Project Management and Techniques

Paper Code: 
24DATG805
Credits: 
4
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

This course will enable the students to develop a comprehensive understanding of project management principles and techniques for effective planning, execution, and control of projects.

Course

Learning outcome

(at course level)

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies

Course Code

Course title

24DATG805

 

 

Project Management and Techniques

(Theory)

 

 

CO247:  Analyze the fundamentals of project management, including project characteristics, life cycle, and stakeholder roles.

CO248: Develop skills in project planning and effective scope management

CO249: Evaluate project scheduling techniques, resource optimization, and risk management strategies..

CO250: Implement effective project execution, monitoring, quality management, and change control processes.

CO251: Create a comprehensive project closure plan, addressing stakeholder engagement and emerging project management trends

CO252: Contribute effectively in course-specific interaction

Approach in teaching:

Interactive Lectures, Discussion,

Tutorials,

Class Discussions

 

Learning

activities

for the

students:

Self-learning assignments, Application based

questions,

Case studies and group discussions

  

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

 

11.00
Unit I: 
Fundamentals 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

14.00
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

14.00
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

11.00
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: 
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: 

● 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

References: 

Suggested Readings:
● 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.

e-Resources
https://www.manage.gov.in/studymaterial/PPM-E.pdf
http://accioneduca.org/admin/archivos/clases/material/planning_156399028...
https://www.nesacenter.org/uploaded/conferences/SEC/2014/handouts/Rick_D...
https://www.projectmanagementdocs.com/
https://www.projectmanager.com/blog
https://www.energy.gov/sites/default/files/2018/02/f49/doe-risk-manageme...
https://www.projectmanager.com/blog/project-closure-checklist

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.

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