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PAD823Management Sciences2 Unitsintermediate

Project Management

This course exposes students to key project management skills. It provides necessary knowledge for managing projects, covering the nature and purpose of project management, key functions, and processes. The course also explains project implementation processes and involves visits to organizations for practical experience. Students will learn about cost estimation, project planning, scheduling, and implementation.

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208h
Study Time
13
Weeks
16h
Per Week
basic
Math Level
Course Keywords
Project ManagementCost EstimationProject PlanningSchedulingImplementation

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

Project Management Principles

2

Project Planning

3

Cost Estimation

4

Scheduling

5

Resource Management

6

Project Implementation

Total Topics6 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

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Project Manager

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Construction Manager

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Program Manager

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Business Analyst

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Management Consultant

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Industry Applications

Real-world sectors where you can apply your knowledge

ConstructionInformation TechnologyHealthcareManufacturingGovernment

Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

Module 1:

2h

Unit 1: The Nature and Purpose of Project Management

2 study hours
  • •Understand the definition of a project and project management.
  • •Explain the purpose of project management and its importance.
  • •Identify tangible and intangible projects.
Week
2

Module 1:

2h

Unit 2: Project Management Organisation

2 study hours
  • •Discuss the importance of communication in project management.
  • •Explain the roles and functions of a project manager.
  • •Identify different types of project management structures.
Week
3

Module 1:

2h

Unit 3: Administration Functions in Project Organisation

2 study hours
  • •Discuss administration functions in a pure project team.
  • •Explain the administration function in a matrix organization.
  • •Analyze the administration function in a hybrid organization.
Week
4

Module 1:

2h

Unit 4: Project Definition

2 study hours
  • •Explain the project definition process.
  • •Discuss the project cycle from idea to execution.
  • •Understand the importance of financial appraisal in project definition.
Week
5

Module 1:

2h

Unit 5: Project Team Building

2 study hours
  • •Explain the mechanics of project team building.
  • •Discuss the dynamics of project teams.
  • •Understand team-based structures and their functions.
Week
6

Module 2:

2h

Unit 1: Cost Estimates: Definitions and Principles

2 study hours
  • •Explain the general nature of cost estimates.
  • •Discuss the definitions and principles of cost estimation.
  • •Understand direct costs, factory costs, and fixed costs.
Week
7

Module 2:

2h

Unit 2: Cost Estimates: Practical Estimation

2 study hours
  • •Explain cost estimates in practice.
  • •Prepare cost estimates of a project.
  • •Use checklists to guide cost analysis.
Week
8

Module 2:

2h

Unit 3: Financial Project Appraisal

2 study hours
  • •Explain financial project appraisal.
  • •Discuss various methods used in appraising projects.
  • •Understand traditional and discounted cash flow methods.
Week
9

Module 2:

2h

Unit 4: Commercial Management of Projects

2 study hours
  • •Appraise the sourcing of finance for projects.
  • •Explain commercial management of projects.
  • •Understand contracts and insurance in project management.
Week
10

Module 2:

2h

Unit 5: Introduction to Project Planning and Scheduling

2 study hours
  • •Explain factors affecting project planning.
  • •Discuss project planning and scheduling.
  • •Understand the planning time frame and its approaches.
Week
11

Module 3:

2h

Unit 1: Network Analysis

2 study hours
  • •Explain network analysis.
  • •Apply network analysis to project management.
  • •Understand arrow networks and precedence notation.
Week
12

Module 3:

4h

Unit 2: Principles of Scheduling Resources

2 study hours
  • •Define scheduling and enumerate project resources.
  • •Discuss the priority rules for scheduling resources.
  • •Understand resource-limited and time-limited scheduling.

Unit 3: Practical Scheduling of Resources

2 study hours
  • •Outline areas of practical scheduling of resources.
  • •Discuss practical scheduling of resources.
  • •Understand factors in project resource scheduling.
Week
13

Module 3:

6h

Unit 4: Materials Management

2 study hours
  • •Explain the purchasing cycle.
  • •Appraise the principle of materials management.
  • •Discuss stores administration.

Unit 5: Project Implementation: An Introduction

2 study hours
  • •Explain the process of project implementation.
  • •Discuss project implementation stages.
  • •Understand project authorization and documentation.

Unit 6: Managing Progress in Projects

2 study hours
  • •Explain managing progress in projects.
  • •Discuss the management of progress in projects.
  • •Understand management by walk about and project progress reports.

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

Create a detailed study schedule allocating specific time slots for each module and unit.

2

Practice cost estimation exercises from Unit 2 to improve accuracy and speed.

3

Develop network diagrams for sample projects to master critical path analysis from Unit 1 Module 3.

4

Review tutor-marked assignments (TMAs) to identify areas needing further attention.

5

Form study groups to discuss complex concepts and share insights.

6

Focus on understanding key definitions and principles from each unit.

7

Use bar charts to plan and schedule project activities effectively.

8

Review financial project appraisal methods and their applications.

9

Practice time-limited scheduling exercises to improve resource allocation skills.

10

Familiarize yourself with the purchasing cycle and materials management principles.

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