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Objective
Is to explore students to all aspects of Project Management covering project identification, formulation,
planning, scheduling & control. The course will enable the students to acquire the concepts, tools &
techniques of Project Management and to get an exposure to MS Projects Software
REFERENCE BOOKS AUTHOR / PUBLICATION
Project Management for Business &
Nicholas, John M. Pearson Education
Technology (Principles & Practice)
Project Management – A Managerial Meredith, Jack R / Mantel, Samuel J. JW
Approach, 5 th e & Sons, 2002
Project Management, 8 th e Lock, Dennis. Gower, 2003
Modern Project Management Howes, Norman R. Amacom 2001
Projects: Planning, Analysis, Selection, Chandra, Prasanna. Tata McGraw Hill
Implementation & Review, 5 th e 2004
Gido / Clements. SouthWestern College
Successful Project Management, 4 th e
Pub 2008
Gray, C. / Larson, E. McGraw Hill/ Irwin
Project Management, 4 th e
2007
Detailed Syllabus
Introduction to Project Management: Definition, functions, evolution of Project Management,
classification of projects, Project Management in different environments
The Project Management Systems, Methodologies & Systems Development Cycle: Systems
approach, systems analysis, systems development, project feasibility, project life cycle, project appraisal,
project contracting, the phases of systems development cycle
Project Feasibility Study: Developing a project plan, market & technical analysis, financial analysis,
evaluation of project proposals, risk analysis, sensitivity analysis, social cost benefit analysis
Project Planning: Planning fundamentals, project master plan, work breakdown structure & other tools
of project planning, work packages project organization structure & responsibilities, responsibility matrix
Project Scheduling: Use of Gantt Charts & network diagrams, activity of node diagrams, activity on
arrow diagrams, the critical path, time based networks
PERT, CPM, Resource Allocation & GERT: Tools & techniques for scheduling development, crashing
of networks, timecost relationship, resource leveling multiple project scheduling, GERT
Cost Estimating & Budgeting: Cost estimating process elements of budgeting, project cost accounting
& management information systems, cost schedules & forecasts
Managing Risks in Projects: Risk concept & identification, risk assessment, risk priority, risk response
planning, risk management methods
Project Control: Information monitoring, internal & external project control, cost accounting systems for
project control, control process, performance analysis, variance limits, issues in project control.
Project management Information Systems: Computer based tools, features of PMIS, using project
management software (MS Projects)
Project Evaluation, Reporting & Termination: Project reviews & reporting, closing the contract
Project Organization Structure & Integration: Requirements of project organizations, different
structure & integration in large scale projects, roles of project manager & project team
Managing Participation, Team Work & Conflict: Leadership in project management, building teams,
resolving conflicts
Software Project Management: Systems engineering, design & system development, documentation,
fast evolving technologies & methodologies
Project Quality & Procurement Management: Quality assurance, quality audit, tools & techniques of
TQM, contracts management
Case Studies
Faculty will identify appropriate cases.
Suggested Schedule of Sessions
Topic No. of Sessions
Introduction to Project Management 1
The Project Management Systems, Methodologies & System Development Cycle 2
Project Feasibility Study 4
Project Planning 2
Project Scheduling 2
PERT, CPM, Resource Allocation & GERT 5
Cost Estimating & Budgeting 2
Managing Risks in Projects 2
Project Control 2
Project Management Information Systems 2
Project Evaluation, Reporting & Termination 1
Project Organization Structure & Integration 2
Managing Participation, Teamwork & Conflict 2
Software Project Management 2
Project Quality & Procurement Management 2
Total 33