MODULE STUDY GUIDE
PROJECT MANAGEMENT FOR LOGISTICIANS
EBLM 411
CONTENT PAGE
Lecturer: Mr Shandran Pillay
CONTENT LIST
1.
DETAILS OF THE LECTURER
2.
NELSON MANDELA UNIVERISTY VALUES
3.
NMU GRADUATE ATTRIBUTES
4.
FACULTY LEARNING AND TEACHING PHILOSOPY
5.
PURPOSE, CREDITS AND NQF LEVEL OF THIS MODULE
6.
MODULE OUTCOMES
7.
PRESCRIBED TEXTBOOK
8.
UNITS OF LEARNING
9.
TEACHING STRATEGIES AND ASSESSEMENTS
10. SEMESTER PLANNER
11. CALCULATION OF THE FINAL MARK
12. ASSIGNMENT AND PRESENTATIONS
13. GENERAL RULES FOR TEACHING AND LEARNING
14. ENROLMENT KEY
15. ACADEMIC ADVISOR AND TUTOR DETAILS
16. STUDENT CONSULATATION
17. GENERAL INFORMATION
THIS STUDY GUIDE WILL BE EMAILED TO STUDENTS, AS WELL AS
PLACED ON THE MOODLE SITE FOR THIS MODULE
This study guide refers to and informs students of the content of the
items listed in its content list. All students registered for the module
(i.e. PROJECT MANAGEMENT FOR LOGISTICIANS 4 –
EBLM 411) students must familiarize themselves with the content of
the study guide and consult with the lecturer should more clarity is
required.
1. DETAILS OF THE LECTURER
Lecturer:
Mr Shandran Pillay
Office:
Room 135, First floor, 2nd Avenue Campus
Tel:
041-504 3797
E-mail:
Shandran.pillay@mandela.ac.za
2. NELSON MANDELA UNIVERISTY VALUES
Respect for diversity
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We reflect and serve diverse regional, national and global communities.
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We promote
an open
society where
critical scholarship, and
the
expression of a multiplicity of opinions and ideas are actively encouraged.
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We foster an environment in which diversity is appreciated, respected and
celebrated.
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We foster a culture that welcomes and respects diverse identities,
heritages and life experiences.
Excellence
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We promote, recognise and reward excellence in our teaching, learning,
research, engagement, and service delivery.
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We provide a supportive and affirming environment that enables students
and staff to reach their full potential.
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We pursue inclusive excellence by embedding equality of access and
opportunity to all persons in our policies, processes, systems and practices.
Ubuntu
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We are a people-centered university.
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We respect the dignity of others.
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We recognise our mutual interdependence.
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We promote compassionate and responsible citizenship.
Integrity
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We commit ourselves to the highest standards of personal honesty and
exemplary moral character.
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We conduct our activities in an accountable and transparent manner. •
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We ensure the integrity of our information, systems, and processes.
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We acknowledge our personal responsibility for ethical and professional
behaviour towards others.
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We accept responsibility for our actions and the consequences thereof.
Environmental stewardship
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We care about the natural environment and recognise our responsibility to
conserve, protect and properly manage natural resources for current and
future generations.
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We promote the integration of sustainability principles into our academic
practices, operations and design of physical infrastructure.
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We encourage mutually beneficial and sustainable approaches to
community service and engagement.
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We inspire students and staff to embrace responsible environmental
stewardship.
Social justice and equality
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We are dedicated to the realisation of a socially just, democratic society that
promotes equality for all irrespective of race, gender, sex, pregnancy,
marital status, ethnic or social origin, sexual orientation, age, physical and
learning abilities, national origins, religion, conscience, belief, culture, and
language.
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We cultivate living, learning and work environments that enable students
and staff to realise their full potential, without fear of discrimination or
harassment.
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We develop our graduates as globally competent citizens who generate,
apply and transfer knowledge to contribute actively to advancing social
justice, inclusion, and equality.
3. NMU GRADUATE ATTRIBUTES
Through benefitting from a life-changing educational experience, Nelson
Mandela University graduates and diplomates will be known for
demonstrating:
In-depth disciplinary/interdisciplinary knowledge
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The ability to engage in the expanding knowledge base of their disciplines/
professions. Excellence in both the art and science of their
disciplines/professions.
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Awareness of the latest advances in and technical competencies required
by their disciplines/professions.
