CAGAYAN STATE UNIVERSITY

COURSE GUIDE IN PrE1

PROJECT MANAGEMENT
1st Semester AY 2026-2027

SHERNAN P. MABBORANG, LPT, MIT

Instructor

About the Course

This course offers students a comprehensive introduction to the principles and practices of project
management, with a particular focus on project initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and control.
It explores various types of projects and their respective life cycles, emphasizing the strategic role of
project management in achieving organizational goals.

Students will learn how to define project scope, manage schedules, allocate resources, and control costs
using industry-standard methodologies and tools. Key topics include the development of work
breakdown structures, precedence diagramming method, and earned value analysis among others. The
course also emphasizes stakeholder communication, risk management, and the use of project
management software. Through case studies and practical activities, students will develop the analytical
and decision-making skills necessary to successfully lead and manage projects across various sectors.

Time Duration: 54 hours (18 weeks)

Credit: 3 Units

Course Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, students should be able to:
 Grasp the fundamentals of project management, including what a project is, its typical stages
(life cycle), who is involved (stakeholders and roles), common challenges, and why project
management is crucial.
 Initiate and plan projects effectively, using appropriate tools and techniques, and learn how to
select the right projects.
 Understand the role of a project manager, including their key responsibilities and
characteristics, and how project management fits within different organizational structures.
 Manage projects through all phases, from executing the plan to monitoring progress, controlling
changes, and successfully closing out the project, utilizing various project management
processes, tools, and techniques.
 Develop and present a project proposal, including creating a compelling business case.

Course Outline
Module 1: Introduction to Project Management
Module 2: Strategic Management and Project Selection
Module 3: The Project Manager
Module 4: Management Conflicts and Negotiations
Module 5: Project Management Organizational Structure
Module 6: Project Activity Planning
Module 7: Project Budgeting and Cost Estimation
Module 8: Project Scheduling
Module 9: Project Resource Allocation
Module 10: Project Monitoring and Information System
Module 11: Project Control
Module 12: Project Auditing

Course Schedule
Week Topic/s Activity
Week 1 Module 1: Introduction to Project Management - Reflection
- Project Management in Today’s Time - Group/individual Activity
- Classification of a Project - Review Questions
- Project Life Cycle - Reinforcement Exercise
- Project Attributes - Short Quiz
- Primary Goals of a Project - Mini-case Study
- Why Project Management?
Week 2-3 Module 2: Strategic Management and Project Selection - Business Project Proposal
- Project Management Maturity - Review Questions
- Project Selection Models - Reinforcement Exercise
- Project Portfolio Management (PPM) - Short Quiz
- A Business Project Proposal: The Technical Approach - Mini-case Study
Week 4 Module 3: The Project Manager - Essay
- The Career of a Project Manager - Reflection Paper
- Key Skills of a PM - Review Questions
- Functional Manager vs. Project Manager - Reinforcement Exercise
- Important Characteristics in the Selection of a PM - Short Quiz
- Responsibilities of a PM - Mini-case Study
- Important characteristics of an Effective Project Team
Member
Week 5 Module 4: Management Conflicts and Negotiations - Reflection
- Types of Conflicts - Individual Activity
- Fundamental Issues for Potential Conflicts - Review Questions
- Conflicts and Project Life Cycle - Reinforcement Exercise
- The Negotiation - Short Quiz
- Mini-case Study
Week 6 Module 5: Project Management Organizational Structure - Review Questions
- Program Manager vs. Project Manager - Reinforcement Exercise
- The Project Organizational Structure - Short Quiz
- Forms of Project Organizational Structure - Mini-case Study
- Selecting the Optional Organizational Structure
Week 7 Module 6: Project Activity Planning - Proposed Project Plan
- Project Planning in Action - Review Questions
- The Project Charter - Reinforcement Exercise
- Writing the Project SAcope - Short Quiz
- Developing the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) - Mini-case Study
- Sample Project Breakdown
Week 8-9 Module 7: Project Budgeting and Cost Estimation - Proposed Project Plan:
- Cost Estimation and Budget in Project Management Budget & Costing
- Types of Project Costs - Review questions
- Factors Influencing the Quality of Estimates - Reinforcement Exercise
- Methods of Estimating Cost - Short Quiz
- Project Cost Estimating Issues - Mini-Case Study
- Creating a Project Budget
- Ways to Improve the Process of Cost Estimation and
Budgeting
WEEK 10 - MIDTERM EXAMINATION
 Week 11-12 Module 8: Project Scheduling - Proposed Project Plan:
- A Background on Project Scheduling Schedule
- Network Techniques: PERT and CPM - Review questions
- The Gantt Chart - Reinforcement Exercise
- Deterministic Time Estimate - Short Quiz
- A Computing Slack Times - Mini-Case Study
- Simulation
Week 13-14 Module 9: Project Resource Allocation - Proposed Project Plan:
- Critical Path Method (CPM)-Expediting a Project Resource Allocation
- The Resource Allocation Problem - Review questions
- Resource Loading - Reinforcement Exercise
- Resource Leveling - Short Quiz
- Constrained Resource Scheduling - Mini-Case Study
- Optimizing Methods
- Multi Project Scheduling and Resource Allocation
Week 15 Module 10: Project Monitoring and Information System - Review questions
- The Planning-Monitoring-Controlling Cycle - Reinforcement Exercise
- Designing the Monitoring System - Long Quiz
- How to Collect Data - Mini-Case Study
- Information Needs and the Reporting Process
- Types of Report in Project Management
- Project Team Meetings
- Common Reporting Problems
- Earned Value Analysis
Week 16 Module 11: Project Control - Business Project Proposal
- The Nature of Control in Project Management - Review questions
- The Fundamental Purposes of Control - Reinforcement Exercise
- Three Types of Control Processes - Long Quiz
- Comments on the Design of Control Systems - Mini-Case Study
- Critical Ratio Control Charts
- Benchmarking
- Control as a Function on Management
- Balance in Control System
- Control of Creative Activities
- Control of Change and Scope Creep
Week 17 Module 12: Project Auditing - Business Project Proposal
- The Nature of Project Evaluation Presentation
- Purposes of Evaluation-Goals of the System - Review questions
- The Project Audit - Reinforcement Exercise
- Depth of the Audit - Long Quiz
- Timing of the Audit - Mini-Case Study
- Construction and Use of Audit Report
- Responsibilities of the Project Auditor/Evaluator
- The Project Audit Life Cycle
- Some Essentials of Audit/Evaluation
- The Audit/Evaluation Team
- A Note to the Auditor/Evaluator
WEEK 18 - FINAL EXAMINATION
Note: Topics may change, add, or modify as deemed necessary to address to the current demands and
developments in the industry as well as to the specific needs of the field of specialization.
Book References:

