RBP020L055A Boeing 787 Development Assessments

Assessment 

You are required to choose from the following project case studies, all of which are relatively well documented online and in textbooks. Note that some are great successes, some are terrible failures and some could be argued either way depending on your perspective. All are well documented but do make sure you focus on the way project management processes were (or were not) followed and do not use up large word count on engineering or technical descriptions as this is not an engineering module:

• Space Shuttle Challenger testing and launch 
• Crossrail implementation on London’s tube network
• The Shard UK design and build
• Boeing 787 development
• The Thames Tideway Upgrading London’s Sewer System

Options

Environmental Projects (UK, Europe or World): Energy, Utilities, Flood and Coastal Erosion
There must be a major project undertaking in order to base your development against.

Alternative options: 

1. If you have access to adequate sources of information, you are free to approach your tutor to suggest an alternative case study for your work, particularly if you have personal experience of it. Such requests will only be granted if the Module Convener believes the subject may be appropriate and that the information available is public domain and can therefore be verified and referenced.  Please discuss initially with your seminar tutor who will initial indicate if appropriate and sufficient material available.
2. If you are studying through one of Roehampton University’s partner institutions around the world your tutor may give you additional project options from, or relevant to, your local environment.