HCMC UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY AND EDUCATION Program: Industrial Management

FACULTY OF ECONOMICS Level: Undergraduate

Course Syllabus

1. Course Title: Project Management

2. Course Code: PROM430506E
3. Number of Credits: 3 units (3/0/6) (3 lecture periods, 0 laboratory period, 6 self-study period
per week). Time allocation: 15 weeks
4. Instructors
Main lecturers: Dr. Nguyen Khac Hieu
List of other lecturers:
5. Course Requirements
Prerequisite courses: Fundamental Management
Previous courses: Bussiness Statistics
6. Course Description:
This course provide students specialized knowledge of project management, from basic
project concepts, project classification, Gantt chart, network diagrams to advanced concepts such
as schedule management, quality management and cost management. In addition, the course also
provides students project risk management tools for managing the project risk.
7. Course Goals:
Goals Goal Description ELOs

G1 Illustrate concepts of project, project management and project ELO2

selection

G2 Form ideas for a new business project ELO12

ELO16

G3 Planning schedule and budget for new project ELO13

G4 Control the schedule, cost control and risk of the project ELO14
ELO15

8. Course Learning Outcomes:

CLOs CLO Description Outcome
Students can describe the project concept and distinguish different ELO2
G1.1
types of projects and how to choose the project
G1
Students can describe the concept of project management and project ELO2
G1.2
manager
G2.1 Ideas for a new business project ELO12
G2
G2.2 Ideas of business start-up ELO16

1
 G3.1 Can draw Gantt chart and network diagram by paper and pen ELO13
G3
G3.2 Can use MS project software in project planing ELO13
Students can describe the methods of schedule control and understand ELO14
G4.1
the advantages and disadvantages of each method
Students can describe the methods of cost control and understand the ELO14
G4 G4.2 advantages and disadvantages of each method

Can Identify project risks, quantify the risks, and provide ELO15
G4.3
countermeasures
9. Required Resources:
 Textbook: Pinto (2013) Project Management – Achieving competitive advantage,
3th edition: Pearson
 Supplemental book: Field, M., Keller, L.(2007), Project Management. Open
University
10. Assessment:
- Grading scale: 10
- Examination plan:
Types Assessmen CLOs Rate(%
of t )
Content/ Topics Timeline
Exam method
s
Short Test 30
Calculate the NPV, IRR and project Week 5 Test G1.1 15
KT#1 selection values, draw Gantt chart, G3.2
network diagram.
Project planning on personal Week 10 Planning G3.2 15
KT#2 computer on
Computer
Project 20
Teamwork to set up a business Week 12 Essay G2.1
project (self-nominated project). G2.2
G3.2
KT#3
G4.1
G4.2
G4.3
Final Exam 50
 Students can describe the project concept and Test G1.1
distinguish different types of projects and how to G1.2
choose the project G3.1
 Students can describe the concept of project G4.1
management and project manager
G4.2
 Can draw Gantt chart and network diagram by paper
and pen
 Students can describe the methods of schedule control
and understand the advantages and disadvantages of
2
 each method
 Students can describe the methods of cost control and
understand the advantages and disadvantages of each
method
11. Course Outline:
Week Content CLOs
Chapter 1: Introduction to project management
A/ Major content and teaching methodology (3) G1.2
Theoretical content:
1.1 What is a project?
1.2 Types of Project
1.3 Project life circle
Main teaching methodology:
1 + Presentation
+ Discussion
B/ Content for self-study at home: (6)
Read about the types of projects in practice, the skills required by the
project manager
Required Readings: Pinto (2013) Project Management – Achieving
competitive advantage, 3th edition: Pearson

Chapter 1: Introduction to project management

A/ Major content and teaching methodology (3)
Theoretical content: G1.2
1.4 What is Project Management
1.5 The role of the Project Manager and the Project Team
Main teaching methodology:
2 + Presentation
+ Discussion
B/ Content for self-study at home: (6)
Read about the types of projects in practice, the skills required by the
project manager
Required Readings: Pinto (2013) Project Management – Achieving
competitive advantage, 3th edition: Pearson
3
Chapter 2: Project selection
A/ Major content and teaching methodology (3)
Theoretical content: G1.2
2.1 Project screening models
Main teaching methodology:
+ Presentation
+ Practice on Excel
B/ Content for self-study at home: (6)
Read about project selection

