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PAD858Management Sciences2 Unitsintermediate

Development, Planning, Project Preparation and Implementation

This course introduces students to the fundamental principles of development planning, project preparation, and implementation. It covers key concepts, models, and theories essential for effective planning. Students will explore the politics of planning, program planning, and procedures for plan preparation, including strategic planning. The course also examines project feasibility studies, plan implementation strategies, and monitoring and evaluation techniques, with a focus on the Nigerian and African contexts.

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208h
Study Time
13
Weeks
16h
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
📖
Learning Type
Theoretical Focus

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Development Planning Concepts

2

Planning Models and Theories

3

Politics of Development Planning

4

Project Preparation

5

Project Implementation

6

Monitoring and Evaluation

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

Explore the career paths this course opens up for you

Policy Analyst

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Development Officer

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Project Manager

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Public Administrator

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Government Planner

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Industry Applications

Real-world sectors where you can apply your knowledge

GovernmentNon-profitInternational DevelopmentPublic SectorConsulting

Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

Module 1: Development Planning

4h

Unit 1: The Concept of Development Planning

4 study hours
  • •Define development plan and development planning
  • •Differentiate types of development planning
  • •State the need and importance of development planning
Week
2

Module 1: Development Planning

4h

Unit 2: Models and Theories of Development Planning

4 study hours
  • •Appreciate the concept of a planning model
  • •Differentiate the basic types of planning models
  • •Discuss the usefulness of planning models
Week
3

Module 1: Development Planning

4h

Unit 3: Politics of Development Planning

4 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

4h

Unit 4: Programme Planning

4 study hours
  • •Explain the Basic Concepts in Project/Programme Planning
  • •Discuss the project/programme cycle
  • •Discuss the Results-Based Management
Week
5

Module 1: Development Planning

4h

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

4 study hours
  • •Grab the basic concepts in strategic planning process
  • •Understand the Three Main Levels of Strategic thinking
  • •Master the Planning Process and procedure
Week
6

Module 2: Project Preparation and Planning

4h

Unit 1: Project initiation and Designing

4 study hours
  • •Appreciate the nature and content of Project Initiation Document
  • •Prepare Project Initiation Document
  • •Prepare a Project Design
Week
7

Module 2: Project Preparation and Planning

4h

Unit 2: Project Preparation/Planning

4 study hours
  • •Grab and differentiate between the concept of project plan and project planning
  • •Prepare a preliminary project plan (PPP) and project management plan (PMP)
  • •Master the art of writing a project plan
Week
8

Module 2: Project Preparation and Planning

4h

Unit 3: Project Feasibility Study

4 study hours
  • •Carry out and analyze Market Feasibility
  • •Analyze Technical Feasibility
  • •Analyze Financial Feasibility
Week
9

Module 2: Project Preparation and Planning

4h

Unit 4: Project Implementation

4 study hours
  • •Appreciate the concept of project implementation and management
  • •Discuss project organization structure
  • •Discuss responsibility assignment through Linear Responsibility Chart (LRC)
Week
10

Module 2: Project Preparation and Planning

4h

Unit 5: Plan Implementation

4 study hours
  • •Appreciate the need for Implementation Plan
  • •Prepare the Implementation plan Document
  • •Master the steps to success of implementation
Week
11

Module 3: Project Monitoring and Evaluation

8h

Unit 1: Monitoring and Evaluation

4 study hours
  • •Discuss the overview of development planning in Nigeria
  • •Explain the need for planning in Nigeria after independence
  • •Explain the problems of plan implementation in Nigeria

Unit 2: Planning Experience of Nigeria and Africa

4 study hours
  • •Discuss the overview of development planning in Nigeria
  • •Explain the need for planning in Nigeria after independence
  • •Explain the problems of plan implementation in Nigeria
Week
12

Module 3: Project Monitoring and Evaluation

8h

Unit 3: Framework for Planning

4 study hours
  • •Explain the Institutional Framework for Planning
  • •Discuss the Planning Process in Nigeria
  • •Discuss the Three-Year Rolling Plan Strategy

Unit 4: Budget Framework and Rolling Plans in Nigeria

4 study hours
  • •Explain the Budgeting Process and Methodology
  • •Outline the Critical elements in recurrent expenditures
Week
13

Module 3: Project Monitoring and Evaluation

4h

Unit 5: Challenges and Prospects of Development Planning in Africa

4 study hours
  • •Discuss the Challenges and Prospects of Development Planning in Africa
  • •Explain the Challenge on the Political Dimension
  • •Discuss the Institutional Challenge

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 unit

2

Develop flashcards for key terms and concepts from Units 1-3

3

Practice applying planning models to real-world scenarios from Units 2 and 5

4

Review case studies of successful and failed development projects in Nigeria and Africa from Unit 2

5

Focus on understanding the roles and responsibilities of different stakeholders in the planning process from Units 3 and 4

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