Project Control Methods

Course aim

To provide students with in-depth knowledge in respect to practices associated with the monitoring and controlling of project activities from project inception to completion.

Course content

Students will study a broad set of inter-related theoretical concepts and practical processes across the project lifecycle, including: the Monitoring and Controlling Process Group (PMBOK® Guide); project schedules and management; project costing and tracking; project quality plans and compliance; scope control; stakeholder relationship management; risk control; project communications; performance management; project monitoring, auditing and reporting; and process improvement.

Textbook(s)

Project Management Institute 2017, A guide to the project management body of knowledge (PMBOK® Guide), 6th edition, Project Management Institute Inc., Newton Square, Pa.

Prerequisite(s)

Nil

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Essay, Examination, Group assignment

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
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