Identify and distinguish between the various types of project environments, planning tools, control mechanisms, projects and contracts.

ENGINEERING PROJECT PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT

Course Description

This course exposes the students to the need for and skills of good planning and management principles for a project in an organization. The course covers project environments, planning, management and control in addition to information needs, site management and contract principles.

Course Objectives

This Course aims to:

1. Enable the student learn various types of project environments, planning tools and control mechanisms;

2. Equip the student with skills to plan, control and manage projects and sites.

Course Outcome

At the end of the course, students should be able to:

1. Identify and distinguish between the various types of project environments, planning tools, control mechanisms, projects and contracts;

2. Carry out activities of project planning, control and site management;

3. Apply the various planning tools and control techniques appropriately.