MA5710 – Project Management

 

 

 

MA5710 – Project Management
Course Information
Semester
7
Course Code
MA5710
Course Name
Project Management
Credit Value
3
Pre-requisites
None
Core/Optional
Optional

Hourly Breakdown

Theory
25
Small Group Activities
11
Practical
18
Assignment
–
Independent Learning
105

Course Aim

To provide theoretical and technical knowledge, skills and techniques required to manage projects throughout the project life cycle.

Intended Learning Outcomes

  • 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 changes, risks & communication for project success.
  • ensure a project schedule using project management software for monitoring and controlling.

Course Content (Only main topics & subtopics)

  • Project Manager (Management): Project definition, life cycle, environment, evolution in project management, project management modelling, annual costs, and job-oriented divisions.
  • Initiation Phase: Business costs, identity stakeholders, project charter.
  • Planning Phase: Scope, work breakdown structure, project activities: duration, resources and cost, schedule development and use of project planning activities.
  • Execution, monitoring and controlling phase: Contract administration, project communication, 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./li>
  • 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.