Introduction to Project Management: Definition, functions, evolution of Project Management, classification of projects, Project management in different environments. The Project Management Systems, Methodologies & Systems Development Cycle: Systems approach, systems analysis, systems development, project feasibility, project life cycle, project appraisal, project contracting, the phases of system development life cycle.
Project Feasibility Study: Developing a project plan, market and technical analysis, financial analysis evaluation of project proposals, risk analysis, sensitivity analysis, and social cost benefit analysis. Project Planning: Planning fundamentals, project master plan, work breakdown structure & other tools of project planning, work packages project organization structures & responsibilities, responsibility matrix.
PERT, CPM, Resource allocation: Tools & techniques for scheduling development, crashing of networks, time-cost relationship, and resource leveling multiple project scheduling. Cost Estimating Budgeting : Cost estimating process elements of budgeting, project cost accounting &management information systems, cost schedules & forecasts.
Managing Risks in Projects: Risk concept & identification, risk assessment, risk priority, risk response planning, risk management methods. 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: Computer based tools, features of PMIS, using project management software, (MS Projects) Project Evaluation, Reporting & Termination: Project reviews & reporting, closing the contract.