Flores, M and Serrano, A. (2015) Project Management. Manila: Unlimited Books Library Services & Publishing, Inc.
Kerzner, Harold. (2017). Project Management: Case Studies, Fifth Edition. John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
Kerzner, Harold. (2010). Project Management Best Practices: Achieving Global Excellence. John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
Meredith, Jack R. (2012). Project Management: A Managerial Approach. John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
Marks, Tony.(2012). 20:20 Project Management: how to deliver on time, on budget and on spec.

Course Requirements:
• Compilation of Online Quizzes, seat works and class activities
• Periodical examination
• Case Analysis

Course Academic Integrity Policy

All students of the University are expected to uphold the highest standards of academic honesty. Acts of cheating,
plagiarism, and other forms of dishonest, unethical, or immoral behavior will not be tolerated.
Any student found guilty of academic dishonesty—such as cheating during examinations or plagiarizing submitted
course requirements—will receive a failing grade (F or 5) in the course, at a minimum.
Academic dishonesty includes, but is not limited to:
• Using unauthorized materials (e.g., books, notes, devices) during tests;
• Copying from or providing answers to others during assessments;
• Submitting assignments, reports, or papers that are not one’s own;
• Collaborating without permission on exams or academic tasks;
• Forging signatures, such as signing another student’s name on attendance sheets;
• Engaging in any activity that undermines academic integrity.
• All students are expected to be familiar with and abide by these principles throughout their academic
journey.

Attendance
Attendance is required in all courses. Students may incur absences of up to 20% of the total class hours; beyond this
limit, the student may be dropped from the course after two (2) formal warnings. For excused absences (e.g., due to
illness, emergencies, or university-sanctioned activities), the instructor may assign alternative requirements or
make-up work as necessary.

Class Participation
Active participation in all class activities, discussions, and group work is expected. Class participation forms an
essential component of the final grade and reflects student engagement and preparedness.

Late Work
Late submissions will incur a penalty of 25% deduction per day from the score obtained. This policy applies to all
assignments, reports, and course outputs, unless otherwise specified by the instructor due to justified reasons.

Missed Examinations
Make-up examinations will only be allowed for students with valid and documented reasons (e.g., medical
certificate, official university activity). Missed exams must be taken within one (1) week from the student’s return.
Failure to comply within this period may result in a score of zero (0) for the missed assessment.

Use of AI Tools
Students are allowed to use AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Grammarly, code assistants) only with proper declaration. If a
student uses any AI-powered assistance in completing assignments, projects, or other academic tasks, they must
submit an AI Declaration Form as prescribed by the instructor or course guidelines. Failure to disclose AI usage will
be considered a violation of academic integrity and shall be subject to disciplinary sanctions.