Principles of Project Management (PM) is built on the foundations of The Project Management Institute’s (PMI) standards and guidelines, collectively referred to as PM Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide). This course prepares learners to carry out PM responsibilities in the work environment and write the PMI project management certification exams. Starting with the definition of PM and its related concepts, this course further explores portfolio management, project selection criteria, the role of a project manager, project team, and stakeholders, organizational influences, and project life cycle. Discussions on the phases of PM life cycle and its related processes include project initiation, planning, executing, monitoring and controlling, and closing.
PM concepts, techniques, and tools related to project charter, input and output, scope, integration and collaboration, theory of constraints, PM plan, risks management, ethics, human resources, change management, procurement, international quality standards, time and scheduling, cost and budgeting, Gantt chart, Critical Path Method, and PM software are integral parts of the course.
Credits: 3
Hours: 45 (Lecture Hours: 45)
Total Weeks: 15
Prerequisites:
Enrolment in Post-Degree Diploma in Business Management, and 9 credits of MGMT courses, OR permission of Chair.
Non-Course Prerequisites:
None
Co-requisites:
None
Detailed Course Content, Topics and Sequence Covered:
- Defining the Project
- Modern Project Management and Software
- Organization Strategy and Project Selection
- Organization: Structure and Culture
- Estimating Project Times and Costs
- Developing a Project Plan
- Managing Risk
- Scheduling Resources and Costs
- Reducing Project Duration
- Leadership: Characteristics of an Effective Project Manager
- Managing Project Teams
- Managing Inter-organizational Relations
- Progress and Performance Measurement and Evaluation
- Project Closure
Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of the Project Management course, students will be able to
- Define, integrate and explain PM, the need and applications of PM knowledge and skills, and the role and responsibilities of a project manager.
- Identify the PMBOK® Guide Body of Knowledge and Processes.
- Define the key project management concepts and terminology such as project team, project stakeholders, project life cycle and project management life cycle.
- Describe with applications the initiation, planning, executing, monitoring and controlling, and closing phases of project management.
- List and describe four key elements of a project plan.
- Explain socio-technical approach to PM.
- Explain critical PM concepts and describe various scenarios of their application.
- Describe the importance of various aspects of PM to the success of the overall plan.
- Use PM tools and techniques such as Gantt Chart, Critical Path Method, and PM software to help plan and manage project‐related work.
Knowledge:
Project Management Body of Knowledge
Skills:
- Preparing Gantt Chart
- Critical Path Method (CPM
Attitudes:
Competent and Can do
Technologies:
Basic Introduction to MS Project
Grading System: Letters
Passing Grade: D (50%)
Percentage of Individual Work: 85
Percentage of Group Work: 15
Textbooks:
Textbooks are subject to change. Please contact the bookstore at your local campus for current book lists.