Department of Accounting Education

BAHR 323 – Project Management Course

Syllabus

COURSE INFORMATION
1. Course Number : BAHRE 322
2. Course Name : PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Course Description : This course provides students with holistic, integrative view focuses on how projects
contribute to the strategic goals of the organization. The linkages for integration include the process of selecting
projects that best support the strategy of a particular organization and that in turn can be supported by the technical
and managerial process to bring its project to completion. Further, the student will be provided with the knowledge
that the goal for prospective project managers are to understand the role of a project in their organization and to
master the project management tools, techniques, and interpersonal skills necessary to orchestrate from start to
finish.
3. Pre-requisite : CBM 121
4. Co-requisite : None
5. Credit : 3.0 units
6. Class schedule : 6 hours per week (1 term) 7. Program Educational Objectives (PEO) of BSBA:
Three to five years after, the BSBA graduates are expected to:

1. Assume supervisory and/or managerial responsibilities within their organization.

2. Pursue graduate studies in business and management.
3. Manage a business.

9. Student Outcomes (SO) of BSBA and their links to PEO

1 2 3
SO a Perform the basic functions of management such as planning, organizing, staffing,
directing, and controlling.
SO b* Apply the basic concepts that underlie each of the functional areas of business
(marketing, finance, human resources management, production and operations management, ✓ ✓ ✓
information technology, strategic management) and employ these concepts in various business
situations.
SO c Articulate and discuss the latest developments in the specific field of practice.
SO d Act in recognition of professional, social, and ethical responsibility.
SO e Express one clearly and communicate effectively with stakeholders both in oral and
written forms.
SO f Work effectively with other stakeholders and manage conflict in the workplace.
SO g Plan and implement business related activities.
SO h Demonstrate corporate citizenship and social responsibility.
SO i Exercise high personal moral and ethical standards.
SO j Analyze the business environment for strategic direction.
SO k Manage a strategic business unit for economic sustainability.
SO l Prepare operational plans.
SO m Conduct business research.
10. Course Outcomes (CO) of BAHRE 322 and their links to SO
Upon completion of the course, the BSBA students are SO
expected to:
a b c d e f g h i j k l m
CO1. Establish project management process of a local/global L
corporation
CO2. Determine strategy supported by the technical and L
managerial process to bring its project to completion.

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Legend: L = Facilitate LEARNING of the competencies

(input is provided and competency is evaluated).
P = Allow students to PRACTICE competencies (no input but provided
competency is evaluated).
O = Provide OPPORTUNITY for development (no input
or evaluation, but there is opportunity to practice the competencies)

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11. CO and Assessment task alignment

Assessment Task

CO Theory-based Practicebased Assessment Coverage

Schedule

1. Establish project Multiple Choice VMV,

management process of a Questions/Essay/ Case
local/global corporation True or False/ Analysis/Group 1st Exam Lesson 1-2
Problem Solving Report
2nd Exam Lesson 3-5

3rd Exam Lesson 6-8

2. Determine strategy Multiple Choice

supported by the technical Questions/Essay/True Final Exam Lesson 1-10
and managerial process to or False/
bring its project to
completion.
*Final assessment will be a comprehensive examination (from first topic to the last) in a Multiple Choice Questions
Assessment Task Details (Theory-based)
Assessment Coverage Assessment Task Details
Schedule

First Exam VMV, Multiple Choice You are expected to:

Questions • Determine the basics of Project Management
Lesson 1 – 2 including the classification of Projects, components,
Problem Solving attributes and the Project Life cycle.
• Discuss the relevance of the different methods and
key areas of project management
Second Exam Lesson 3 - 5 Multiple Choice You are expected to:
Questions • Understand the process of managing Project
Portfolios;
• Establish the process of prioritizing projects out of
proper selection methods
Third Exam Lesson 6 - 8 Multiple Choice You are expected to:
Questions • Identify the stages of planning a project
• Recognize the factors and methods of project cost
estimation and scheduling techniques
Fourth Exam Lesson 1 – 10 Multiple Choice You are expected to:
Questions • Review the development and stages of project
management
• Integrate the different processes in creating a
successful project based on important factors and key
areas to be considered to realize the gains of proper
project management

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12. COURSE OUTLINE AND TIME FRAME

TIME
TOPICS FOR FIRST EXAMINATION TLA Required Readings
FRAME
Week Classroom orientation ▪ Lecture/Discussion ▪ https://www.wiley.com/college/dec/m
1-3 1. UM Vision, Mission and Values eredith298298/resources/
2. Grading System ▪ Assignment on Actual
3. Requirements Project Status ▪ https://2012books.lardbucket.org/boo
4. Relevance of the course
ks/beginning-project-managementv1.0/s03-
introduction-to-projectmanage.html
▪ Group Activity
Lesson 1: Projects in Contemporary
Organizations https://www.sinnaps.com/en/
• Definition of Project Management projectmanagement-blog/types-of-project
• Project Life Cycle
• Project Components and
Attributes

