Dr. NICHOLAS WATSON

International University of the Caribbean MEL NATHAN COLLEGE

PROGRAMME:  BSc Programme and Project Management

COURSE TITLE:            Project Development and Management 2

CODE:   To Be Decided

DURATION:   1 Semester

CONTACT HOURS: 45

CREDITS:   3

PRE REQUISITE:             Introduction to Project Development and Management      OR Project Development and Management 1

 
RATIONALE

Project Management has grown to become a distinct discipline in the knowledge-based professions. Projects and their management by qualified and trained professionals is fast becoming indispensable to business and organisational success. 
AIM The course follows on from Introduction to Project Development & Management. It presents a more detailed analysis of projects & programmes and the context and environment in which they exist and operate. It delves further into Project Management as a modern professional discipline and analyses the tools and techniques used for planning and implementing projects and programmes. Course material is aligned with the Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK), 4th Edition and focuses on four of the project management knowledge areas (the “soft side”). The course seeks to equip participants with knowledge, tools and techniques to enable them to take lead roles in programme and project planning and development in the community, in the public sector or in business enterprises.

 
OBJECTIVES

The course prepares the participant to

1. Describe elements of the project management plan and outline steps in project planning

 2. Distinguish between project management processes and project phases

3. Select appropriate processes for developing a project plan

4. Define terms, inputs, tools and techniques, and outputs for Project Integration Management

5. Collate the overall project plan

6. Classify terms, inputs, tools and techniques, and outputs for Project Human Resources Management

7. Develop a project human resources management plan

8. . Describe terms, inputs, tools and techniques, and outputs for Project Communication Management

9. Develop a project communications management plan

10. Define terms, inputs, tools and techniques, and outputs for Project Procurement Management

11. Develop a procurement plan based on requirements for goods, works and services from external suppliers

12. Describe the log frame methodology for project development

13. Distinguish project selection methodologies

14. Explain the value of project monitoring & control and develop a simple monitoring and control plan

IUC – Mel Nathan College BSc Programme and Project Management  Project Development and Management 2 - Course Outline Updated: December2010 

CONTENT 

Week   Content

Course Overview: Course content; delivery & assessment Project Management Overview:

 Review Project Development and Management 1  Principle-Based Project Management: Successful project management is achieved by intelligent application of sound principles; 10 principles to learn & apply

  
2  Project Integration Management  PMBOK definition and process elements: inputs, tools & techniques, outputs  Significant aspects of ; examples  Develop the Project Plan

3  Project Human Resource Management  PMBOK definition and process elements: inputs, tools & techniques, outputs  Significant aspects of ; examples

4  Project Human Resource Management cont’d:  Plan Resource: Resource Loading; Resource Levelling   Develop HR Management Plan

5  Project Communication Management  PMBOK definition and process elements: inputs, tools & techniques, outputs  Significant aspects of ; examples  Develop Project Communications plan

6  Project Communication Management cont’d  Performance Reporting / Information Distribution  Reports & Reporting: Types & Relevance  Meeting Management  Organisation politics: do not ignore; use for project value   Administrative Closure

7  Project Procurement Management  PMBOK definition and process elements: inputs, tools & techniques, outputs  Significant aspects of ; examples

8  Project Procurement Management cont’d   Project Procurement Management Plan

9  Tutorial 

10  Log Frame Methodology  Definition & History   Advantages & Disadvantages  Constructing a log frame 

11  Project Proposal Preparation  Project Proposal vs Project management plan Essential elements of a proposal; Examples of proposals

12  Project Monitoring & Control  Plan-Implement-Monitor-Control Cycle  Designing an appropriate monitoring system: Data Collection Tools  Project Audit: Goal & Rationale identify existing problems on the project identify areas where problems may occur if changes not made Support the resolution of problems by recommending changes  Project Termination: When to & the process of…

14  Presentations - Group or Individual   Written  Audio-visual presentation

15   Revision 

DELIVERY STRATEGY:   Lecture; Group Discussion; Group Activity; Audio-Visual Presentations; 

 

BIBLIOGRAPHY: PMI: Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) 4th Edition Meridith, Jack et al;  Project Management: A Managerial Approach Maylor, Harvey (2003 third edition): Project Management