PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Course Description

This course introduces the concept of managerial process in project management. It explores the process of lifecycle management of projects and the tools for decision making. The course will cover the important topics of project management process including cost and time estimation, project scheduling, managing risk, outsourcing, project closure and how to become an effective project manager. The technical and behavioral issues in project management with a broad range of industries to which project management principles can be applied will be also highlighted. By the end of this course the students will be able to understand how project management theories are practiced in business cases and will be able to apply theories in real life cases.

PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Evaluation Tools (Active Term)

Course outcomes

No course outcomes have been defined yet.

Course Syllabus

Reference Books & Course Materials

1. 01 Larson E. and Gray C. (2021). Project Management: The Managerial Process (8th ed.).

Learning Outcomes

1. L01 Developing knowledge on the fundamental principles of project management SOLO 5
2. L02 Explaining the phases in project life cycle SOLO 5
3. L03 Explaining the process of cost and time estimation SOLO 3
4. L04 Developing skills in risk management and project scheduling SOLO 3
5. L05 Planning project schedule SOLO 4

Program Outcomes

1. P01 1. Gained the necessary skills to learn and adopt a spirit of continuous learning in their professional life.
2. P02 2. Developed various skills by working independently via specific learned techniques that both triggered individual efforts and encouraged collaborative work.
3. P03 3. Acquired the essential knowledge and skills to apply key theories, models and applications within the global business context.
4. P04 4. Adopted and applied critical and strategic thinking together with research capabilities for efficient and effective business decisions.
5. P05 5. Utilized and managed ethically information technologies required for contemporary business world.
6. P06 6. Been equipped with conceptual and analytical skills necessary for team work within global organizations.
7. P07 7. Displayed their learnt communication skills that are required to effectively interact in a cross cultural and diverse international work environment.
8. P08 8. Applied their acquired knowledge within the changing work environment.
9. P09 9. Developed an understanding of ethical perspectives and social responsibilities to be used at work and in personal life.

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