SVKMS NMIMS University
Mukesh Patel School of Technology Management & Engineering
MBA (Tech.)
Sub: Advances in Project
Management
Semester IX
Code : (PM Vertical elective)- APM
Periods per
week
Lecture* 2
Term Work(Practical) 0
Tutorial Hours
Marks
Evaluation system Theory
2
50
Examination
Term Work
50
*Each lecture of 1.5 hrs duration
Objectives: To learn whats next after basic project management, advances in this
field, various tools used and various ways and best practices to manage projects
Prerequisite:
Unit
Introduction to Project Management
Detailed Syllabus
Topics
Duration
(Hr)
3
Leading project outcomes:
Driving user adoptions in partnership with
stakeholders.
Adopting non-linear project delivery models
Benefits from driving project outcomes.
Models of Project Management
PMA Models
Diamond
PMM model
Critical Chain Method
Scrum
Project Management maturity
Driving forces for maturity
Project Management Maturity Model(PMMM)- five
levels of maturity
Best Practices in project Management
Texas Instruments success pyramid
DTE energy model
Excel- Strategic planning matrix
Business need analysis
Process and Methodology
Tools, training and Org structures
Visibility, collaboration and Globalization
Project Management methodology Development by an
Organization
Overcoming development and implementation
barriers
Microsoft solutions framework
Implementation of Methodology
Example of Sherwin-Williams
Antares Management Solutions
Westfield group
Project Management Templates used by
organization(Examples through sample templates)
Project charter template
Project risk and issues template
Project plan templates (including
various sub plans)
Stakeholder analysis matrix template
RACI template
Others
Future of Project Management
Advances of projects in different sectors
Impact of emerging technology in Project
Management
Management of Complex mega projects
Case studies from various sectors, functions and
geographies
TOTAL HRS.
30
Prescribed Text Book:
Advanced Project Management: Best practices on implementation,
Harold Kerzner, 2nd Edition, Nov 2003, WILEY
References:
1. A Guide to Project Management Body of Knowledge - PMI, 5 th Edition,
Jan 2013
2. Critical chain project management by Lawrence Leach, Hardcover
edition, 2004, Artech House, Boston
Internet References:
http://www.pmi.org/PMBOK-Guide-and-Standards/Standards-Library-ofPMI-Global-Standards.aspx
Term Work:
Case Studies
Assignments
Class Tests