assessment and application after the intensive school also enable the students to learn. Subject specific skills (e.g. IT and project planning) are developed via the distance learning material, which is delivered by a web-based system (blackboard). Cognitive skills (problem solving/ decision making) are taught primarily through case studies and design classes, and developed through a work based assignment. Key transferable skills (communication, time management, ability to work alone etc) are developed through a work based post school assignment and via completion of the module itself, including the distance learning material (ISO1-9).
Reading Lists
Assessment Methods
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Exams
| Description | Length | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written Examination | 120 | 2 | M | 60 | 24 hrs Take home exam (to be submitted within 24 hours of being set) |
Other Assessment
| Description | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Case study | 2 | M | 40 | Postschool work based related project- maximum 1500 words. (Individual Assignment) |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
Knowledge and understanding are assessed via the unseen written examination and the written assignment. Subject-specific and cognitive skills are assed via design exercises and the module assignment, as are communication skills.
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- MAR8202's Timetable
Past Exam Papers
- Exam Papers Online : www.ncl.ac.uk/exam.papers/
- MAR8202's past Exam Papers
General Notes
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