Solutions Through Project Dynamics

Solutions Through Project Dynamics

FEE PER CANDIDATE

COURSE LEADER

The all-inclusive fee per candidate is ZAR 5 950. This includes the
study material compromising, study guides, tutorial letters, et cetera,
however, it excludes the prescribed text book which students must
purchase themselves but it includes the examination fees (excluding
supplementary examination fees in the event of this being necessary). Full
payment is required in order to become an active student and receive
your study package. Only in exceptional cases and with the prior
approval of the Programme Leader (ie confirmed purchase order
from your employer or other special arrangement) can registration
proceed without payment in full.

The programme leader is Prof Louis P Krger who will be assisted by

other lecturers from the Centre for Business Management as well as
external consultants.

VIRTUAL REGISTRATION OR AT
SUNNYSIDE CAMPUS, PTA
Virtual Registration: Includes web, fax, fax-to-email,

hardcopy or email
Pretoria Campus:

The registration hall at Sunnyside

Campus (Walker str). The student
will be guided to use the self help
stations. Students must certify that
information provided is correct

All students need to apply first: You will obtain a student

number to begin the registration process. No student will be able to
proceed with their registration without a student number (after a TP
process). Registration stations will be available at all Unisa regional
offices.
Online: Students registering online from elsewhere (home, office,
internet cafes, etc.)must first access the UNISA website (www.unisa.
ac.za) and click on the registration link (www.unisa.ac.za/registration)
using their allocated student number to start the registration
process.
No over-the-counter distribution of study material:
Material will be delivered on-line or dispatched by post or courier
service
Post: Your registration can also be posted

to Centre for Business Management:

PO Box 392, UNISA, 0003, South
Africa
Payment:

INDIVIDUAL STUDENTS ONLY

(UNISA student deposits)

ACADEMIC CONTACT PERSONS

The following persons could be contacted to assist you with academic
enquiries:
Prof Louis P Krger
Fax email: 086 641 5345
Email:
krugelp@unisa.ac.za
Prof Rigard J Steenkamp
Fax email: 086 682 9213
Email:
steenrj@unisa.ac.za

PROGRAMME ASSISTANT
The following person could be contacted to assist you with administration issues:
Tshepang Masipa
Tell:
012 352 4319/4234
Cell:
071 442 4053
Email: masiptw@unisa.ac.za

CBM REGISTRATIONS
General Enquiries:
Tel: 012 352 4234 / 4319

Fax email: 086 641 7260
Email: bussen@unisa.ac.za
Registration Enquiries:
Tel: 012 352 4234 / 4319

Fax email: 086 686 3410
Email: cbmregistrations@unisa.ac.za
Registration Online:

Use the various registration sites with self

help computers for online registrations
(student advisors will offer an advisory
service)

CENTRE FOR BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

Course in
BASICS OF PROJECT
MANAGEMENT
code: 7215-X / 6-month course
TWO INTAKES PER YEAR
The PROJECT MANAGEMENT body of
knowledge (PMBOKGuide)addressing
the human components and the tools
and techniques for project planning and
control.

CASH/CHEQUE DEPOSITS
Beneficiary Unisa Student Deposits
Bank Standard Bank
Account Nr 096R
Branch Code 010645
Reference Studentnr 3013974764
NB: Leave one space open between student number and allocation

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Solutions Through Project Dynamics

INTRODUCTION
Project Management focuses on the management of PROJECTS.
Given the unique, non-repetitive and temporary nature of projects, it
is obvious that we have to do with a management environment that
is quite different from that of continuous or repetitive or batch or
job type working activities and systems. Standard management
principles and procedures cannot be applied to projects
without making provision for the distinctive environments in which
they come to fruition.
From its very name, project management, we find there are
clearly two aspects which are inherently part of this now, very popular
and widely recognised best approach to managing projects. First,
it deals with projects and secondly it concerns the management
of these projects.
A project is defined by the Project Management Institute (PMI) as
any undertaking with a defined starting point and defined objectives
by which completion is identified. In practice, most projects depend
on finite or limited resources by which the objectives are to be
accomplished (PMBOK 1987:02)**. Given the temporary nature of
projects and the limited resources with which predetermined project
objectives have to be achieved, it is essential that a management
approach that is appropriate to the distinctive circumstances of
project environments be adopted. A management approach that has
specific application in the area of projects is project management.
Project Management is defined by the PMI as the art of directing
and co-ordinating human and material resources throughout the life
of a project by using modern management techniques to achieve
predetermined objectives of scope, cost, time, quality and participant
satisfaction (PMBOK 1987:41)**. Project management as a
distinctive management approach for projects therefor seeks to attain
predetermined project objectives means of the projects managers
leadership and co-ordinating activities in respect of human and other
resources.
**Source: PMBOK Guide (Project management body of knowledge). 1987. Drexel Hill, PA: Project Management Institute.
Updated: Fourth edition, PMI 2008.