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Leadership in the production of new knowledge and understanding through
inquiry, critique and synthesis.
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An appreciation of the interdisciplinary nature of knowledge that combines
breadth and depth of understanding.
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An awareness of the global context of their disciplines/professions.
Social awareness and responsible citizenship
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Commitment to ethical conduct, social awareness and responsible
citizenship.
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An acknowledgment of and respect for constitutional principles and values
such as equality, equity, quality, humanity, diversity and social justice.
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Respect for and awareness of the environment in all its manifestations.
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A commitment to improving local, national and global environmental
sustainability.
Adaptive expertise
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The ability to apply knowledge and skills in a range of contextual and
conceptual frameworks.
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Ability to anticipate and accommodate change, ambiguity and differing
views.
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Self-management including the ability to work autonomously, exercise
initiative, and apply time management and organisational skills.
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The capacity to sustain intellectual curiosity and a willingness to improve
personal performance through self-reflection, the pursuit of lifelong learning
and building networks.
Creativity and innovation
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Ability to think creatively and to generate a range of innovative ideas that
are appropriate to the context.
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Innovation in their approach to and solution of complex problems.
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Commitment to innovative thinking to advance scholarly excellence.
Critical thinking
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Openness to new ideas.
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The ability to understand, interrogate and apply a variety of theoretical and
philosophical positions and objectively assess the merits of competing and
alternative perspectives.
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The capacity for critical reflection.
Intra- and interpersonal skills
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Self-awareness.
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The ability to relate to and collaborate with others, individually or in teams,
to exchange views and ideas and to achieve desired outcomes.
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The ability to function in a multicultural and multilingual context.
Communication skills
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The ability to articulate ideas and information confidently and coherently in
visual, verbal, written and electronic forms to audiences of different sizes in
a range of situations.
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Respect for the multitude of voices, stories, perspectives and knowledge
systems.
4. FACULTY LEARNING AND TEACHING PHILOSOPHY
CARING AND HUMANISING EDUCATION WITH PURPOSE To develop purposeful and meaningful educational experiences through
a caring teaching practice, thus producing innovative leaders as well as
students who approach their learning with motivation and confidence to
succeed.
This will be achieved by •
creating an environment where valuable knowledge can be shared,
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instilling life-long learning in an ethical, collaborative and caring
environment,
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utilising discussion, debate, case studies and group work to unpack
relevant content and develop proficient business skills and competent
professionals,
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encouraging students to be critical and curious, to be accountable with
impeccable, professional work ethic, to take ownership of their own
learning, and
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preparing students to apply what they have learned to their career and
life situations.
5. PURPOSE, CREDITS and NQF LEVEL OF THE MODULE
Purpose of the module
To familiarise students with the efficient and effective inflow of materials
required for successful business operations.
CREDITS AND NQF LEVEL
The credits and NQF level for this module are as follows:
Credits:
15
NQF level:
7
Module code:
EBLM 411
6. MODULE OUTCOMES
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Conceptualise a project and its stages.
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Demonstrate knowledge of principles and techniques for the integrated
planning and execution of projects
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Application and integration of management skills to monitor project
progress against the project plan.
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Critical and coherent understanding of the human factors driving project
success.
7. PRESCRIBED TEXTBOOK
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Title: Project Management for Management, Engineering, Business and
Technology
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Authors: Nicholas and Steyn
8. UNITS OF LEARNING
Unit 1: Chapter 1: What is Project Management
Unit 2: Chapter 2: Systems Approach
Unit 3: Chapter 3: Project Life Cycle
Unit 4: Chapter 5: Systems and Procedures for planning
Unit 5: Chapter 5: Systems and Procedures for planning
Unit 6: Chapter 9: Project Quality Management
Unit 7: Chapter 10: Risk Management
Unit 8: Chapter 15: Project Roles and stakeholders
Unit 9: Chapter 16: Organisation Behavior
9. TEACHING STRATEGY AND ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
Objective lists will be provided to students for each of the units (chapters) in the
module. Lectures will be mainly presented in class with limited Voice- over
power-points placed on the Moodle platform as, and when determined by
the lecturer. Questions posed in the assessments will be directly, or indirectly
linked to the objectives as it appears on the objective lists. Furthermore,
questions may also be presented in scenario and/or case study-
based format. The student’s knowledge and application of the content covered
in the module, will be assessed. Therefore, it important that students
thoroughly give attention to the further elaboration (on the chapter
content) provided by the lecturer in class discussions (or on the voiceover power-points) placed on the Moodle platform – class attendance is
thus compulsory and essential.
