International University of Japan

Graduate School of International Management

2022 Fall Term

Course Schedule code Course title

OPR2010 Business Project Management
Name of Instructor Sabin Srivannaboon, Ph.D. Credits
1 credit
Instructor's contact Office# Office Hours E-mail
information Virtual By appointment via Sabin.srivannaboon@sasin.edu
online channels
Class Schedule Day / Nov. 29, Dec. 2, 6, 9 (2nd
Module)
Period Every Tuesday and Friday from 13:00 – 14:30 and 14:40 – 16:10 (Online)

Course Description Tired of a project delay, a budget overrun, and complaints about the product quality? If
the answer is "YES", then, this course might be for you.

This course is designed to capture basic concepts and tools whose use will enhance the
successful management of a project in general businesses. It also goes beyond the
management of a project and addresses the strategic aspect of project management. Topics
will include an introduction to project management, a systems approach to project
management, project planning (time planning, cost planning, etc.), and others. The
objective is to get insight into the strategic view of project management and learn
quantitative and qualitative methods that are necessary for successful project
management.
Learning Objectives This course provides basic project management knowledge to the students in the
& Goals business program. It contributes to the achievement of learning goal L5-1 for 2-years
MBA and JGDP students.

Upon completion of the course, the students will be able to:

(1) Demonstrate your skills in managing a project effectively and efficiently.
(2) Build useful teamwork and presentation skills through a variety of in-class
assignments and team project presentations.
Contribution to the This course fulfills the following MEXT learning objectives:
Diploma Policy MF1 (MBA, DXP, JGDP): Demonstrate understanding of Management knowledge.
(knowledge, skills
and attitude which
can be acquired
through this course
for obtaining the
degree concerned)
Delivery Methods The course will be delivered online via Zoom.

The best way to learn Project Management is to practice it! So, in each session, the
format will be a workshop-style where the students will learn the concepts first and then
apply them through in-class assignments. This course has a strong emphasis on
teamwork and a significant amount of interaction is expected during lectures, in-class
assignment discussions, and team project presentations.
Assessment
Learning Objectives
Assessment methods (1) (2)
Class Participation
Group Presentation
and Report 70%
Midterm Exam
Final Exam
Peer Review
Individual Report 30%
Any other methods
Weight on Final
Grade 30% 70%
Prerequisites None
Method of Feedback The instructor will provide instant feedbacks for the in-class assignments and the
for Exams/Papers project team presentations during the presentations, and may be again afterwards, if
need be. The students can also get the feedbacks on their individual reports through the
online meetings.
Required Course handouts
Textbook(s)
Reference Books These books are not required but recommended to read.
• Jack R. Meredith, Samuel J. Mantel, Jr., Scott M. Shafer “Project Management”,
John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 10th Edition, 2018.
• Project Management Institute, “A Guide to the Project Management Body of
Knowledge (PMBOK Guide)”, 6th Edition, 2017 or 7th Edition, 2021.
Other Materials
Class Class Contents
Outlines Topic Introduction to Business Project Management
Required
preparation
1
/homework Read the syllabus and the handouts in advance. 1h
Required
post-study Review the concepts learned in class. 1h
Topic Project Management Processes and Tools: Part I
Required
preparation
2
/homework Read the handouts in advance. 1h
Required
post-study Review the concepts learned in class. 1h
Topic Project Management Processes and Tools: Part II
Required
preparation
3
/homework Read the handouts in advance. 1h
Required
post-study Review the concepts learned in class. 1h
Topic Team Project Presentations and Report Submissions
Required Get ready for project presentations
preparation Note: The due date for project report and individual report
4
/homework submissions is December 16, 2022, a week after the last session. 16 h
Required
post-study 0h

Total 22 h

Other No audit or withdrawal is allowed.

Keywords Project Management, Project Management Processes, Project Management Tools.