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MPA858Management Sciences2 Unitsintermediate

Development Planning, Project Preparation And Implementation

This course introduces students to the fundamental principles and practices of development planning, project preparation, and implementation. It covers key concepts, models, and the political dynamics involved in planning processes. Students will learn about plan preparation, feasibility studies, project implementation strategies, and monitoring and evaluation techniques. The course also examines the Nigerian and African development planning experiences, providing practical insights and lessons for effective planning and execution.

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156h

Study Time

13

Weeks

12h

Per Week

basic

Math Level

Course Keywords

Development PlanningProject PreparationImplementationMonitoringEvaluation

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level

Builds on foundational knowledge

65%

intermediate

➕

Math Level

Basic Math

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Learning Type

Theoretical Focus

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Development Planning Concepts

2

Planning Models and Theories

3

Politics of Planning

4

Programme Planning

5

Project Preparation

6

Project Implementation

7

Monitoring and Evaluation

8

Nigerian Planning Experience

9

African Planning Experience

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 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

Development Planner

Apply your skills in this growing field

Project Manager

Apply your skills in this growing field

Policy Analyst

Apply your skills in this growing field

Public Administrator

Apply your skills in this growing field

Government Official

Apply your skills in this growing field

Industry Applications

Real-world sectors where you can apply your knowledge

GovernmentNon-profitInternational DevelopmentConsultingPublic Sector

Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week

1

Module 1: Development Planning

2h

Unit 1: The Concept of Development Planning

2 study hours

•Define development plan and development planning
•Explain the meaning of development plan and development planning
•Differentiate types of development planning
•State the need and the importance of development planning

Week

2

Module 1: Development Planning

2h

Unit 2: Models and Theories of Development Planning

2 study hours

•Describe the concept of a planning model
•Differentiate between basic types of planning models
•Explain the aggregate model
•Explain the sectoral planning model

Week

3

Module 1: Development Planning

2h

Unit 3: Politics of Development Planning

2 study hours

•Define politics in planning
•Appreciate the nature of politics in development planning
•State the various implications of political behavior in planning

Week

4

Module 1: Development Planning

2h

Unit 4: Programme Planning

2 study hours

•Describe the different stages of the planning phase of the project/programme cycle within the context of Results-Based Management (RBM).
•Give an overview of the various components of RBM and explain how to integrate and apply this approach in practice.
•Summarize briefly the other key phases of the cycle (assessment, implementation and monitoring, evaluation)

Week

5

Module 1: Development Planning

2h

Unit 5: Procedure for Plan Preparation – The Case of Strategic Planning

2 study hours

•Grab the basic concepts in strategic planning process
•Outline the three main Levels of Strategic thinking
•Explain the decision making in planning
•State the planning process and procedure.

Week

6

Module 2: Project Preparation and Planning

2h

Unit 1: Project Initiation and Designing

2 study hours

•Appreciate the nature and content of Project Initiation Document
•Prepare Project Initiation Document
•Prepare a Project Design
•Distinguish between project design in the public and in the private sectors.

Week

7

Module 2: Project Preparation and Planning

2h

Unit 2: Project Preparation/Planning

2 study hours

•Grab and differentiate between the concept of project plan and project planning
•Be able to prepare a preliminary project plan (PPP) and project management plan (PMP)
•Master the art of writing a project plan in 10 simple steps

Week

8

Module 2: Project Preparation and Planning

2h

Unit 3: Project Feasibility Study

2 study hours

•The concept of project appraisal or feasibility studies.
•How to carry out and analyze Market Feasibility, Technical Feasibility, Financial Feasibility.
•Economic Viability/Appraisal, The Social Cost of Investment, Risk Assessment, Critical Success Factors.

Week

9

Module 3: Project Implementation and Monitoring

2h

Unit 1: Project Implementation

2 study hours

•Familiarize with the concept of project implementation and management.
•Converse with project Organisation structure
•Converse with responsibility assignment through Linear Responsibility Chart (LRC)
•Carry out project network analysis (PERT, CPM, Slack Time, Spillage etc.).

Week

10

Module 3: Project Implementation and Monitoring

2h

Unit 2: Plan Implementation

2 study hours

•Appreciate the need for Implementation Plan
•Be able to prepare the Implementation plan Document
•Master the steps to success of implementation
•Be familiar with the implementation process
•Know the common reasons for failure of plan implementation.

Week

11

Module 3: Project Implementation and Monitoring

2h

Unit 3: Monitoring and Evaluation

2 study hours

•Introduce project monitoring and evaluation processes
•Familiarize with project monitoring guide and evaluation report.

Week

12

Module 3: Project Implementation and Monitoring

2h

Unit 4: Development Planning Experience of Nigeria and Africa

2 study hours

•To have an overview of development planning in Nigeria
•Appreciate the need for planning in Nigeria after independence
•The history of success or failure of earlier plans in Nigeria
•Be familiar with the problems of plan implementation in Nigeria
•Be able to relate Nigerian planning experience with other African countries.

Week

13

Module 3: Project Implementation and Monitoring

2h

Final Revision

2 study hours

•Review all course materials
•Work on assignments
•Prepare for final examination

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 module learning outcomes

2

Create concept maps linking planning models to real-world examples

3

Practice applying feasibility study techniques to sample projects

4

Analyze case studies of successful and failed development plans

5

Focus on understanding the political and institutional factors affecting plan implementation

6

Practice writing concise and well-supported policy recommendations based on course concepts

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