ELNX 3480 Project Management Basics

Introduction to project planning, scheduling, resource allocation, and risk management in engineering projects.

About this course

ELNX 3480 Project Management Basics introduces the core principles of managing engineering projects from start to finish. You will learn how to plan, schedule, and allocate resources effectively while identifying and mitigating risks. The course focuses on practical tools and techniques used in the electrical and electronics industry.

You will explore the project lifecycle, including initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closure. Topics include scope management, time management, cost estimation, and risk assessment. Through case studies and a final project, you will apply these concepts to real-world engineering scenarios.

Who takes this course

This course is an elective for students in the Electrical & Electronics Engineering Technology program. It is also open to other engineering technology students who wish to develop project management skills.

Credits: 3 · Hours: 45

Prerequisites

None

Learning outcomes

• Define the phases of the project lifecycle and the role of the project manager.
• Develop a project scope statement and work breakdown structure.
• Create basic project schedules using critical path methods.
• Identify and assess potential risks in engineering projects.
• Apply communication strategies to manage stakeholder expectations.

Evaluation