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School:

Huddersfield Business School

Credit Rating:

20

Level (including FHEQ):

I (FHEQ Level 5)

Graded or Non Graded:

Graded

Version Valid From:

2021-09-01

Module Leader:

Ged Ryan

Version Number

2023.01

Learning Methods

Guided Independent Study

Lecture

Tutorial and Project Supervision

Requirements

Recommended Prior Study

Synopsis

Event Managers must obtain and co-ordinate a wide range of often highly technical resources.  They must do this while meeting precise requirements – and working under often contradictory environmental pressures. Controlling the ‘event life-cycle’ is therefore the significant determinant of business success.  As a result project management has evolved into … For more content click the Read More button below. Students will learn strategic and analytical, planning, control and review techniques – and practice them during the planning and implementation of  a live event.  They will choose and apply  appropriate systems to improve operational effectiveness and decision making throughout the project management phases of a Live Event. Teaching will be via a week session of lectures followed by workshops and planning sessions with their mentors in groups.  Week by week the groups will follow the project management phases in order to execute a Live Event. Throughout there will be an integrated approach, with strong links to other areas of the student’s programme such as Design and Events Technology.

Learning Strategy

The methods used to achieve the course objectives will include the following: Lectures supported by practical workshops will be used to allow students to develop their creativity, knowledge and practical skills.Creation and delivery of a live event in small project teams, to be delivered in term two.This module will be … For more content click the Read More button below.

Outline Syllabus

Team buildingMind mappingProject feasibility screeningProject managementBidding and concept presentationStrategic planningCritical path analysisHealth and safetyProcesses and systemsProject evaluation

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this module students will
1.
Evaluate the characteristics of an effective project team and project management systems.
2.
Identify the implications of external influences including sustainable and ethical considerations on the project team.
3.
Analyse the strengths and weaknesses of available planning and control techniques.
4.
Examine the major Health and Safety responsibilities of the event manager.
5.
Apply Project Objectives and build realistic schedules and cost predictions to implement a Live Event.
6.
Implement effective reporting, best practice and contingency for each initiative.
7.
Execute a range of Health and safety best practices to a Live Event.
8.
Evaluate the performance of a Live Event using appropriate benchmarks.

Formative Assessment

Assessment 1: Other

Summative Assessment

Assessment 1: Project Work

Assessment 2: Written Assignment

Assessment Criteria

The assessment criteria are as set out in the Huddersfield Business School Assessment Guidelines.  The guidelines provide criteria for the assessment of both coursework and examinations.

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