Project Planning and Management - Practical

Paper Code: 
24CATG614
Credits: 
2
Contact Hours: 
30.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

This course will enable the students to develop practical skills in project planning and management, including project initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closure.

Course Outcomes: 

Course Outcomes (COs):

Course

Learning outcome

(at course level)

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies

Course Code

Course title

24CATG614

Project Planning and Management – Practical (Practical)

CO211: Draft an imaginary project and develop a project scope 

CO212: Describe a project life cycle, and can skillfully map each stage in the cycle

CO213:  Identify the resources needed for each stage

CO214: Describe the time needed to successfully complete a project

CO215: Develop a project schedule from pre-implementation to completion.

CO216: Contribute effectively in course-specific interaction

Approach in teaching: Interactive Lectures, Discussions, Tutorials Problem solving sessions, Presentations.

 

Learning activities for the students: Self-learning assignments, Case Study Analysis, Presentations, Group Discussions.

 

Continuous Assessment Test,

Semester end Examinations,

Quiz,

Solving Numerical problems, Assignments, Class Presentations, Individual & group projects.

 

6.00
Unit I: 
Project Identification and Scope Definition:

• Identify an imaginary project,
• Write the scope of the problem considering factors such as customer requirements and internal/external goals

6.00
Unit II: 
Project Outcome Determination and Life Cycle Mapping:

• Determine the outcome of the project and draw a project plan.
• Describe a project life cycle, and can skillfully map each stage in the cycle

6.00
Unit III: 
Team Assignment and Risk Identification:

• Identify the players (or the team members) and assign responsibility,
• Identifying any risks or external parties that can influence the outcome

6.00
Unit IV: 
Project Time Management and Task Dependencies:

• Describe the time needed to successfully complete a project,
• Considering factors such as task dependencies and task lengths

6.00
Unit V: 
Project Scheduling and Software Tools:

• Prepare project schedule from pre-implementation to completion
• Discuss top 5 free project management software

Essential Readings: 

● Chaudhary, V., Dalmia, A., & Girdharwal, S. GST- A practical Approach. Taxmann's Publications.
● Nitya Tax Associates, Basics of GST. Taxmann’s Publications
● Chandra, P. Project Preparation Appraisal Budgeting and Implementation
● Agarwal N.P & Mishra B K. Project Management. Ramesh Book Depot
● Saxena, H. Project Management. RBD, Jaipur

References: 

● Mohan, R. Illustrated Guide to Goods and Services Tax. Bharat Publications
● Bangar, V. & Bangar, Y. Beginner’s Guide to GST. Aadhya Publications
● 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

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://resource.cdn.icai.org/46535bosinter-p6-cp12.pdf
● https://resource.cdn.icai.org/46536bosinter-p6-cp13.pdf

Reference Journals:
● IUP Journal of Accounting Research
● The Indian Journal of Commerce
● Business Perspectives and Research
● Harvard Business Review

Academic Year: 
2024-2025
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