3
 Required Readings: Pinto (2013) Project Management – Achieving
competitive advantage, 3th edition: Pearson

Chapter 2: Project selection

A/ Major content and teaching methodology (3)
Theoretical content: G1.2
2.2 Financial models
Main teaching methodology:
4 + Presentation
+ Discussion
B/ Content for self-study at home: (6)
Read about project selection
Required Readings: Pinto (2013) Project Management – Achieving
competitive advantage, 3th edition: Pearson

Chapter 3: Schedule Planning

A/ Major content and teaching methodology (3)
Theoretical content:
3.1 Define activities
3.2 Duration estimation
Main teaching methodology:
5
+ Presentation
+ Discussion
B/ Content for self-study at home: (6)
Read about time planning using Gantt chart and network diagram
Required Readings: Pinto (2013) Project Management – Achieving
competitive advantage, 3th edition: Pearson

Chapter 3: Schedule Planning

A/ Major content and teaching methodology (3)
Theoretical content: G4.4
3.3 Sequence activities
3.4 Develop schedule
Main teaching methodology:
6
+ Presentation
+ Discussion
B/ Content for self-study at home: (6)
Read about time planning using Gantt chart and network diagram
Required Readings: Pinto (2013) Project Management – Achieving
competitive advantage, 3th edition: Pearson
7
Chapter 3: Schedule Planning
A/ Major content and teaching methodology (3)
Theoretical content: G4.4
3.5 Probability of project completion
3.6 Crashing project
4
 Main teaching methodology:
+ Presentation
+ Discussion
B/ Content for self-study at home: (6)
Read about time planning using Gantt chart and network diagram
Required Readings: Pinto (2013) Project Management – Achieving
competitive advantage, 3th edition: Pearson

Using MS project software

A/ Major content and teaching methodology (3)
Theoretical content:
Time planning and cost planning
8 Main teaching methodology:
Using soft ware in PC
B/ Content for self-study at home: (6)
Install MS project software in PC

Chapter 4: Cost Planning

A/ Major content and teaching methodology (3)
Theoretical content: G4.4
4.1 Sources of project cost
4.2 Cost estimation
Main teaching methodology:
9
+ Presentation
+ Discussion
B/ Content for self-study at home: (6)
Read about budget planning
Required Readings: Pinto (2013) Project Management – Achieving
competitive advantage, 3th edition: Pearson

Chapter 4: Cost Planning

A/ Major content and teaching methodology (3)
Theoretical content: G4.4
4.3 Creating project budget
Main teaching methodology:
10 + Presentation
+ Discussion
B/ Content for self-study at home: (6)
Read about budget planning
Required Readings: Pinto (2013) Project Management – Achieving
competitive advantage, 3th edition: Pearson
11
Chapter 5: Project team and conflict
A/ Major content and teaching methodology (3) G4.4
Theoretical content:
5
 5.1 Building the project team
5.2 Characteristics of effective project teams G4.7
Main teaching methodology:
+ Presentation
+ Discussion
B/ Content for self-study at home: (6)
Read about team and conflict management in project
Required Readings: Pinto (2013) Project Management – Achieving
competitive advantage, 3th edition: Pearson

Chapter 5: Project team and conflict

A/ Major content and teaching methodology (3)
Theoretical content: G4.4
5.3 Reasons why teams fail
5.4 Conflict management
Main teaching methodology:
12
+ Presentation
+ Case study
B/ Content for self-study at home: (6)
Read about team and conflict management in project
Required Readings: Pinto (2013) Project Management – Achieving
competitive advantage, 3th edition: Pearson

Chapter 6: Project control

A/ Major content and teaching methodology (3) G4.4
Theoretical content:
6.1 What is project control? G4.5
6.2 Project control loop
6.3 Tools for project control
13 Main teaching methodology:
+ Presentation
+ Discussion
B/ Content for self-study at home: (6)
Read about project control
Required Readings: Pinto (2013) Project Management – Achieving
competitive advantage, 3th edition: Pearson
14
Chapter 6: Project control
A/ Major content and teaching methodology (3) G4.4
Theoretical content:
6.4 Risk control G4.5
Main teaching methodology:
+ Presentation
+ Discussion
B/ Content for self-study at home: (6)
Read about project control
6
 Required Readings: Pinto (2013) Project Management – Achieving
competitive advantage, 3th edition: Pearson

15 Review and answer student question about the teching content

12. Course Policy:

 Group project found to be the same will be banned to take the final exams.
 Students who cheat in mid-term or final exams will be deducted 100% of the points.
 Attend at least 80% of teaching hours
 Student should do all homework assigned
13. First Date of Approval: June 15th, 2019
14. Approved by:
Dean Head of the Department Instructor

15. Date and Up-to-date content

1st time: Instructor:

Head of the Department: