Semester

7

Course Code

MA5710

Course Name

Project Management

Credit Value

3

Pre-requisites

None

Core/Optional

Optional

Hourly Breakdown

Theory

Small Group Activities/Practical

Independent Learning

25

29

96

Course Aim(s): To provide theoretical and technical knowledge, skills and techniques required to manage projects throughout the project life cycle.

Intended Learning Outcomes:
On completion of the course, students should be able to:

➢      explain the project life cycle, phases, management processes and project performance domains.

➢      apply project planning techniques for creating a project plan.

➢      interpret and apply contractual procedures, rights and obligations of the parties to the contract.

➢      explain the importance of managing change, risks & communication for project success.

➢      create a project schedule using project management software for monitoring and controlling.

Course Content: (Only main topics & subtopics)

➢      Project Management Concepts: Project definition, life cycle, environment; evolution in project management, project management knowledge areas, processes, and performance domains.

➢      Initiation Phase: Business case, identify stakeholders, project charter.

➢      Planning Phase: Scope, work breakdown structure, project activities: durations, resources and cost, schedule development and use of project planning software.

➢      Execution, monitoring and controlling phase: Contract administration, project ommunication, managing time, cost, quality, change and risks.

➢      Closing phase: Close-out records, final payment, post-project evaluation, lessons learned.

Teaching/Learning Methods:

➢      Lectures

➢      Student Based Activities

Assessment Strategy:

Continuous Assessment
50%

Final Assessment
50%

Small Group Activities 30%

Group Project 20%

Theory(%)

50%

Practical(%)

-

Other (%)

-

Recommended Reading:

➢      Gido, J., and Clements, J. P. (2015). Successful Project Management, 6th edition, Cengage Learning, USA.

➢      Project Management Institute Inc., (2017). A guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge, 6th edition, Project Management Institute Inc., USA.

➢      Project Management Institute Inc., (2021). A guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge, 7th edition, Project Management Institute Inc., USA.

➢      Stephen, P. R., David A, D., & Mary, C., (2013). Fundamentals of Management, 8th Edition, Pearson, USA.