LRM 713: Fundamentals of Project Management                                   –    3 Units

Course Purpose

The purpose of this course is to equip students with the fundamental knowledge, skills, and attitudes required to effectively manage projects from inception to completion. Students will learn how to apply project management principles and practices to ensure successful project outcomes.

Course Expected Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, students should be able to:

1. Define project management and differentiate it from other management functions.
2. Explain the stages of project initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closure.
3. Create detailed project plans including scope, schedule, budget, and resource allocation.
4. Use tools such as Gantt charts, Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), and Critical Path Method (CPM)
5. Track project progress and make necessary adjustments to ensure project objectives are met.

Course Content

This Course includes:

1. Introduction to Project Management
   1. Definition and importance of project management
   1. Characteristics of a project
   1. Types of projects
2. Project Life Cycle
   1. Project initiation
   1. Project planning
   1. Project execution
   1. Project monitoring and control
   1. Project closure
3. Project Planning
   1. Defining project scope
   1. Developing project schedules
   1. Budgeting and cost management
4. Project Execution
   1. Resource allocation and management
   1. Team building and leadership
5. Project Monitoring and Control
   1. Performance measurement
   1. Risk management
   1. Quality control
6. Project Closure
   1. Final project report
   1. Lessons learned
7. Emerging Issues and Trends in Project Management

Core Texts

1. Gray, C., & Larson, E. (2008). Project Management: The Managerial Process. Boston: McGraw Hill Irwin.
2. Hill, G. (2008). The Complete Project Management Office Handbook. New York: Auerbach Publication.
3. Rao, P.C. (2004). Project Management and Control. New Delhi: Sultan Chand & Sons.
4. Maylor, H. (2003). Project Management. London: Pearson Education.
5. Meredith, J. R., & Mantel, S. J. (2012). Project Management: A Managerial Approach. New York: John Wiley & Sons.