PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND TECHNIQUES

Paper Code: 
DATG 805
Credits: 
4
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

Course Outcomes (COs):

         Course Outcomes

 

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies

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

CO206:  Understand the fundamental concepts and principles of project management.

CO207: Develop skills in project planning and effective scope management

CO208: Gain knowledge of project scheduling techniques and learn to identify and manage project risks.

CO209: Develop skills in project execution, monitoring, and control.

CO210: 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: 

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: 

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: 

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: 

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: 

• 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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