MGT462 Project Planning and Management
MGT462 Project Planning and Management
Project Planning and Management Spring 2022
COMSATS University Islamabad
COURSE DESCRIPTION FILE
MGT462 Project Planning and Management
DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRICAL & COMPUTER ENGINEERING
COMSATS University Islamabad
COURSE DESCRIPTION FILE
MGT462 Project Planning and Management
DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRICAL & COMPUTER ENGINEERING
MGT462 Project Planning and Management
Course code:
MGT462 (3)
Prerequisites:
None
Co requisites:
None
Course Catalog Description:
Textbook:
1. Dr. Harold Kerzner’s, Project Management‐A Systems Approach To Planning, Scheduling & Controlling
Reference Books:
1. The Wisdom of teams, Katzenbach and Smith
2. The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey
3. Study Notes and presentations
Course Learning Objectives:
1. To introduce engineering graduating students to Project Management concepts and how Project
Management has evolved into strict professional discipline over the past 3 decades.
2. To encourage students to think about PM experiences and how real‐life projects in Pakistan are
being managed.
3. To raise the bar of introductory PM education being offered in other programs and universities.
4. This course would also introduce students with basic knowledge of PM processes that would help
them get an insight about various PM certification exams being offered by PMI or other PM
organizations.
5. It only provides the basic knowledge of various project management concepts. It gives the “what is”,
the “how to implement” is achieved by real work experience.
Course Learning Outcomes:
After successfully completing this course, the students will be able to:
1. Understand a sustainable lifestyle and why a sustainable society is important for the environment.
(A1‐PLO7)
2. Understand basic project management methodologies practiced in industries and project
organizations. (C1‐PLO11)
3. Employ different project organization structures and schedule project needs/requirements with
regards to the five phases of project life cycle. (C3‐PLO11)
4. Demonstrate the ability to work effectively in diverse settings by displaying leadership, task
management and effective communication skills. (A4‐PLO9)
Course Schedule:
3 credit hours/week
Topics Covered:
1. Project Management‐ Introduction
2. Project Oriented Industries
3. Project Management Discipline
4. Project Management Processes and Project Life cycle
5. PM Framework and Integration
6. What is a Project, Program?
7. Project Management Office
8. Project Management Processes and interactions
9. Major Project Management Standards (Conventional Types and Customized)
10. The Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMI Standards)
11. Project Organization and Integration
12. Project Organization Structure (projectized, non‐projectized)
13. Functional, matrix, projectized
14. Project Manager Role and responsibilities
15. Define project plan, charter, WBS.
16. Project Management Employment opportunities
17. Project Management Education
18. Project Initiation Phase
19. Project Planning Phase
20. Project Execution and Implementation Phase
21. Project Monitoring and Control Phase
22. Project Closure Phase
Assessment Plan:
Theory Quizzes (4) 15%
Homework assignments (4) 10%
Mid‐term exam (in class, 60‐80 minutes) 25%
Terminal exam (3 hours) 50%
Total (theory) 100%
Learning Outcomes Assessment Plan (Tentative):
Laboratory Experiences:
N/A
Laboratory Resources:
N/A
Computer Resources:
For the purposes of this course MS Project software is used for assignments.
Mapping Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs) to Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs):
PLO 1 Engineering Knowledge: An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science,
engineering fundamentals and an engineering specialization to the solution of complex
engineering problems.
PLO 2 Problem Analysis: An ability to identify, formulate, research literature, and analyze
complex engineering problems reaching substantiated conclusions using first principles
of mathematics, natural sciences and engineering sciences.
PLO 3 Design/Development of Solutions: An ability to design solutions for complex
engineering problems and design systems, components or processes that meet
specified needs with appropriate consideration for public health and safety, cultural,
societal, and environmental considerations.
PLO 4 Investigation: An ability to investigate complex engineering problems in a methodical
way including literature survey, design and conduct of experiments, analysis and
interpretation of experimental data, and synthesis of information to derive valid
conclusions.
