Project Cost and Procurement Management

This course provides students with tools, techniques, and knowledge on fundamental principles of project costing and budgeting including a deep discussion around contract and procurement management. This course provides guidance on effectively managing the financial aspect of the project including assessing and choosing the right project mix using financial feasibility, tools for estimating and budgeting projects, earned value techniques for monitoring financial performance of projects, and financial reporting structures for overall governance. The course also covers the project management principle of stewardship, and will discuss Project Manager skills and behaviours needed to ensure project success.