Managing Projects

MUBS
Summer
UNIVERSITY 2023
Instructor: Dr. Marise Raad
Prepared and Presented by:
Farah Mattar ID: 60210117
Youssef Youssef ID: 20220026
IT School for Kids
01 Project Manager Skills

Project Objectives, Deliverables,

02 Milestones, Constraints, and
Exclusions

03 WBS and Work Packages

04 Budget
 Project Manager Skills

Technical Organization Financial

skills IT Knowledge
skills management
and scheduling

Networking Passion for

Implementing
Creative Ideas

Entrepreneurial
Leadership skills spirit

Communicatio Marketing
n skills Problem- solving
skills
 Project Objectives, Deliverables,
Milestones, Constraints, and Exclusions

Exclusions
 Franchise agreements are prepared by Algorithmics
 Developing the curriculum that consists of online and
offline courses is already prepared by Algorithmics
 Up to date online learning platform
 Hiring IT instructors capable of providing high-
quality education to youngsters and train them
Project  Sales and customer retention systems

Objectives
 Provide high-quality IT education to
children aged between 6 and 18 years.
 Stimulate their interest in information
technology.
 Equip them with the necessary skills.
Milestones
 Establish a secure, tolerant
atmosphere.
 Build collaborative relationships with Constraints  Finding the best location Milestone
algorithmics.  Franchise with Algorithmics Milestone
Major  Regulatory Restrictions:  Infrastructure Setup and Maintenance Milestone

deliverables  Time Constraints

Recruiting talented and expert IT teachers Milestone:
Running marketing campaigns Milestone:
 Resource Constraints
 Security and Safety  Student Enrollment Milestone
 Setting location
Constraints  Parent Communication and Engagement Milestone
 Setting infrastructure
 Student Enrollment
 School launching Milestone
 WBS and Work Packages

Franchise Acquisition Market Research

Conduct workshop

 Analyze several franchise
options and choose the
best franchise deal that fits with
the situation.
 Negotiate and sign the franchise
contract.
 Obtain all legal and managerial
licenses required.
 Conduct a feasibility study that covers technical feasibility,  Raise awareness of the
market feasibility, service feasibility, and team feasibility. importance of having IT schools
for future jobs.
 Collect primary data by conducting a survey to know the  Contact big municipalities in the
interest of people in the concept and financial ability for student Mount Lebanon region to help in
enrollment. arranging awareness events.
 Use secondary data to know the number of students in the  Assure clear communication and
understanding of the concept.
Mount Lebanon Region.

Find the Legal & School Permit

best
location
• Based on the results obtained from the
mentioned research, the district and the location
of the IT school are defined
• Consult a real estate agent to find a good spot
that attract a bigger number of students.
Financial
Consultation
 Assign a broker to get the permit and
 Consult a lawyer who is familiar with franchising
obtain the licenses and approvals for the
and accomplishing legal issues based on Lebanese
curriculum from the Ministry of
regulations.
 Education and Higher Education.
Negotiate with the bank to facilitate financial
issues.
 WBS and Work Packages

Required
Recruiting
facilities Renovation
IT Teachers
 Ensure to get high-quality laptops with the best prices.
 Lightning and ventilation supplies.
 Upgrade the electrical wiring,
 Purchase desks, chairs, tables, printers, scanners, and outlets, and switches and ensure
 Ensure that candidates safety measures.
projectors.
have the knowledge and  Heating and air conditioning.
certificates.  Administrative office items, like shelves, cabinets, desks,  Structural improvements
and others. including walls or floors if
necessary.
 Stationery and supplies of papers, pens, notebooks, files,
 Fire safety measures.
and others.
 Cleaning equipment like vacuum cleaner dustbin, and cleaning
supplies.

Marketing Enrollment
of students

 Leveraging digital marketing such as the use of social media platforms to  Admission
engage the target audience and share images and videos whenever possible.  Registration
 Collaborating with other schools to attract a bigger number of students.  Fee structure
 Offering promotions and discounts for siblings Quality control is managed throughout the project
 Participating in local community events to gain more exposure.  Ensure that local rules, educational standards, and
 Develop a website that serves in different ways including social proof, franchise criteria are met.
building SEO, and engaging potential customers.  Constantly update and enhance educational and service
 Using influencer marketing by inviting social media influencers ’ children quality by measuring performance.
which focuses on the concept of IT school.
 Project Schedule
Task Name Duration Start Finish Predecessors

1. Conducting Workshop 30 days Tue 01-08-23 Mon 11-09-23

2. Market Research 30 days Tue 12-09-23 Mon 23-10-23 1

3. Partnership with Algorithmic Global 42 days Tue 24-10-23 Wed 20-12-23 2

4. find a location 7 days Tue 24-10-23 Wed 01-11-23 2

5. legal and financial consultation 56 days Tue 24-10-23 Tue 09-01-24 2

6. school permit 84 days Wed 10-01-24 Mon 06-05-24 3,4,5

7. renovation 56 days Thu 02-11-23 Thu 18-01-24 4

8. facilities 30 days Fri 19-01-24 Thu 29-02-24 7

9. recruiting 70 days Tue 07-05-24 Mon 12-08-24 6,8

10. marketing campaign 56 days Tue 13-08-24 Tue 29-10-24 9

11. student enrollment 30 days Wed 30-10-24 Tue 10-12-24 10

Project Schedule
 Budget: Bottom up, Parametric+ Phase Estimation
Classroom computers
Rent cost and laptops
Rent for an apartment 5 Classes with 10 laptops in
with 5 classrooms, a each room + 2 in the meeting
room + 5 Laptops for the
meeting room, Kitchen,
instructor's cost:
and an office: 10% from
our net sales each 57 laptops + their
month. installation: 1000$ each =
57,000$
Renovations and Compliance with laws
Algorithmic Franchise furniture Staff and regulations
Fee
Facilities for the classes
Starting investment (lump sum): Legal and licensing fees
7000$ + renovation = 50USD Salaries for teachers
for operating an
per square meter and administrative
Payback period: 12 months educational institution in
(50*200 SQM = 10,000 staff: 5 teachers + 1
Lebanon: $5,000 (annual
Royalty: 12%
USD) supervisor 6,500 $
cost).
per month
 Budget: Bottom up, Parametric+ Phase Estimation

Internet connection and Promotional materials

IT infrastructure Marketing and Other Costs
network equipment and events advertising
The costs for the Digital Marketing Contingency (10%
25Mbps cost $ 2,000 per
wiring and network cards Campaigns and Ads: of total estimated budget):
1,400$ + 300$ event (Opening)
run 2,500$. Including the
Installation = 1,700$ Estimated cost
costs for the accompanying 5,000 $ per
120,000$
hardware and labor. campaign (it will run for 3
months) 10%
Contingency: 12,000$
Thank You