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CRD407Management Sciences2 Unitsintermediate

Project Planning, Management, Monitoring And Evaluation

This course, Project Planning Management, Monitoring and Evaluation, introduces undergraduate students to the fundamentals of project management. It covers key concepts such as project planning, execution, controlling, and evaluation techniques applicable in both private and public sectors. Students will learn about project lifecycles, stakeholder analysis, and the importance of monitoring and evaluation in ensuring project success. The course also explores financial aspects, including cost of capital, time value of money, and capital budgeting.

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208h

Study Time

13

Weeks

16h

Per Week

intermediate

Math Level

Course Keywords

Project PlanningMonitoringEvaluationManagementCapital Budgeting

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level

Builds on foundational knowledge

65%

intermediate

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Math Level

Moderate Math

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Learning Type

Theoretical Focus

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Project Planning

2

Project Controlling

3

Project Management Roles

4

Management Skills

5

Monitoring and Evaluation

6

Cost of Capital

7

Time Value of Money

8

Capital Budgeting

9

Portfolio Management

Total Topics9 topics

Ready to Start

No specific requirements needed

This course is designed to be accessible to all students. You can start immediately without any prior knowledge or specific preparation.

Assessment Methods

How your progress will be evaluated (3 methods)

Assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Tutor-Marked Assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Final Examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Career Opportunities

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Project Manager

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Project Coordinator

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Management Analyst

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Business Development Manager

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Financial Analyst

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Industry Applications

Real-world sectors where you can apply your knowledge

ConstructionEngineeringTelecommunicationsInformation TechnologyHealthcareGovernment

Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week

1

Module 1: Project Planning Management, Monitoring and Evaluation

2h

Unit 1: Project Planning

2 study hours

•Define project, project planning, management, monitoring, and evaluation.
•Identify stages in planning and execution.
•Explain the monitoring and controlling cycle.
•Discuss monitoring and controlling process group processes.
•Differentiate between Monitoring and Evaluation.

Week

2

Module 1: Project Planning Management, Monitoring and Evaluation

4h

Unit 2: Project Controlling and Project Control Systems

2 study hours

•State factors necessitating independence of control unit.
•Elucidate the role of a project manager.
•Highlight formal system development guides.
•Explain methods used for project controlling.

Unit 3: Seven Principles of Planning By John C. Maxwell

2 study hours

•Discuss the four types of planning.
•Highlight causes of individuals not planning.
•Enumerate the principles of planning.

Week

3

Module 1: Project Planning Management, Monitoring and Evaluation

4h

Unit 4: Four Types of Planning for Sustainable Business Success

2 study hours

•Elucidate planning in occupation.
•Explain various natures of plan.
•Understand crucial components of strategic planning.
•Highlight characteristics of each plan.

Unit 5: The Planning Process – An Obvious Non-negotiable to Long-term Success

2 study hours

•Understand nature of planning as part of management.
•Explain planning process.
•Elucidate on four key planning processes.
•Question to achieve strategic planning.

Week

4

Module 2: Role, Responsibilities and Skills

2h

Unit 1: The Project Management Roles

2 study hours

•Explain the role of a project manager.
•Understand the concept of integrator.

Week

5

Module 2: Role, Responsibilities and Skills

2h

Unit 2: Project Planning and Implementation Skills

2 study hours

•Understand the skills of a project manager.
•Describe project manager as a Communicator, Leader, Coordinator, and Motivator.

Week

6

Module 2: Role, Responsibilities and Skills

2h

Unit 3: Responsibilities of the Project Manager

2 study hours

•Identify the responsibilities of the project manager.
•Define project manager as a Planner, Organizer, Director, and Controller.

Week

7

Module 2: Role, Responsibilities and Skills

2h

Unit 4: Management Skills

2 study hours

•Understand management skill.
•Explain each of the management skills.
•Elucidate on influence and power of the project manager.
•Highlight the Influence and Power of the Project Manager.

Week

8

Module 2: Role, Responsibilities and Skills

2h

Unit 5: Monitoring and Evaluation

2 study hours

•Define Monitoring and Evaluation.
•Understand the differences between Monitoring and Evaluation.
•Explain the importance of Monitoring and Evaluation.
•Understand performance measurement.

Week

9

Module 3: Project Planning Management, Monitoring and Evaluation

2h

Unit 1: The Cost of Capital Theory

2 study hours

•Explain what is meant by the cost of capital.
•Discuss the cost of capital.

Week

10

Module 3: Project Planning Management, Monitoring and Evaluation

2h

Unit 2: Time Value of Money

2 study hours

•Discuss the concept of the time value of money.
•Explain the methods used to adjust the impact of time on money.

Week

11

Module 3: Project Planning Management, Monitoring and Evaluation

2h

Unit 3: Capital Budgeting

2 study hours

•Discuss capital budgeting.
•Describe the Capital budgeting process.

Week

12

Module 3: Project Planning Management, Monitoring and Evaluation

2h

Unit 4: Portfolio Management

2 study hours

•Explain the concepts of portfolio management.
•Explain the importance of resources analysis.
•Identify other strategic option.

Week

13

Module 3: Project Planning Management, Monitoring and Evaluation

2h

Unit 5: Discounted Cash Flow Criteria

2 study hours

•Understand discounted cash flow criteria in investment decision making.
•Discuss their practical applications

This study schedule is in beta and may not be accurate. Please use it as a guide and consult the course outline for the most accurate information.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Review all Tutor-Marked Assignments (TMAs) and their solutions to reinforce understanding of key concepts.

2

Create a study schedule allocating specific time slots for each module and unit, focusing on areas of weakness.

3

Practice applying discounted cash flow techniques (NPV, IRR) to various project scenarios.

4

Develop concept maps linking project planning stages with monitoring and evaluation processes.

5

Focus on understanding the roles and responsibilities of a project manager in different project phases.

6

Solve past examination questions to familiarize yourself with the exam format and question types.

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