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MANG3034 2023_24 Semester 2 – Coursework Brief
COURSEWORK BRIEF:
Module Code: MANG3034 Assessment: Individual Coursework Weighting: 100
Module Title: Project Management
Module Leader: Dr Soroosh Saghiri
Submission Due Date: @ 16:00 20/05/2024 Word Count: 3000
Method of Submission: Electronic via Blackboard Turnitin ONLY
(Please ensure that your name does not appear on any part of your work)
Any submitted after 16:00 on the deadline date will be subject to the standard University late penalties (see below),
unless an extension has been granted, in writing by the Senior Tutor, in advance of the deadline.
University Working Days Late: Mark:
1 (final agreed mark) * 0.9
2 (final agreed mark) * 0.8
3 (final agreed mark) * 0.7
4 (final agreed mark) * 0.6
5 (final agreed mark) * 0.5
More than 5 0
This assessment relates to the following module learning outcomes:
A. Knowledge and Understanding A1. the nature of projects and the stages of the project life cycle;
A2. the techniques most commonly used to manage projects.
B. Subject Specific Intellectual and
Research Skills
B1. Analyse the performance of real-life projects;
B2. apply project management ideas and techniques to projects
C. Transferable and Generic Skills C1. written communication skills;
C2. Be an independent learner.
D. Subject Specific Practical Skills
Having successfully completed the
module, you will be able to:
D1. use standard project-management techniques (e.g. Milestone
Planning, Work Breakdown Structures, Critical Path Method, etc.)
Coursework Brief:
This is a portfolio-based assessment. It seeks to provide you with an opportunity to engage in a critical investigation/
inquiry into a project of your choice.
The assessment for this module consists of:
Type of assessment (e.g., coursework,
exam, presentation, etc.)
Word length of coursework or
equivalent, or duration of exam
Percentage of the overall
assessment
Individual Portfolio Assignment 3,000 words 100%
The purpose of the assessment for this course is to test whether, and to what extent, you have reached the
learning outcomes (provided in the module handbook) for the course. You are required to demonstrate your
understanding of the application of key techniques of project management as well as a critical awareness of
some of the key issues that may affect projects and their successful execution.
Your assessment coursework consists of four parts: 1, 2, and 3
Part 1: Proposing a real-life project
You are required to propose a real-life project. The project can be defined at the business level (e.g. within
an organisation like a manufacturing firm, hospital, or university), local/regional level (e.g., city
infrastructure development), or national/international level.
MANG3034 2023_24 Semester 2 – Coursework Brief
In Part 1 of the portfolio, you should provide a proper overview of the background of the project that you
have proposed, and a clear description of the project’s objectives, scope, time, and risks.
This part should be around 600 words but may be supplemented by figures, charts, and tables (which are
excluded from the word count).
Part 2: Understanding the application of project management techniques
In Part 2 of the portfolio, you should develop your understanding of the project by using standard project
management tools and techniques. Apply any three of the following tools/techniques:
1. Project scope definition
2. Work Breakdown Structures
3. Project time estimation
4. Project cost estimation
5. Project Scheduling and critical path analysis
6. Reducing project time
7. Project progress control
8. Project performance measurement
For each of the techniques (listed above) that you use, you need to demonstrate the application of the
selected techniques in the project (e.g., if you choose “performance measurement”, specify the key
performance indicators of the project and how they should be measured).
Part 2 of the portfolio should be around 1200 words but may be supplemented by figures, charts, or tables
(which are excluded from the word count).
Part 3: Critical analysis of project management techniques
In Part 3 of the portfolio, you need to critically analyse and discuss how each technique, selected and
applied in Part 2, contributes to managing the project. The critical analysis may include, but not limited to,
the comparison and contrast of the benefits and challenges of implementing the technique, enablers and
barriers to implementing the techniques, and key requirements and drivers for implementing the technique.
To enhance your discussions in this part, you need to support your argument with theoretical or empirical
evidence from the literature. A good critical analysis in Part 3 needs at least five references from academic
sources.
Part 3 of the portfolio should be around 1200 words but may be supplemented by figures, charts, or tables
(which are excluded from the word count).
Nature of Assessment: This is a SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT. See ‘Weighting’ section above for the percentage that this
assignment counts towards your final module mark.
Word Limit: +/-10% either side of the word count (see above) is deemed to be acceptable. Any text that exceeds an
additional 10% will not attract any marks. The relevant word count includes items such as cover page, executive
summary, title page, table of contents, tables, figures, in-text citations and section headings, if used. The relevant word
count excludes your list of references and any appendices at the end of your coursework submission.
You should always include the word count (from Microsoft Word, not Turnitin), at the end of your coursework
submission, before your list of references.
Title/Cover Page: You must include a title/ cover page that includes: your Student ID, Module Code, Assignment Title,
Word Count. This assignment will be marked anonymously, please ensure that your name does not appear on any part
of your assignment.
MANG3034 2023_24 Semester 2 – Coursework Brief
References: You should use the Harvard style to reference your assignment. The library provide guidance on how to
reference in the Harvard style and this is available from: http://library.soton.ac.uk/sash/referencing
Submission Deadline: Please note that the submission deadline for Southampton Business School is 16.00 for ALL
assessments.
Turnitin Submission: The assignment MUST be submitted electronically via Turnitin, which is accessed via the individual
module on Blackboard. Further guidance on submitting assignments is available on the Blackboard support pages.
Uploading files to Turnitin may take 30 seconds or more and you must give yourself plenty of time for the file to be
uploaded by the assignment deadline.
You are allowed to test submit your assignment via Turnitin before the due date. You can use Turnitin to check your
assignment for plagiarism before you submit your final version. See “Viewing Your Originality Report” for guidance.
Please see the Module Leader/lecturer on your module if you would like advice on the Turnitin Originality report.
Late Penalties: Further information on penalties for work submitted after the deadline can be found here.
Special Considerations: If you believe that illness or other circumstances have adversely affected your academic
performance, information regarding the regulations governing Special Considerations can be accessed via the Calendar:
http://www.calendar.soton.ac.uk/sectionIV/special-considerations.html
Extension Requests: : Extension requests along with supporting evidence should be submitted to the Student Office as
soon as possible before the submission date. Information regarding the regulations governing extension requests can
be accessed via the Calendar: http://www.calendar.soton.ac.uk/sectionIV/special-considerations.html
Academic Integrity Policy: Please note that you can access Academic Integrity Guidance for Students via the Quality
Handbook: http://www.southampton.ac.uk/quality/assessment/academic_integrity.page . Please note any suspected
cases of Academic Integrity will be notified to the Academic Integrity Officer for investigation.
Feedback: Southampton Business School is committed to providing feedback within 4 weeks (University working days).
Once the marks are released and you have received your feedback, you can meet with your Module Leader / Module
Lecturer / Personal Academic Tutor to discuss the feedback within 4 weeks from the release of marks date. Any additional
arrangements for feedback are listed in the Module Profile.
Student Support: Study skills and language support for Southampton Business School students is available at:
http://www.sbsaob.soton.ac.uk/study-skills-and-language-support/.
Further Information: Can be found in the Faculty of Business, Law and Art Handbook