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PROJECT MANAGEMENT (Theory)
This course will enable the students to gain an in depth knowledge concerning various aspects of managing a project.
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25MBAS 421 |
Project Management (Theory) |
CO448: Classify projects, explore the steps involved in project management and roles and qualities required of a project manager, examine various phases of Life Cycle of a project, Interpret and apply the terminology commonly used in contracts CO449: Analyze feasibility of a project from technical, Market and Social aspects. CO450: Analyze feasibility of a project from financial aspects and appraise the organization structure of a Project. CO451: Analyze project planning and scheduling by applying various techniques, explore project control process and issues CO452: Appraise the role of Project Management Information System and explore Project evaluation, termination and reporting CO453: Contribute effectively in course-specific interaction |
Approach in teaching: Interactive Lectures, Group Discussion, Tutorials, Case Study
Learning activities for the students: Self-learning assignments, presentations |
Class test, Semester end examinations, Quiz, Assignments, Presentation |
Project Management: Concept, Definition, Characteristics of a Project, Classification of Projects, Project Management Vs General Management, Steps in Project Management, Roles and qualities of a Project manager, Life cycle of a project
Project Contracting-Concept, terms and conditions of a contract, Types of contracts, Terminology of contracts
Project Feasibility and Appraisal I: Technical analysis and Market Analysis, Social Cost Benefit Analysis: Meaning, Approaches (UNIDO & L-M approach), SCBA in India and Shadow Pricing.
Project Feasibility and Appraisal II: Financial appraisal-Capital Budgeting- Introduction, Evaluating Project Cash flows, Discounted cash flow techniques: Net Present Value and IRR, Capital Rationing, Risk Evaluation Techniques.
Project Organization: Functional, Pure project & Matrix Organization structure
Project planning & scheduling: Introduction, Scheduling Techniques (Bar Chart,Network based scheduling-PERT &CPM)
Project Control: Information monitoring, internal & external project control, cost accounting systems for project control, control process, performance analysis, variance limits, and issues in project control.
Project Management Information System: Meaning, Benefits of computer based PMIS, features of PMIS
Project Evaluation, Reporting & Termination: Project reviews & reporting, closing the contract.
*Case studies related to entire topics are to be taught.
• Jeffrey K Pinto, Project Management, Pearson, Fifth edition
• Pradeep Pai, Project Management, Pearson, 1e
Suggested Readings:
• Rajeev M Gupta, “Project Management”, PHI
• Mantel, Meredith, Shafer, Sutton, “Project Management-Core Text Book”, Wiley, Second Edition
• Prasanna Chandra “Projects” Tata McGraw-Hill, New Delhi
• Sanjiv Marwah, “Project Management”, Dreamtech publishers
• Agarwal, Mishra, “Project Management”, RBD, Jaipur
• Agarwal MR- “Project Management” Garima Publication, Jaipur
E-resources:
• Horine , Absolute Beginner's Guide to Project Management, http://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/iisuniv- ebooks/home.action
• https://www.teamgantt.com/project-management-guide/tips-skills-for-succe...
Journals:
• Journal of New Business Ventures (online), http:// sagepub.com
• South Asian Journal of Business and Management Cases, http:// sagepub.com
• Asian Journal of Management Cases, http:// sagepub.com