Lesson 2: Introduction to Project

Management
• Classification of a Project
• Methods of Project Management
• Key Areas of Project Management
TOPICS FOR SECOND EXAMINATION

Week Lesson 3: Strategic Management & Project ▪ Lecture/Discussion

4-5 Selection ▪ Flores, Marivic, et. Al (2015) Project
• Project Management Maturity Management, 25-70 and 91-104.
• Project Selection Models ▪ Group Presentation
• Project Portfolio Management ▪ Research article ▪ https://www.nutcache.com/blog/8top-project-
(PPM) reading/discourse management-approachesmethods-techniques/
Lesson 4: The Project Manager
• Key Skills of a Project Manager
• Types of Project Manager
• Important Characteristic in Selecting
a Project Manager and Team
Member
• Responsibilities of a Project
Manager

Lesson 5: Project Organizational Structure

• The Project Organizational Structure
• Forms of Project Organizational
Structure
• Selecting the Optional
Organizational Structure

TOPICS FOR THIRD EXAMINATION

Week ▪ Lecture/Discussion ▪ Flores, Marivic, et. Al (2015) Project
6-7 Lesson 6: Project Activity Planning Management, 115-161.
• Project Planning in Action ▪ Oral Sharing on related
• The Project Charter topic ▪ Meredith, Jack and Mantel, Samuel (2012)
• Developing the Work Breakdown Structure
Project Management (A
Lesson 7: Project Budgeting and Cost Estimation ▪ Cooperative learning Managerial Approach)
• Cost Estimation and
Budget in Project ▪ Mantel, Meredith, Shafer and Sutton, (2012)

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Management Project Management in

• Types of Project Costs Practice
• Factors Influencing the Quality of Estimates
• Methods of Estimating Cost
• Project Cost Estimating Issues

Lesson 8: Project Scheduling

• Network Techniques: PERT and CPM
• The Gantt Chart
• Deterministic Time Estimate

TOPICS FOR FOURTH EXAMINATION

Lesson 9: Project Control and Auditing ▪ Lecture/Discussion ▪ Flores, Marivic, et. Al (2015) Project
• Nature of Control in Project Management ▪ Audio Visual Management, 259-331.
Week 8- • Fundamental Purposes of Control
Presentation of Final
9 • Three types of Control Processes
Project ▪ Meredith, Jack and Mantel, Samuel (2012)
• Nature of Project Evaluation
• The Project Audit Life Cycle
Project Management (A
Managerial Approach)
Lesson 10: Project Termination
• Nature of Project Termination ▪ https://www.nutcache.com/blog/8top-project-
• Varieties of Project Termination management-approachesmethods-techniques/
• When to Terminate a Project
• The Termination Process
13. Textbook:
Flores, Marivic and Camilar-Serrano, Angelita (2015). Project management. Manila: Philippines: Unlimited Books Library
Services & Publishing Inc.
14. SUGGESTED REFERENCES
a.) Mantel, Meredith, Shafer and Sutton, (2012) Project management in practice. Massachusetts: John Wiley & Sons Inc.
b.) https://www.nutcache.com/blog/8-top-project-management-approaches-methods-techniques/
c.)https://2012books.lardbucket.org/books/beginning-project-management-v1.0/s03-introduction-to-project-manage.html
d.) https://www.sinnaps.com/en/project-management-blog/types-of-project
15. COURSE EVALUATION

Assessment Methods
EXAMINATIONS Weights

A. Exam 1 – 3 30%
B. Final Exam 30%
MCQ and True or False
CLASS PARTICIPATIONS
C. Quizzes 10%
D. Research/Projects 15%
E. Recitations 10%
F. Assignments 5%
Total 100%
16. Policies and guidelines

a. Attendance is counted from the first regular class meeting.

b. A validated student identification card must always by worn be all students while attending classes.
c. Cheating is strictly prohibited. Any form of dishonesty shall be dealt with accordingly. Honesty is called
for at all times.

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d. Valid examination permits are necessary in taking the examinations as scheduled. CELLULAR PHONES
or any ELECTRONIC GADGETS are NOT allowed during EXAMINATIONS. Prescribed PRC
calculators are allowed to use.
e. Base-15 grading policy should be observed. Students who obtained failing scores in major exams are
recommended to attend the tutorial class.

Prepared by: References reviewed by:

ERIC M. PAJARON.MBA RONELO G. GENON JR. MLIS

Faculty Librarian

Reviewed by: Recommending Approval:

GLADYS B. LAPAZ, MBA ERICK T. BALORAN Ph.D.

Program Head, BSBA Dean of College

Approved by:

PEDRITO M. CASTILLO II, ED. D

VP, Learning Innovation and Design

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