Topic outline

  • General description

    The goal of Project Management course is to introduce students to the basic concepts, methodologies, methods, tools, and techniques used in project management, through two frameworks: • Project life cycle 1.Project definition 2.Project planning 3.Project execution 4.Project monitoring and control 5.Project termination • Project management knowledge areas: 1.Project scope management 2.Project time management 3.Project cost management 4.Project quality management 5.Project human resources management 6.Project communication management 7.Project risk management 8.Project Procurement Management 9.Project Integration Management This is done through the presentation and discussion of many examples and case studies of projects in various fields such as engineering, administrative, and organizational projects. Students are asked to propose an idea of a small project, define it, organize it, and to put all its plans (schedule, budget). Students will use the concepts, methodology, and tools that are addressed within the course. After the end of the course the student will be able to participate effectively in the management of any project and will be equipped with many of the methods and techniques needed to do so.