Project Management and Evaluation
- Education
- 400 level
- 2 credit units
- 180 pages
- 14 units
This course introduces students to the principles and practices of project management and evaluation. It covers key concepts such as project initiation, planning, budgeting, and resource management. Students will learn about different types of project organizational structures and how to address organizational issues in project management. The course also examines project evaluation methodologies, including post-project evaluation, to ensure successful project outcomes and continuous improvement.
About this course
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Study hours
- 156 hours
- Maths
- Basic
- Content
- Theoretical, practical, case study
- Practical work
- Yes
- Assignments
- Computer Based Assessments
- Discussion Forums
- Portfolio Presentation
- Final Examination
What you'll read
The real module and unit structure of LIS412, taken from the course material NOUN publishes.
One paragraph, so you can see how it reads
LIS412 · UNIT 1: CONCEPT OF PROJECT
Source of Fund National stock markets and from domestic financial institutions International organizations like World Bank, IMF, ADB, DFID and others mostly as loan, yet times providing for some grants.
What you should be able to do
- Define project management and evaluation concepts.
- Understand different types of projects and their characteristics.
- Apply project management processes and techniques.
- Evaluate project organizational structures.
- Manage project resources effectively.
- Apply conflict resolution strategies in project settings.
- Conduct project evaluations and post-project audits.
What it prepares you for
- Project Manager
- Project Coordinator
- Project Analyst
- Program Manager
- Team Lead
- Construction
- Information Technology
- Healthcare
- Education
- Government
Where it gets hard
The units students slow down on, and what makes each one heavy.
- Module 2: Project Organisation
Unit 3 Matrix Organisation Organisation Structure
Understanding the dynamics of power sharing and reporting relationships in a matrix organization requires careful analysis and practical experience.
- Module 3: Resources in Project Management
Unit 2 Resource Management
Accurately estimating and allocating resources requires a deep understanding of project tasks, dependencies, and potential constraints.
A suggested way through it
13 weeks, about 30 hours in total. Yours will differ.
- Week 1Module 1: Project
Unit 1: Concept of Project · 2 hours
Read Unit 1: Definition of a project, objectives, types, characteristics, selection criteria, and methods.. Complete Self-Assessment Exercise 1 to test your understanding of project concepts.. Reflect on how project selection methods apply to library projects..
- Week 2Module 1: Project
Unit 2: Concept of Project Management · 2 hours
Study Unit 2: Project management definition, importance, objectives, steps, principles, and the role of a project manager.. Complete Self-Assessment Exercise 2 to reinforce your knowledge of project management objectives.. Consider how project management principles can improve library operations..
- Week 3Module 1: Project
Unit 3: Project Initiation · 2 hours
Review Unit 3: Project initiation steps, scope identification, team skills, and risk assessment.. Complete Self-Assessment Exercise 3 to assess your understanding of project risk identification.. Discuss the importance of stakeholder involvement in project initiation..
- Week 4Module 1: Project
Unit 4: Project Planning · 2 hours
Study Unit 4: Project planning, purpose, elements, and scope.. Complete Self-Assessment Exercise 1 to test your knowledge of project planning components.. Outline the steps involved in creating a project plan for a library project..
- Week 5Module 1: Project
Unit 5: Project Budgeting · 2 hours
Read Unit 5: Project budgeting, budget management, budgeting process, and cost estimation.. Complete Self-Assessment Exercise 1 to reinforce your understanding of project budgeting.. Practice estimating costs for different phases of a library project..
- Week 6Module 2: Project Organisation
Unit 1: Functional Organisation Structure · 2 hours
Study Unit 1: Functional organization structure definition, advantages, disadvantages, and the role of a project manager.. Complete Self-Assessment Exercise 1 to test your understanding of functional organization structures.. Analyze how a functional structure impacts project management in a library setting..
