Evaluation Is Based on Three Parts: Case Presentation in the Class; Mid-Term Evaluation and End Term Evaluation

Evaluation is based on three parts: Case presentation in the class; mid-term evaluation and end term evaluation. The weightage of discussed components will be as under:

Case presentation in the class: 15%

Mid-term evaluation: 15%

Project Presentation: 30%

End term evaluation: 40%

* Arrangement of Discussion Modules

Project management is arranged in 14 sequential modules. The content of these 14 sequential modules is expressed below:

* Chapter One (Introduction: Why Project Management)

Chapter one focuses on some basic issues like what is project and why projects are important for managers. Chapter also deals with some fundamental topics like product life cycle. This chapter initiates the discussion to understand a project, its meaning and importance.

Chapter one covers following topics:

1.1 What is a project?

1.2 Why are projects important?

1.3 Project life cycles

1.4 Determinants of project success

1.5 Developing project management maturity

1.6 Project elements and text organization

Case Study 1.1 - MegaTech, Inc.

Case Study 1.2 - The IT Department at Hamelin Hospital

* Chapter Two (The Organizational Context: Strategy, Structure and Culture)

Chapter two opens the dimension of organizational context of project management. This chapter mainly concentrates on strategy, structure and culture of the organization to effectively handle a project in hand.

Chapter two covers following topics:

2.1 Projects and organizational strategy

2.2 Stakeholder management

2.3 Organizational structure

2.4 Forms of organization structure

2.5 Project management offices

2.6 Organizational culture

Case study 2.1 - Paradise Lost: The Xerox Alto

Case study 2.2 - Rolls-Royce Corporation

* Chapter Three (Project Selection and Portfolio Management)

It is very important to learn that many projects miserably fail and this is a very common scenario. For successful completion of the project, it is important to select a project properly. Chapter 3 deals the issues related to project selection and portfolio management.

Chapter three covers following topics:

3.1 Project selection

3.2 Approaches to project screening and selection

3.3 Financial models

3.4 Project portfolio management

Case study 3.1: Keflavik Paper Company

Case study 3.2: Project Selection at Nova Western, Inc.

* Chapter Four (Leadership and the Project Manager)

In order to complete a project successfully, it is important to have proper leadership in the organization. Chapter four provides a detailed discussion about the leadership and traits of leaders; a project manager has to exhibit.

Chapter four covers following topics:

4.1 Duties of project managers

4.2 Traits of effective project leaders

4.3 Project champions

4.4 The new project leadership

4.5 Project management professionalism

Case study 4.1 -In Search of Effective Project Managers

Case study 4.2 - Finding the Emotional Intelligence to be a Real Leader

* Chapter Five (Scope Management)

Chapter five mainly deals with the scope management aspect of the project. This is very important to develop a project conceptually. Chapter presents a detailed discussion of the scope management.

Chapter five covers following topics:

5.1 Conceptual development

5.2 The scope statement

5.3 Work authorization

5.4 Scope reporting

5.5 Control systems

5.6 Project closeout

Case study 5.1: Calcutta's Metro

Case study 5.2: Project Management at dotcom.com

* Chapter Six (Project Team Building, Conflict and Negotiation)

Effective project management also opens the dimensions of human beings involved in the project. Project is not a solo activity; one has to work in a team. Chapter six specifically deals with the team building, conflict and negotiation aspect