National University of Sciences & Technology (NUST)

School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering (SMME)

ME 420: Project Management

Course Code: ME 420 Semester: Spring, 2018
Credit Hours: 2+0 Prerequisite Codes: -
Instructor: Dr. Liaquat Ali Khan Class: ME-03 A & B
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Lecture Days: E-mail: [email protected]
Class Room: TBD Consulting Hours:
Lab Engineer: - Lab Engineer Email: -
Updates on LMS:

Course Description:
The objectives of the course are to introduce more advanced methodologies to apply project
management theory using various tools and techniques. To introduce concepts of project life cycle
management and various types of organizational structures. Application of Work Break Down (WBD)
structure technique to accomplish project goals.

Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs):

Level of
No CLO PLO
Learning
1 To analyze decision making principles and their utilization in PLO 11 C4
real problem solving.
2 To evaluate various tools applied in Project Management PLO 11 C6

Books:
Text Book:  Project Management, The Managerial Process, Erik W Larson, (5th Edition, McGraw Hill, 2011)
Reference  Guide to Project Management: Getting it right and achieving lasting benefit, Paul Roberts, (2nd
Books: Edition), John Wiley & 2013

Guest Speaker / Guest Lectures

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TEACHING PLAN
Week Contact Hours of
Topics Learning Outcomes Delivery Method Assessment Remarks / Notes
No Hours Learning
1 Introduction Course Outline, objectives, teaching plan, Lecture 2 2 OHT1 and ESE
assessment method and introduction to the
course
2 Defining Project 1. Understand the characteristics of a Project Lecture and discussion 2 2 OHT1 and ESE
2. Differentiate between a Project and
repetitive work.
3. Solve related engineering problems
3 The Life Cycle of Projects 1 1. Defining a Project timeline Lecture and discussion 2 2 OHT1 and ESE
2. Planning for the execution of project
against a set timeline
4 The Life Cycle of Projects 2 3. Executing project plan Lecture and discussion 2 2 OHT1 and ESE
4. Delivering project goals
5. Solve related engineering problems
5 The role of Project Manager 1. Understanding the responsibilities of a Lecture and discussion 2 2 OHT1 and ESE
project manager
2. Role of a Line Managers
3. Role of a Staff Managers
4. Role of a Functional Managers
5. Solve related engineering problems
6 The responsibilities of Project 1. Negotiation, Conflict Resolution, and Lecture and discussion 2 2 OHT1 and ESE
Manager Persuasion
2. PERT and CPM
3. Gantt Charts etc.
7 OHT 1

8 Market analysis and demand 1-Market Analysis and forecasting. Lecture and discussion 2 2 OHT2 and ESE
forecasting 2- Techniques of demand forecasting.

9 Economic Analysis 1. Analysis of project on the basis of Lecture and discussion 2 2 OHT2 and ESE
economic tools PV, FV, IRR, NPV etc.

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10 Work Breakdown Structure 1. To define levels and elements in the WBS Lecture and discussion 2 2 Presentation
(WBS) 2. Organization elements
3. Work packages,
4. Budget and cost information.
5. Solving Engineering Problems
11 Market and Demand Analysis Market and Demand Analysis Lecture and discussion 2 2 OHT2 and ESE
12 Technical Analysis 1- Raw materials Lecture and discussion 2 2
2- Manufacturing Process/Technology
3- Product mix
4- Plant and Production Capacity
13 OHT 2

14 Technical Analysis Technical analysis continue OHT2 and ESE

15 Financial Analysis 1. Estimate project cash flows 2
2. Establish the cost of capital
3. Apply a suitable decision or appraisal
criterion
16 Financial Analysis Financial analysis continue
17 Project Selection Checklist 1- Factors involved in selecting the project 2
2- Techniques of project selection.

18 End semester exam (ESE)

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