Welcome to the Project Management LibGuide. This guide provides access to essential resources that will support your learning of the processes, tools, and techniques used to effectively manage projects from start to finish.
Project Management is the application of knowledge, skills, and methods to deliver value through temporary, goal-oriented work. It requires balancing scope, time, cost, quality, and risk while managing people and resources. This course emphasizes both theory and practice, equipping you to understand project life cycles and apply best practices across various industries.
In this guide, you will find:
Core textbooks and readings that explain project management principles and frameworks.
Case studies and real-world examples highlighting successes and challenges.
Databases and journals for current research and industry trends.
Tools and strategies for scheduling, risk management, communication, and performance evaluation.
Whether you’re working on class projects, preparing for exams, or looking to develop professional skills, this guide offers the resources you need to strengthen your understanding and application of project management.
UNIT 1: THE PROJECT MANAGEMENT ENVIRONMENT AND THE NATURE OF PROJECTS
What Is A Project? Definition And Key Characteristics (Article)
The Seven Key Characteristics Of A Project (Article)
Characteristics Of Open Source Project (Article)
The Difference Between Different Types Of Projects (Article)
The Right Projects Done Right! (From Business Strategy To Successful Implementation) (Article)
Critical Factors Across The Project Life Cycle (Article)
Five Basic Phases Of Project Management (Article)
UNIT 2: PROJECT MANAGEMENT STATISTICS AND ACCOUNTS
Statistical Models For Data Analysis (Book)
Some Basis Concepts Of Accounting: A Critical Appraisal (Article)
Costing (Book)
Project Time-Cost Trade-Off (Article)
Project management Accounting (Book)
UNIT 3: PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION
Project Planning Manual (Article)
Project Execution, The Third Phase In Project Management (Article)
Closing A Project, The Right Way (Article)
Planning And Scheduling (Article)
Automatic Reporting For Manpower Resources (Article)
Project Monitoring And Control (PMC) (Article)
UNIT 4: FINANCIAL AND ECONOMIC EVALUATION
Economic And Financial Evaluation (Article)
Cost Of Funds (Article)
Economic And Financial Analysis (Article)
Basic Principles And Criteria For Evaluating The Financial Policy Of A Corporation (Article)
Optimizing Budgets Allocation Among Project Activities (Article)
Introduction To Project Budgets (Article)
UNIT 5: PITFALLS OF PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION AND HOW TO AVOID THEM
Designs For The Developing World: Common pitfalls And How To Avoid Them (Article)
How To Avoid The 5 Most Common Pitfalls With Multi-Site Project Management (Article)
The Cases Of Project Failure (Article)
Evaluation Of Factors Behind The Failure Of Project Management Practices (Article)
The Ultimate Guide To Avoiding Project Failure: Lessons From Top CEOS (Article)
UNIT 6: PROJECT MANAGEMENT MODEL
Project Management Models As Value Creators (Article)
Exploration And Project Management (Article)
Significance Of Project Management Performance Assessment (PMPA) Model (Article)
Project Management Framework (Article)
Project Management Office Models-A Review (Article)
The Contribution Of Mathematical Modeling To The Practice Of Project Management (Article)
UNIT 7: COMPUTER APPLICATIONS
Introduction To Computer Applications (Article)
Microsoft Project (Article)
Microsoft Project Basics (Article)
An Introduction To Computer Simulation Methods: Applications To Physical Systems, 2nd ed (Article)
Context-Aware Computing Applications (Article)
Making Usable, Useful, Productivity-Enhancing Computer Applications (Article)