Professional and Managerial Skills (H1041)

15 credits, Level 5

Spring teaching

On this module you’ll learn key project management skills and capabilities such as scope, time, cost and quality management, as well as professional ethics and the importance of the professional role 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. You’ll also benefit from guest lecturers to enhance your 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.

We regularly review our modules to incorporate student feedback, staff expertise, as well as the latest research and teaching methodology. We鈥檙e planning to run these modules in the academic year 2026/27. However, there may be changes to these modules in response to feedback, staff availability, student demand or updates to our curriculum.

We鈥檒l make sure to let you know of any material changes to modules at the earliest opportunity.

Courses

This module is offered on the following courses: