PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND TECHNIQUES

Paper Code: 
DATG 815
Credits: 
04
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

         Course Outcomes

 

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies

 
 

On completion of this course, the students will be able to:

CO 256:  Understand the fundamental concepts and principles of project management.

CO257: Develop skills in project planning and effective scope management

CO258: Gain knowledge of project scheduling techniques and learn to identify and manage project risks.

CO259: Develop skills in project execution, monitoring, and control.

CO260: Understand the processes involved in project closure and effective stakeholder management

Explanations, Discussion, Demonstration, Action Research, Project work.

 

 

 

 

 

Class test, Semester end examinations, Quiz, Solving problems in tutorials, Assignments, Presentation, Individual and group projects.

  

 

10.00
Unit I: 
UNIT 1

Introduction to Project Management

Introduction to project management

·       Definition and characteristics of projects

·       Importance of project management

Project life cycle

·       Phases and key deliverables

·       Roles and responsibilities of project stakeholders

Project initiation and planning

·       Project charter and its components
 

Stakeholder identification and analysis

15.00
Unit II: 
UNIT II

Project Planning and Scope Management

Project planning processes

·       Work breakdown structure (WBS)

·       Activity sequencing and network diagrams

Estimation techniques

·       Time and cost estimation

·       Resource allocation and leveling

Scope management

·       Defining project scope and requirements
 

Change control and scope creep

15.00
Unit III: 
UNIT III

Project Scheduling and Risk Management

Project scheduling techniques

·       Critical Path Method (CPM)

·       Gantt charts and milestone tracking

Resource management and allocation

·       Resource levelling and optimization

·       Resource histogram and utilization analysis

 

Introduction to risk management

·       Risk identification, assessment, and prioritization
 

Risk response planning and mitigation strategies

10.00
Unit IV: 
UNIT IV

Project Execution and Monitoring

Project execution and team management

·       Project communication and coordination

·       Leadership and team development

Project monitoring and control

·       Performance measurement and variance analysis

·       Change control and project documentation

Quality management in projects

·       Quality planning and assurance
 

Quality control and continuous improvement

10.00
Unit V: 
UNIT V

Project Closure and Stakeholder Management

 Project closure activities

·       Project handover and transition

·       Lessons learned and project evaluation

Stakeholder management

·       Identifying and analyzing stakeholders

·       Stakeholder engagement and communication

Project management best practices and emerging trends

·       Agile project management
 

Project management software and tools

Essential Readings: 

SUGGESTED TEXT BOOKS:

  • Chandra, P. Project Preparation Appraisal Budgeting and Implementation
  • Nagarajan, K. Project Management: Principles, Processes, and Practices, Vikas Publishing House Pvt. Ltd.
  • Sahay B. S., & Sridhar M. A., Modern Project Management, Oxford University Press
  • Agarwal N.P & Mishra B K. Project Management. Ramesh Book Depot
  • Saxena, H. Project Management. RBD, Jaipur

e-RESOURCES:                                       

 

REFERENCE JOURNALS:

  • IUP Journal of Accounting Research
  • The Indian Journal of Commerce
  • Business Perspectives and Research
  • Vikalpa: Journal for Decision Makers
  • Metamorphosis A Journal of Management Research
  • Harvard Business Review

 

Note:  The candidate shall be permitted to use battery operated pocket calculator that should not have more than 12 digits, 6 functions and 2 memories and should be noiseless and cordless.

 

References: 

SUGGESTED REFERENCE BOOKS:

  • Kerzner, H. Project Management: A Systems Approach to Planning, Scheduling, and Controlling. John Wiley & Sons, Inc
  • David G. Carmichael. Project Planning, and Control. CRC Press
  • Sankar,R. Project Management: Planning and Control Techniques, Ane Books Pvt. Ltd.
Academic Year: 
2023-2024
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