Project Management has rapidly emerged as a pivotal discipline, essential for businesses in achieving strategic and sustainable goals. Its applicability spans across industries, offering indispensable tools for organizational development. This course provides in-depth insights into project management concepts, principles, and applications, equipping students with essential approaches, tools, and techniques applicable in various contexts. By enhancing analytical, critical, and reflective thinking skills, it prepares individuals to excel in diverse, multidisciplinary workplaces. Integrating project management expertise with discipline-specific knowledge offers a competitive edge, enabling success in both project and non-project-oriented careers
Lecture 16, Seminar 16, Independent Study 118, Assessment Preparation 50
Online test with structured questions (45 minutes) worth 20%.
Individual Report (3000 words) worth 80%.
Reassessment Method: 100% Written Assessment – Individual Report (3,000 words)
On successfully completing the module, students will be able to:
1. Examine and articulate the foundational concepts of project management as prescribed by the Project Management Institute (PMI).
2. Combine the various elements of project management to ensure that organizational processes run smoothly.
3. Assess and examine stakeholder needs and expectations to manage communications effectively.
4. Apply techniques for estimating, budgeting, and controlling costs and schedules to ensure project completion within the approved timeframes and budgets
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