- Week 7Module 2: Project Organisation
Unit 2: Pure Project Organisation Structure · 2 hours
Study Unit 2: Pure project organization structure definition, advantages, disadvantages, and the role of a project manager.. Complete Self-Assessment Exercise 1 to test your understanding of pure project organization structures.. Compare and contrast functional and pure project structures in terms of project management effectiveness..
- Week 8Module 2: Project Organisation
Unit 3 Matrix Organisation Organisation Structure · 2 hours
Study Unit 3: Matrix organization structure definition, advantages, disadvantages, and the role of a project manager.. Complete Self-Assessment Exercise 1 to test your understanding of matrix organization structures.. Evaluate the suitability of a matrix structure for managing complex library projects..
- Week 9Module 3: Resources in Project Management
Unit 1 Definition of Project Resource · 2 hours
Read Unit 1: Definition of project resource, types, allocation, and importance.. Complete Self-Assessment Exercise 1 to test your understanding of project resource concepts.. Identify key resources needed for a library automation project..
- Week 10Module 3: Resources in Project Management
Unit 2 Resource Management · 2 hours
Study Unit 2: Resource management definition, tools, techniques, and constraints.. Complete Self-Assessment Exercise 1 to reinforce your knowledge of project resource management.. Develop a resource management plan for a library project..
- Week 11Module 4: Project Evaluation
Unit 1 Concept of Project Evaluation · 2 hours
Study Unit 1: Concept of project evaluation, objectives, types, and principles.. Complete Self-Assessment Exercise 1 to test your understanding of project evaluation.. Design an evaluation plan for a completed library project..
- Week 12Module 4: Project Evaluation
Unit 2 Concept of Post Project Evaluation (Post Audit) · 2 hours
Study Unit 2: Concept of post project evaluation, objectives, and types.. Complete Self-Assessment Exercise 1 to reinforce your knowledge of post-project evaluation.. Conduct a post-project evaluation for a hypothetical library project..
- Week 13Module 5: Organisational Issues in Project Management
Unit 1 Leadership & Project Management · 3 hours
Review Unit 1: Leadership definition, theories, and styles in project management.. Review Unit 2: Conflicts and project management, causes, and resolution.. Complete all Tutor-Marked Assignments and prepare for final examination..
Unit 2 Interpersonal Aspects in Project Management · 3 hours
Review Unit 1: Leadership definition, theories, and styles in project management.. Review Unit 2: Conflicts and project management, causes, and resolution.. Complete all Tutor-Marked Assignments and prepare for final examination..
Preparing for the exam
- Review all module objectives and key terms.
- Create concept maps linking project management processes.
- Practice applying project management tools and techniques.
- Focus on understanding the differences between project organizational structures.
- Review all Tutor-Marked Assignments (TMAs) and discussion forum contributions.
- Practice multiple-choice questions to improve cognitive reasoning skills.
Questions students ask about this course
What is LIS412 about?
This course introduces students to the principles and practices of project management and evaluation. It covers key concepts such as project initiation, planning, budgeting, and resource management. Students will learn about different types of project organizational structures and how to address organizational issues in project management. The course also examines project evaluation methodologies, including post-project evaluation, to ensure successful project outcomes and continuous improvement.
How many units does LIS412 have?
LIS412, Project Management and Evaluation, has 14 units across 5 modules, over 180 pages of course material. You can read it one unit at a time.
How many credit units is LIS412?
LIS412 carries 2 credit units, at 400 level in Education.
Is LIS412 hard?
LIS412 is rated intermediate level, with basic mathematical content. It is mostly theoretical, practical and case study work, and it has a practical component.
How long does LIS412 take to study?
About 156 hours of study, spread across its 14 units.
How is LIS412 assessed?
LIS412 is assessed by Assignments, Computer Based Assessments, Discussion Forums, Portfolio Presentation and Final Examination.
What can I do with LIS412?
Project Manager, Project Coordinator, Project Analyst, Program Manager and Team Lead.