Project Management, Monitoring And Evaluation
- Social Sciences
- 300 level
- 2 credit units
- 147 pages
- 1 units
This course provides an in-depth understanding of project management, monitoring, and evaluation within a development context. It explores key analytic debates, concepts, components, and practical skills essential for successful project implementation. Students will learn to manage project structures, scope, budgets, schedules, and quality assurance. The course also covers development monitoring and evaluation, data collection methods, and the application of social impact assessments, preparing students for roles in development organizations.
About this course
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Study hours
- 26 hours
- Maths
- Basic
- Content
- Theoretical, case study
- Practical work
- No
- Assignments
- Tutor marked assessments
- Final examination
What you'll read
The real module and unit structure of DES314, taken from the course material NOUN publishes.
One paragraph, so you can see how it reads
DES314 · Module 1 Unit 1: Answers to SAE 1
The presentation schedule included in your course materials gives you the important dates in the year for the completion of tutor-marking assignments and attending tutorials. Remember, you are required to submit all your assignments by due date. You should be guided against falling behind in your work.
What you should be able to do
- Understand key analytic debates in project management and evaluation.
- Comprehend and manipulate complex analytical arguments in project management.
- Relate debates and analytical arguments to theories, policy, and practice.
- Evaluate the impact of project management in development interventions.
- Apply practical skills and techniques in project management, monitoring, and evaluation.
What it prepares you for
- Project Manager
- Development Officer
- Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist
- Program Coordinator
- Social Impact Analyst
- International Development
- Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs)
- Government Agencies
- Community Development
- Social Enterprise
Where it gets hard
The units students slow down on, and what makes each one heavy.
- Module 1: UNDERSTANDING THE MEANING OF PROJECT AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Unit 4: Understanding Project Management Tools and Techniques (selected tools)
Requires understanding of various tools and their application in different project scenarios, demanding analytical and decision-making skills.
- Module 4: DEVELOPMENT PROJECT EVALUATION
UNIT 2 Data Collection Methods/tools, Stakeholder's & Institutional Analysis.
Involves complex data analysis and interpretation to determine the effectiveness and impact of development projects, requiring strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
A suggested way through it
13 weeks, about 30 hours in total. Yours will differ.
- Week 1Module 1: UNDERSTANDING THE MEANING OF PROJECT AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Unit 1: Concept and Importance of Project Management in Development Context · 2 hours
Read Unit 1: Concept and Importance of Project Management in Development Context.. Define project and project management.. Discuss the importance of project management in development.. Complete Self-Assessment Exercise 1..
- Week 2Module 1: UNDERSTANDING THE MEANING OF PROJECT AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Unit 2: The Profession and Practice of Project Management · 2 hours
Read Unit 2: The Profession and Practice of Project Management.. Understand the role of project managers.. Discuss the practices in project management.. Complete Self-Assessment Exercise 2..
- Week 3Module 1: UNDERSTANDING THE MEANING OF PROJECT AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Unit 3: Project Management Cycle and Processes · 2 hours
Read Unit 3: Project Management Cycle and Processes.. Explain the project management cycle.. Discuss the project management eco-system.. Complete Self-Assessment Exercise 1..
- Week 4Module 1: UNDERSTANDING THE MEANING OF PROJECT AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Unit 4: Understanding Project Management Tools and Techniques (selected tools) · 2 hours
Read Unit 4: Understanding Project Management Tools and Techniques (selected tools).. Understand project planning.. Discuss project management techniques and tools.. Complete Self-Assessment Exercise 2..
- Week 5Module 2: ESSENTIALS OF DEVELOPMENT PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Unit 1: The Project Management Processes · 2 hours
Read Unit 1: Project Management Processes.. Understand the project management processes.. Discuss the enabling processes.. Complete Self-Assessment Exercise 1..
- Week 6Module 2: ESSENTIALS OF DEVELOPMENT PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Unit 2: Project organizational Structure · 2 hours
Read Unit 2: Project Organizational Structure.. Understand the meaning of project organization culture.. Discuss factors in designing organization structure.. Complete Self-Assessment Exercise 1..
- Week 7Module 2: ESSENTIALS OF DEVELOPMENT PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Unit 3: The Roles, Skills and Responsibilities in Project management · 2 hours
Read Unit 3: The Roles, Skills and Responsibilities in Project management.. Understand the roles of the project manager.. Discuss the responsibilities of the project manager.. Complete Self-Assessment Exercise 2..
- Week 8MODULE 3: DEVELOPMENT PROJECT MONITORING
UNIT 1 Concepts and Relevance of Development Project Monitoring. · 2 hours
Read Unit 1: Concepts and Relevance of Development Project Monitoring.. Understand development project monitoring.. Discuss the purpose of development project monitoring.. Complete Self-Assessment Exercise 1..
