Introduction to and analysis of different phases of a project and project management techniques to control resources and project schedules. The main topics covered include: cost estimating techniques; network analysis; time analysis and scheduling; CPM and PERT; resource allocation, resource scheduling, resource constraining and levelling; project costing, project scheduling and project control; application in both manufacturing and service industries; review of commercially available software and use of PC-based project management package.
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