From Design to Delivery (H1041)
From Design to Delivery: Project Management for Engineers
Module H1041
Module details for 2027/28.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 5
Full Module Description
This module develops the practical project management capabilities needed to deliver real technical solutions—from defining scope and scheduling work to managing budgets, risks, and quality. Students learn how to plan, coordinate, and execute a project lifecycle while upholding professional ethics and understanding the wider responsibilities of the engineering professional in society.
Teaching and learning methods include lectures and workshops on project management knowledge areas leading to a group project, and seminars based around case studies on the application of ethical principles. Furthermore, guest lectures will be arranged to enhance student learning and skills development.
Topics covered include:
Project planning and scope management
Time management and Gantt charts
Cost management
Communication and stakeholders
Quality and risk management
Professional ethics
Entrepreneurship
AHEP4 Learning Outcomes:
Developed – C4, M4, C5, M5, C7, M7, C13, M13, C17, M17
Continuous Assessment – C8, M8, C9, M9, C11, M11, C14, M14, C15, M15, C16, M16, C18, M18
Module learning outcomes
Demonstrate an integrated understanding of the key project management knowledge areas; including scope, time, cost, and quality management.
Demonstrate the ability to apply project management tools, which may be used to achieve engineering/product design objectives within the commercial and economic context.
Demonstrate entrepreneurship, professional ethics, problem solving, teamwork, and decision making, through effective communication of project outcomes.
Demonstrate self-organisation, self-learning, and independent skills that enhance the development of professional skills including professional ethics, awareness of the codes of conduct, and societal impact.
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Coursework | 70.00% | |
| Coursework components. Weighted as shown below. | ||
| Group Presentation | T2 Week 10 (15 minutes) | 29.00% |
| Group written submission | A2 Week 1 | 71.00% |
| Coursework | 30.00% | |
| Coursework components. Weighted as shown below. | ||
| Portfolio | T2 Week 11 | 100.00% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Semester | Lecture | 1 hour | 13222332232 |
| Spring Semester | Seminar | 1 hour | 00000110000 |
| Spring Semester | Laboratory | 2 hours | 01101001010 |
How to read the week pattern
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