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Project Management

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Course Details:

The Bachelor of Commerce in Project Management is a three-year undergraduate degree programme where students develop the ability to apply management theory in practice. Apply the analytical skills and knowledge gained in the programme to a specialised research area of project management. Support and apply leadership practices in the role as a Project Manager within both emerging and advanced markets.

The value of project management is recognised amongst mult-national companies across all sectors, and its inclusion is now considered necessary to stay commercially competitive and in order to consistently deliver top-quality business results. EDUINSTITUTE offers one of the best project management management courses in South Africa. Learn how to go about leading a team to achieve goals within time and budget.

Course Syllabus

Admission Requrements

  • The minimum entry requirement is the National Senior Certificate or National Certificate Vocational with appropriate subject combinations and levels of achievement; or
  • An equivalent NQF level 4 qualification with proven proficiency in English
  • It is possible in some cases, to gain entry into the programme on the basis of Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
  • Outcome:

    Upon successful completion of the BCom Project Management programme, the student should be able to:

  • Understand the basics of Project Management theory, practices and its application in business;
  • Align Project Management with strategic business goals in order to create a value chain that gives organisations their competitive advantage.
  • Support and apply leadership practices in the role as a Project Manager within both emerging and advanced markets.
  • Utilise team building techniques to make teams in matrix environments more cohesive and successful.
  • Manage a Project Management Office in order to ensure efficient resource utilisation.
  • Manage project management risks to ensure the project is delivered within scope, time and cost constraints.
  • Utilise communication skills and strategies to manage the expectations of the customer and stakeholders.
  • Manage competing expectations of stakeholders to ensure a positive influence on the project.
  • Monitor and report on the performance of projects.
  • Implement research methods and designs relevant to project management in order to make informed decisions that lead to project success;
  • Apply the analytical skills and knowledge gained in the programme to a specialised research area
    • 1st year

      First Year Courses

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      • Year 1
        Semester 1

        • Introduction to Business Management

        • End User Computing/Digital Transformation in the Business Environment

        • Economics 1A

        • Introduction to Project Management

        Semester 2

        • Introduction to Functional Areas of Management

        • Financial Reporting and Analysis

        • Economics 1B

        • Project Scope and Time Management

      Assessment

      • Three written papers form the First University Examination, together with a submitted portfolio of two exam essays of 2,000 words for Introduction to English Language and Literature.
      • All exams must be passed, but marks do not count towards the final degree.
    • 2nd year

      Second Year Courses

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      • Year 2
        Semester 1

        • Fundamentals of Organisational Behaviour

        • Project Quality Management Processes

        • Management Accounting

        • Business Law

        Semester 2

        • Project Cost and Procurement Management

        • Project Resource Management

        • Project Stakeholder Management

        • Project Communication Management

      Assessment

      • Three written papers form the First University Examination, together with a submitted portfolio of two exam essays of 2,000 words for Introduction to English Language and Literature.
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    • 3rd year

      Third Year Courses

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      • Year 3
        Semester 1

        • Project Risk Environment

        • Project Strategy and Leadership

        • Research Methods

        • Project Performance Management and Reporting

        Semester 2

        • Project Finance

        • Project Information Management

        • Capstone for Project Management

      Assessment

      • Three written papers form the First University Examination, together with a submitted portfolio of two exam essays of 2,000 words for Introduction to English Language and Literature.
      • All exams must be passed, but marks do not count towards the final degree.

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