Core Course
BA341 – Project Management
Course Unit Code: BA341
Type Of Unit: Management Elective
Level of Course Unit: First cycle
Year of Study: Third year
Semester: Sixth
Number of ECTS Credits: 7.5
Class Contact Hours: 36
Mode of Delivery
Face to Face
Prerequisites
None
Course Objectives
A systematic presentation and analysis of the approaches, techniques and tools that are used in project management including: developing a project plan, resource planning, scheduling and project monitoring and evaluation. Project management software is used as a tool in developing real life projects in class. As projects are integral part of business life and often have significant impact on business success and failure, it is imperative that students have a good understanding of how projects are identified, prioritized, planned and managed to produce business benefits.
Learning Outcomes
- Know the critical success factors for delivering benefits through projects.
- Identify organizational structures that foster project-based management.
- Know the role of project manager and the role of business stakeholders.
- Define and plan a project.
- Know how to manage resources; budgets, people and time.
- Know how to deliver according to scope.
- Identify and manage project risks.
- Know how to audit and terminate a project.
Course Content
Course Features
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Lectures, case method, class discussion, syndicate group work, class presentations,
role-play, ethical dilemma simulation.
Assessment methods and criteria
20% Class participation (including written class quiz)
80% In-class examination
Language of Instruction
English
Work Placement(s)
Not applicable
Readings
No textbook is required for this class however, a number of books are recommended:
1. Meredith and Mantel, Project Management: A Managerial Approach. 5th eds. Wiley.
2. Shtub, Bard and Globerson, Project Management: Process, Methodologies and Economics, 2nd eds. Perason Prentice Hall.
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