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Project Management In Education

This course explores the theory and practice of educational management, covering essential concepts such as planning, organizing, staffing, communication, controlling, and decision-making. It examines techniques for project management, including network analysis, PERT, CPM, PPBS, and MBO. The course also delves into national development plans and their impact on education, emphasizing project analysis, financial management, and sustainability in educational settings. Students will learn to apply these principles to effectively manage and evaluate educational projects.

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156h
Study Time
13
Weeks
12h
Per Week
basic
Math Level
Course Keywords
Educational ManagementProject ManagementNetwork AnalysisPPBSCost-Benefit Analysis

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level
Builds on foundational knowledge
65%
intermediate
➕
Math Level
Basic Math
🔬
Learning Type
Hands-on Practice

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Educational Management Concepts

2

Project Management Techniques

3

Network Analysis (PERT, CPM)

4

Planning Programming Budgeting System (PPBS)

5

Management by Objectives (MBO)

6

National Development Plans

7

Project Appraisal

8

Financial Analysis

9

Human Resource Development

10

Project Implementation

11

Sustainability

Total Topics11 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 assessments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

final examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Career Opportunities

Explore the career paths this course opens up for you

Education Administrator

Apply your skills in this growing field

Project Manager

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Education Planner

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School Principal

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Policy Analyst

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Industry Applications

Real-world sectors where you can apply your knowledge

Education SectorGovernment AgenciesNon-Profit OrganizationsEducational Consulting

Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

Module 1: Introduction

3h

Unit 1: Concept of Educational Management

3 study hours
  • •Define educational management and its importance.
  • •Identify and explain the processes of educational management: planning, organizing, staffing, communication, controlling, and decision making.
  • •Discuss effective management strategies for achieving educational goals.
Week
2

Module 1: Introduction

3h

Unit 2: Basic Mgt./Techniques

3 study hours
  • •Describe network analysis and its key terms: activities, events, critical path, slack, and float.
  • •Explain the rules of construction network.
  • •Discuss Programme Evaluation and Review Technique (PERT) and its features.
Week
3

Module 1: Introduction

3h

Unit 3: Educational Management and Project Management

3 study hours
  • •Define project and project management.
  • •Discuss the characteristics of project management teams.
  • •Highlight and discuss the organizational, behavioral, and organizational process aspects of project management.
Week
4

Module 1: Introduction

3h

Unit 4: National Development Plans and Project in Education

3 study hours
  • •List the different national development plans with dates.
  • •Explain each development plan and the educational projects embarked upon during those periods.
  • •Discuss briefly the features of the rolling plans.
Week
5

Module 2:

3h

Unit 1: The Nature and Scope of a Project

3 study hours
  • •Define a project and examine its nature.
  • •Discuss the scope of a project, including the project cycle, appraisals, feasibility studies, implementation, evaluation, and management.
  • •Describe the technical, managerial, organizational, commercial, and economic aspects of a project.
Week
6

Module 2:

3h

Unit 2: Appraising of Project Cycle

3 study hours
  • •Define project cycle and identify its stages.
  • •Explain the different terminologies used to describe the project life cycle.
  • •Discuss the key concepts in the project cycle: need assessment, program design, implementation, and evaluation.
Week
7

Module 2:

3h

Unit 3: Project Analysis in Educational Project

3 study hours
  • •Define project analysis and discuss its stages.
  • •State the elements of project analysis.
  • •Analyze the arguments for and against project analysis.
  • •Explain the various issues that touch on project analysis: feasibility, viability, accounting, decision analysis, and financing.
Week
8

Module 2:

3h

Unit 4: Project Financial Analysis

3 study hours
  • •Define financial analysis and state its objectives.
  • •Discuss the steps taken in financial analysis.
  • •Explain the contents of financial analysis.
  • •Describe the nature of ratio analysis and its significance and limitations.
Week
9

Module 2:

3h

Unit 5: Pre-Feasibility Analysis

3 study hours
  • •Justify the need for a pre-feasibility study.
  • •Define pre-feasibility study and list its different areas.
  • •Explain the modules in the marketing, engineering, manpower, financial, economic, and social areas of the pre-feasibility study.
Week
10

Module 2:

3h

Unit 6: Conducting Feasibility Analysis

3 study hours
  • •Define and understand what a feasibility study is.
  • •Recognize the strategic importance of a feasibility study in project implementation.
  • •Explain the elements of a feasibility study and discuss the various stages it goes through.
Week
11

Module 3:

3h

Unit 1: Human Resource Development: Implication for Project Management

3 study hours
  • •Identify key skills for effective training.
  • •Contrast job description with job specification.
  • •Discuss methods of training and explain career development.
  • •Relate human resource development with project management.
Week
12

Module 3:

3h

Unit 2: Aspect of Project Appraisal

3 study hours
  • •Define project appraisal and discuss its major aspects.
  • •Develop a methodology for project appraisal.
  • •Explain the nature of project management and organization.
  • •Discuss the importance of community participation in project implementation.
Week
13

Module 3:

3h

Unit 3: Project Implementation

3 study hours
  • •Define implementation and analyze its principles.
  • •Explain the essential factors of the implementation process.
  • •Discuss the tasks of the project manager and the importance of communication between management and workers.
  • •Describe the tools of public relation appraisal and participatory assessment monitoring and evaluation (PAME).

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Create concept maps linking Educational Management concepts (Units 1-4) to practical applications (Units 5-7).

2

Practice network analysis problems from Unit 2 weekly.

3

Review financial analysis formulas (Units 3-4) and apply them to sample project scenarios.

4

Study case studies in Units 5-7 to understand real-world project challenges and solutions.

5

Focus on key terms and definitions from Units 1-4 to build a strong conceptual foundation.

6

Allocate study time proportionally based on unit difficulty and weight in the final exam.

7

Form study groups to discuss complex topics and share insights.

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