ISO8001 : Managing Project Uncertainty and Complexity
- Offered for Year: 2025/26
- Available for Study Abroad and Exchange students, subject to proof of pre-requisite knowledge.
- Module Leader(s): Dr Haiyan Lu
- Owning School: Newcastle University Business School
- Teaching Location: Newcastle City Campus
Semesters
Your programme is made up of credits, the total differs on programme to programme.
| Semester 1 Credit Value: | 20 |
| ECTS Credits: | 10.0 |
| European Credit Transfer System | |
Aims
This module is designed to equip students with advanced knowledge of the risk and uncertainty management in project management, by exploring strategic and tactical issues associated with the implementation of effective risk management practices, and assuring successful transition in managing projects. It is also aimed to reinforce the contingency and complexity in managing risks and uncertainties in different cases by considering both external and internal stakeholders and resources.
Outline Of Syllabus
Planning and executing project risk management – Risk identification, Risk analysis
Contingency management –organizational environment, organisational change, Contingency planning
Conflict resolution in stakeholder engagement for managing a project
Resource optimisation- information management, time management, e.g. Resource levelling and smoothing options,
Assurance and maturity – audits and assurance
Transition – adoption and benefits realisation, business readiness, e.g. the benefits realisation cycle
Engagement stakeholders – stakeholders, social context
Leading project team - Organisational culture, team development, diversity and inclusion, workplace stress
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 11 | 2:00 | 22:00 | Lectures |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 67:00 | 67:00 | N/A |
| Guided Independent Study | Directed research and reading | 1 | 50:00 | 50:00 | N/A |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Small group teaching | 9 | 1:00 | 9:00 | Seminars and Assessment Clinics |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Drop-in/surgery | 2 | 1:00 | 2:00 | Online Drop-ins |
| Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 1 | 50:00 | 50:00 | N/A |
| Total | 200:00 |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
Lectures introduce theoretical knowledge, analytical tools and industrial cases that relates to managing risks and uncertainties in projects. Seminars will allow students to reflect on the learning outcomes and materials in order to enhance their skills in implementing theories and analytical tools.
Assessment Methods
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Other Assessment
| Description | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prob solv exercises | 1 | M | 50 | Provide solutions for identified problems with rational justification |
| Case study | 1 | M | 50 | 2000-word individual assignment |
Formative Assessments
Formative Assessment is an assessment which develops your skills in being assessed, allows for you to receive feedback, and prepares you for being assessed. However, it does not count to your final mark.
| Description | Semester | When Set | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Written exercise | 1 | M | N/A |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
The individual assignment and exam test offer assessment of students’ ability to use theories and tools delivered in the module, to critically analyse and evaluate potential risks and uncertainties when managing projects.
Formative assessment and feedback will be offered to support students writing and analytical skills for case study.
Reading Lists
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- ISO8001's Timetable