Course Description
The objective of this course is to introduce students to the main principles, standards and methodologies of Project Management. The course will explore past and present topics in Project Management that have had a significant impact in the management of project operations. Projects tend to be major undertaking that should be completed within a specific time period. As such, they require a unique approach to their management, which is different to continuous operations found in standard manufacturing or service industries. Participating students will be exposed to different tools used in the analysis, evaluation and implementation of projects. Topics that will be covered during the course may include (but not restricted to) the following: Introduction to Project Management; Project Life Cycle; Project Selection and Portfolio Management; Project Planning, Scope Management; Project Scheduling; Project Leadership; Risk Management; Project Evaluation and Control, Project Closeout and Termination. The course is designed to provide students with basic knowledge related to planning, implementation, and monitoring requirements for projects from initiation to closure. In today’s competitive markets, the effective management of projects is seen to be critical to project-based firms.