The following strategies will/could be used during the course for this semester.
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In-class and online teaching and learning
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Case studies
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Assignments
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Tests
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Examination
10. SEMESTER PLANNER / PROGRAMME SCHEDULE
UNITS OF LEARNING:
DATE:
Introduction lecture
Group formulation
Chapter 1: What is Project Management
10-02-2025
17-02-2025 before 17:00
17-02-2025
Chapter 2: Systems Approach
24-02-2025
Chapter 3: Project Life Cycle
03-03-2025
Chapter 5: Systems and Procedures for planning
10-03-2025
Revision for Test 1
17-03-2025
TEST 1 (Units 1-5)
24-03-2025
Recess
29-04-2024 to 06-04-2024
Chapter 9: Project Quality Management
07-04-2025
Chapter 10: Risk Management
14-04-2025
Chapter 15: Project Roles and stakeholders
05-05-2025
Chapter 16: Organisation Behavior
12-05-2025
TEST 2 (units 9-16)
19-05-2025
Final Submission Due and Sick test
26-05-2025
Study break
01-06-2025 to 01-05-2025
Exam period
06-06-2025 to 27-06-2025
Recess
28-06-2025 to 17-07-2025
11. CALCULATION OF THE FINAL MARK
From the semester planner it should be clear that TWO (2) tests and ONE (1)
assignment will be done during the semester to make up the year mark. Please
note that both the tests and the assignment will count 40% towards the final mark.
A final examination is required at the end of the semester that will count 60%
towards the final mark.
40% (two tests and one assignment/year mark) + 60% (final examination) = 100%
(Final mark)
Test 1 mark + Test 2 mark + Assignment mark / 3 = Year mark average
Year mark average × 0.4 = Year mark contribution
Final examination × 0.6 = Exam mark contribution
Year mark contribution + Exam mark contribution = Final mark
Students must obtain a Final mark ≥ 50% to successfully pass this module.
Note:
Students will be advised of any changes to the assessment weights (if any)
in good time.
12.
ASSIGNMENTS
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All assignments to be typed out using Arial font, size 12, 1.5 line spacing
and justified.
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All assignments to be submitted in hard copy format before every lecture.
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All work to be presented in paragraph format.
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All work must be correctly referenced, and a bibliography need to be
attached to every assignment.
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All work must be checked for plagiarism before submission. A maximum of
20% of work is allowed to be plagiarized.
13. GENERAL RULES FOR TEACHING AND LEARNING
Students are to take note of the following:
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All lectures will be face to face.
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Classroom attendance to all face to face lectures are compulsory.
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Please arrive on time for your lectures.
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Moodle training is essential, and students must access
http://getdigiready.mandela.ac.za/ for the actual training.
14. ENROLMENT KEY
Students will be provided with an enrolment key to access the Moodle platform to
access lecture as, and when placed on the Moodle site by the lecturer.
15. ACADEMIC ADVISOR AND TUTOR DETAILS
These details will be communicated to the students by the lecturer in class.
16.
STUDENT CONSULTATION
Kindly contact your lecturer in class or via email should you require any
assistance or additional information. Student consultation sessions will be
discussed by the lecturer in class. All emails will be answered within a 24-hour
period during the academic year excluding the NMU recess period. Modules that
have a large group of students’ e-mails will be responded within a 24–48-year
period.
17.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Listed below are the contact details of the Head of Department of Logistics and
essential service departments at the NMU.
Name &
Surname
Mr Shandran
Pillay
Ms Chantelle
Vogts
Mrs Fundiswa
Ngubo
Role
E-mail
Lecturer
shandran.pillay@mandela.ac.za
Departmental
Secretary
Faculty Administrator
Registration
Module
additions/changes
Chantelle.Vogts@mandela.ac.za
Student
Records
Academic record,
graduation certificate;
letter of completion
(only after marks are
formally published),
change of personal
details
Copy of statement;
Statement inquiries
Funding issues,
concessions
studentrecords@mandela.ac.za
Student
Accounts
Financial Aid
Fundiswa.Ngubo@mandela.ac.za
StudentAccounts@mandela.ac.za
FinancialAid@mandela.ac.za
GOOD LUCK WITH YOUR STUDIES