PROJECT MANAGEMENT

PROJECT MANAGEMENT

STUDY GUIDE

PROGRAMME CREDIT POINTS NOTIONAL LEARNING

: MBA Final Year : 20 points : 200 hours over 1 semester

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AIMS OF THE MODULE

The broad aims of this module are to: Provide an overview of the concepts and techniques used in generic project management. Equip the learner with specific knowledge on effective management of the constraints in project management, namely scope, cost, quality and time. Enable the learner to apply common techniques and tools used in project management to manage scope, time, cost and quality. Equip the learner with leadership skills to ensure proper management of human resources in project management. Ensure learners are familiar with project resource management, including project financial management. Provide knowledge on tools and techniques to ensure effective project communication and risk management.

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OUTCOMES OF THE MODULE

Upon completion of this programme, students should be able to: Understand and apply generic project management concepts and definitions. Understand the significance and impact of and relationship among the constraints in a

project environment. Demonstrate an understanding of the use of common tools and techniques used in the

different stages of a project life cycle. Effectively apply common project management tools and techniques, such as Work

Breakdown Structures, Gantt charts, Network diagrams and Critical Path Method, to manage project scope and time. Demonstrate an understanding of potential project resource problems, and apply project tools to alleviate these problems. Apply communication and risk management tools and techniques in a project management environment. Demonstrate an understanding of leadership expertise required to successfully manage and lead project teams, and to network with various project stakeholders. Understand project quality concepts, and apply tools used to monitor and improve project quality at different stages of the project life cycle.

Each section of the module has a more detailed list of outcomes.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION .....................................................................................................................6 1. INTRODUCTION TO PROJECT MANAGEMENT .........................................................10 2. PROJECT SCOPE, QUALITY, WORK BREAKDOWN STRUCTURE AND NETWORK DIAGRAM ..............................................................................................................................28 3. DEVELOPING THE PROJECT SCHEDULE....................................................................46 4. PROJECT RESOURCE MANAGEMENT.........................................................................63 5. PROJECT COSTS, BUDGET AND EARNED VALUE..................................................800 6. PROJECT COMMUNICATION AND DOCUMENTATION ...........................................96 7. PROJECT RISK MANAGEMENT...................................................................................109 8. PROJECT MANAGEMENT LEADERSHIP ...................................................................121 9. PROJECT QUALITY MANAGEMENT ..........................................................................140 10. BIBLIOGRAPHY............................................................................................................162

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