UNIT 2 Differences and Complimentary functions of Monitoring & Evaluation. · 2 hours
Read Unit 2: Differences and Complimentary functions of Monitoring & Evaluation.. Understand the differences between monitoring and evaluation.. Discuss the complementary functions.. Complete Self-Assessment Exercise 2..
- Week 9MODULE 3: DEVELOPMENT PROJECT MONITORING
UNIT 3 Components/ Tools for Monitoring (Indicators, Baseline and Targets). · 2 hours
Read Unit 3: Components/ Tools for Monitoring (Indicators, Baseline and Targets).. Understand indicators in relation to baseline and targets.. Discuss the characteristics of indicators.. Complete Self-Assessment Exercise 1..
- Week 10MODULE 3: DEVELOPMENT PROJECT MONITORING
UNIT 4 Developing a Monitoring Plan. · 2 hours
Read Unit 4: Developing a Monitoring Plan.. Understand the importance of a monitoring plan.. Discuss the key processes in developing a monitoring plan.. Complete Self-Assessment Exercise 2..
- Week 11MODULE 4: DEVELOPMENT PROJECT EVALUATION
UNIT 1 Concepts and Relevance of Development Project Evaluation. · 2 hours
Read Unit 1: Concepts and Relevance of Development Project Evaluation.. Understand the concept of development project evaluation.. Discuss the purpose of development project evaluation.. Complete Self-Assessment Exercise 1..
- Week 12MODULE 4: DEVELOPMENT PROJECT EVALUATION
UNIT 2 Data Collection Methods/tools, Stakeholder's & Institutional Analysis. · 2 hours
Read Unit 2: Data Collection Methods/tools, Stakeholder's & Institutional Analysis.. Understand data collection methods.. Discuss stakeholder and institutional analysis.. Complete Self-Assessment Exercise 2..
- Week 13MODULE 4: DEVELOPMENT PROJECT EVALUATION
UNIT 3 Understanding and applying Social Impact Assessment Tools & Techniques. · 2 hours
Read Unit 3: Understanding and applying Social Impact Assessment Tools & Techniques.. Understand social impact assessment techniques.. Discuss the principles of social impact assessment.. Complete Self-Assessment Exercise 1..
UNIT 4 Reporting Social Impact Assessment outcomes to Donors/ Stakeholders. · 2 hours
Read Unit 4: Reporting Social Impact Assessment outcomes to Donors/ Stakeholders.. Understand reporting social impact assessment outcomes.. Discuss the strategy for communications and reporting to stakeholders.. Complete Self-Assessment Exercise 2..
Preparing for the exam
- Create a detailed study schedule allocating specific time slots for each module and unit, focusing on understanding key concepts and methodologies.
- Develop concept maps linking project management processes (planning, implementation, monitoring, evaluation) to real-world case studies to enhance practical application.
- Practice applying project management tools (Gantt charts, PERT) to hypothetical project scenarios to improve problem-solving skills and time management.
- Review and summarize key theories and models related to social impact assessment, focusing on their application in different development contexts.
- Form study groups to discuss and debate complex topics, such as stakeholder engagement strategies and ethical considerations in project evaluation, to deepen understanding.
- Analyze past exam papers to identify frequently tested topics and question formats, tailoring your study approach to address these areas effectively.
- Prioritize understanding the differences and complementary functions of monitoring and evaluation, focusing on their practical application in project management.
- Create flashcards summarizing key terms and definitions related to project management, monitoring, and evaluation for quick review and memorization.
Questions students ask about this course
What is DES314 about?
This course provides an in-depth understanding of project management, monitoring, and evaluation within a development context. It explores key analytic debates, concepts, components, and practical skills essential for successful project implementation. Students will learn to manage project structures, scope, budgets, schedules, and quality assurance. The course also covers development monitoring and evaluation, data collection methods, and the application of social impact assessments, preparing students for roles in development organizations.
How many units does DES314 have?
DES314, Project Management, Monitoring And Evaluation, has 1 unit across 1 module, over 147 pages of course material. You can read it one unit at a time.
How many credit units is DES314?
DES314 carries 2 credit units, at 300 level in Social Sciences.
Is DES314 hard?
DES314 is rated intermediate level, with basic mathematical content. It is mostly theoretical and case study work.
How long does DES314 take to study?
About 26 hours of study, spread across its 1 units.
How is DES314 assessed?
DES314 is assessed by assignments, tutor marked assessments and final examination.
What can I do with DES314?
Project Manager, Development Officer, Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist, Program Coordinator and Social Impact Analyst.