Project Management

Course Objective

This course is designed to build future-ready project managers who can lead complex initiatives with strategic clarity, data-driven decision-making, and digital fluency. Grounded in global standards like PMBOK and Agile frameworks, students will learn to initiate, plan, execute, and close projects while managing risk, quality, stakeholders, and change in dynamic business environments.

Learning Outcomes

  • Apply structured project management methodologies to deliver strategic business value.
  • Develop comprehensive project plans including scope, schedule, cost, and resources.
  • Use digital project management tools for real-time monitoring and collaboration.
  • Manage risk, quality, and communication across project stakeholders.
  • Demonstrate leadership and adaptability in managing global and cross-functional projects.

Project Management Syllabus T30

Session No. Topics Tool/Reading/Activity Skill Focus
1 Introduction to Project Management Ch.1, pp. 3–22 Strategic Thinking
2 Project Life Cycle and Organizational Context Ch.2, pp. 23–48 Execution Strategy
3 Project Selection and Portfolio Alignment Ch.3, pp. 49–70 Decision Making
4 Defining Project Scope and WBS Ch.4, pp. 71–98 Scope Management
5 Scheduling: Gantt, CPM, PERT Ch.5, pp. 99–126 Time Management
6 Cost Estimation and Budgeting Ch.6, pp. 127–153 Financial Forecasting
7 Resource Allocation and Optimization Ch.7, pp. 155–178 Resource Analytics
8 Project Risk Management Ch.8, pp. 179–205 Risk Planning
9 Quality Planning and Control Ch.9, pp. 207–228 Continuous Improvement
10 Project Procurement Management Ch.10, pp. 229–250 Contracting
11 Communication and Stakeholder Management Ch.11, pp. 251–270 Leadership Communication
12 Team Building and Conflict Resolution Ch.12, pp. 271–296 Team Leadership
13 Agile and Scrum Frameworks Agile Guide, pp. 3–25 Agility & Adaptability
14 Digital Tools: MS Project, JIRA, Asana Demo & Tutorials Digital Fluency
15 Project Monitoring and Control Ch.13, pp. 297–322 Performance Tracking
16 Project Closure and Lessons Learned Ch.14, pp. 323–342 Evaluation & Handover
17 Ethics and Governance in Projects Case Studies Ethical Leadership
18 Global and Virtual Project Teams HBR + PMI Notes Cross-Cultural Skills
19 Case Analysis and Simulations Student Presentations Applied Learning
20 Final Project Review and Reflection Group Submission Strategic Synthesis

Textbook & Resources

Primary Textbook:
  • Project Management: A Managerial Approach by Jack Meredith & Samuel Mantel
Supplementary:
  • PMBOK Guide (Project Management Institute), Agile Practice Guide