PLO 5 Modern Tool Usage: An ability to create, select and apply appropriate techniques,
resources, and modern engineering and IT tools, including prediction and modeling, to
complex engineering activities, with an understanding of the limitations.
PLO 6 The Engineer and Society: An ability to apply reasoning informed by contextual
knowledge to assess societal, health, safety, legal and cultural issues and the
consequent responsibilities relevant to professional engineering practice and solution
to complex engineering problems.
PLO 7 Environment and Sustainability: An ability to understand the impact of professional
engineering solutions in societal and environmental contexts and demonstrate
knowledge of and need for sustainable development.
PLO 8 Ethics: Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities
and norms of engineering practice.
PLO 9 Individual and Team Work: An ability to work effectively, as an individual or in a team,
on multifaceted and /or multidisciplinary settings.
PLO 10 Communication: An ability to communicate effectively, orally as well as in writing, on
complex engineering activities with the engineering community and with society at
large, such as being able to comprehend and write effective reports and design
documentation, make effective presentations, and give and receive clear instructions.
PLO 11 Project Management: An ability to demonstrate management skills and apply
engineering principles to one’s own work, as a member and/or leader in a team, to
manage projects in a multidisciplinary environment.
PLO 12 Lifelong Learning: An ability to recognize importance of, and pursue lifelong learning in
the broader context of innovation and technological developments.
PLOs
PLO10
PLO11
PL012
PLO 9
PLO1
PLO2
PLO3
PLO4
PLO5
PLO6
PLO7
PLO8
CLOs
CLO1 A1
CLO2 C1
CLO3 C3
CLO4 A4
Table 2: Mapping CLOs to PLOs
PLO Coverage Explanation:
PLO 11 – Project Management:
Students work on hypothetical 6‐8 months duration project. They continue to build upon the activities
and project tasks in different phases of the project life cycle; initiation, planning, execution, monitoring
and control and finally the project closure activities. This gives them a hands‐on insight to plan and
monitor real life projects.
The students work actively in a team environment to implement project activities and tasks using MS
project software. Assignment 1‐3 deals with working in project team.
PLO 1‐ 7: These PLOs are not directly addressed in this course.
PLO 8, 10 and 12:These PLOs are covered in the entire course to focus on ethics, acceptable norms and
continued learning, certifications and innovations in the field of project management.
ANNEXURE‐I
Tentative Lecture Breakdown (30 Lectures):
No. of
Topics
lectures
Profile_Instructor 1.
Lec#1‐Fundamentals PM_Course outline
Lec#2‐Managing Project Team 2.
Lec#3‐Project Management History 3.
Lec#4_PM Terminology 4.
Lec#5_Advanced PM_General Info 5.
Lec#6_Quiz#1, Assignment 6.
Lec#7_ PM Introduction 7.
Lec#8_ Project Manager Skills 8.
Lec#9_Project Organization 9.
Lec#10_ PM Processes 10.
Lec#11_PMI Knowledge Areas 11.
Lec#12_ Assignment for small 6‐8‐month project 12.
Lec#12_ Project Stakeholders
Lec#13_ Project Charter_Example 13.
Lec#13_Project Initiation
Lec#14_MS project tools and techniques 14.
Lec#15_ Project Planning 15.
Lec#16_ Project Planning Tools 16.
Lec#17_ Project Plan documents 17.
Lec#18_ Troubled Projects 18.
Lec#19_ reasons‐why‐projects‐fail 19.
Lec#20_Saving%20Troubled%20Projects 20.
Lec#21_Execution&Control 21.
Lec#22_What it Takes to Be a Better Project Manager 22.
Lec#23_Project Audit & Closure 23.
Lec#24_Project Closure 24.
Lec#25_PMO 25.
Lec#26_Effective meetings 26.
Lec#27_Successful leaders 27.
Lec#28_Managing Multicultural projects 28.
Lec#29_What it takes to be a good project manager 29.
Lec#30_Project Mgmt and NGOs 30.
Version Applicable From
Version 1 Fall 2016
Version 2 Spring 2017
Version 3 Fall 2017
Version 4 Fall 2018
Version 5 Fall 2021