COURSE OBJECTIVES AND WHO

SHOULD ENROLL?
This course in Basics of Project Management has the following
objectives:
To present the basic philosophy of project management to firsttime students or learners of this specialised management discipline
To introduce students to certain selected project management
concepts and terminologies
To provide students with an overview of the project management
body of knowledge (PMBOK Guide 4th edition)
To help students attain a basic academic-oriented knowledge
of the principal aspects of project management and to prepare
them for more advanced programmes (e.g offered by UNISA SBL)
To lead students towards solving practical problems by introducing
them to some basic project management tools and techniques.
The course is aimed at... all and every employee in a
business or institution or organisation who may be involved with
or who is interested in project-type work, similarly all people
who may be responsible for planning and executing projects
be it small or medium in size and ranging from low to medium
complexity, aspirant project managers, junior project managers,
assistant project managers, project planners, project controllers,
and even senior managers and CEOs who need to gain a basic
understanding and appreciation for the dynamic nature and potential
advantages which may be gained by project management.

COURSE FRAMEWORK

MODULES

CBPM01L

INTRODUCTION TO PROJECT
MANAGEMENT CONCEPTS AND THE
MANAGERIAL PROCESS

CBPM02M

INTRODUCTION TO THE PROJECT

MANAGEMENT BODY OF KNOWLEDGE
(PMBOK)

STUDY PACKAGE

TOPICS
1. Introduction to project management dynamics (an introduction
to modern project management)
2. Project management philosophy, strategy and systems (this
includes the project life cycle)
3. Project management leadership and organisation (including
project teams)
4. Project planning and scheduling (project definition, timing,
costing and management risk)
5. Project control and closure (progress measurement, project
success and project failure)
1. Coordinating project elements for successful project completion
(project integration and scope management)
2. Achieving project objectives of timely completion, in budget and to
stakeholder satisfaction (project time, cost and quality management)
3. Utilizing project team members effectively and disposing
project information appropriately (project human resource and
communications management)
4. Acquiring project resources efficiently from external sources (project
procurement management)
5. Management project risks for maximizing positive outcomes
(project risk management)
Study Guides, Tutorial Letters, Textbooks (to be purchased by
students he/her self) and Assignments

Solutions Through Project Dynamics

CREDITS
An application was submitted to UNISA for registration of this
course, with two unit standards (i.e. each module being equivalent to
one unit standard at level 5 and 12 credits).

CERTIFICATE
After successfully completing this course, students will receive a CBM
certificate in Basics of Project Management (Code: 7215-X)

COMMENCEMENT DATE
The course in Basics of Project Management allows for two intakes
(first and second semester) per year. The registration periods and
official commencement dates are indicated below Note: You must
register for both modules of the course concurrently, and partial or
split-up registrations will not be permitted at all.
FIRST INTAKE
OFFICIAL COMMENCEMENT DATE OF THE COURSE
End of November until
the end of January the
1 FEBRUARY EACH YEAR
following year
SECOND INTAKE
OFFICIAL COMMENCEMENT DATE OF THE COURSE
End of April until the end
of July each year
1 JULY EACH YEAR

TUITION METHOD
Students will be evaluated in each of the two modules by means
of both assignments (formative assessment) and a formal written
examination (summative assessment).

Language
English. Candidates will, however be able to submit assignments and
write examinations in either English or Afrikaans.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
A National Senior Certificate, equivalent qualification or appropriate
experience.