DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS & MANAGEMENT STUDIES, FACULTY OF COMMUNICATION & BUSINESS STUDIES TRINCOMALEE CAMPUS, EASTERN UNIVERSITY.

SRI LANKA YEAR IV SEMESTER I COURSE:-GMT 4203: PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Introduction This course examines project management roles and environments, the project life cycle and various techniques of work planning, and control and evaluation to achieve project objectives. The tools currently available to project managers are discussed throughout this course. Course Objectives By the end of this class, the participants should: 1. Know how to manage the flow of project information during the various phases of the project. 2. Be able to manage the various types and sources of risk that are the primary responsibility of the project supervisor. 3. Understand the role of planning and scheduling in the pre-construction phase of a construction project. 4. Be able participate in project layout and start up. 5. Be able to plan for efficient material handling. 6. Understand how project financing plays a role in modern construction management, cash flow, and project cost control.

Course Contents 1. Introduction to Project Management ( 8 Hrs) Definitions of Project Characteristics of a Project Classifications of Project Importance of Project Project Management Project Manager Characteristics of a effective Project Manager Current Issues in Project Management The relationship between Project Management & General Management

2. Project Environment and Life Cycle ( 5 Hrs) The Project Model The four phases of Project Management The 7-S of Project Management Project Life Cycle Model

3. Project Identification & Planning (5 Hrs) Project Identification Areas of Project Planning Functions of Planning Principles of Planning 4. Project Formulation Feasibility Study (5 Hrs) Problems of Project Formulation Significance of Project Formulation Elements & Stages of Project Formulation Factors obstructing Project Formulation Types of Appraisal Methods

5. Project Implementation (12 Hrs) Budgeting & Cost Estimating Scheduling Resource Allocating Project Control 6. Project Termination & Improvement (5 Hrs) Project Auditing Project Termination 7. Project failure/ success (5 Hrs) Project management causes of Project Failure Project management causes of Project Success

Evaluation Individual Assessment Individual Assignment Mid Semester Examination Group Activity Group Report Writing Group Report Presentation Final Examination Total

10 Marks 10 Marks 05 Marks 10 Marks 65 Marks 100 Marks

References: Harvey Maylor, Project Management, 3rd Edition, Person Education (Singapore) pte, ltd. India Jack R. Meredith, Samuel J.Mante, Project Management- A Management Approach, 2000, 4th edition, John Wiley & sons, New York John m Nicholas, Project Management for Business & Techniques, Principal & Practices, 2005, Person Education India Mike Field, Laurie Keller (1998), Project Management (1st Edition), International Thomas Business Press Other Project Management Books 2