MAN453 Project Management
MAN453 Project Management
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Management
Aida Aida Akagić-Hodžić
Course Lecturer
Course Objectives
This course introduces project management issues and techniques, which the students are required to apply to real-world projects. Project selecting, structuring, scheduling, budgeting, resource management, and project control are the main topics.
Learning Outcomes
After successful completion of the course, the student will be able to:
Course Materials
Required Textbook
Project Management -5th edition; Harvey Maylor and Neil Turner, 2022., Pearson.
Additional Literature
Project Management - Pearson, 4th edition, 2010Teaching Methods
A combination of interactive lectures, class discussions, group projects and presentations tutorials and individual assignments
Learning outcomes:Understand the importance of projects in external and internal environment
Recognize the benefits of initiation, writing and implementation of projects
Apply gained knowledge in real world
Weekly Topics
| Week | Topic | Readings / References |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | General Introduction | |
| 2 | Key terms, structures | Chapter 1 |
| 3 | Projects and Organizations | Chapter 3 |
| 4 | Setting up for success | Chapter 4 |
| 5 | Planning for success | Chapter 5 |
| 6 | Project assignment 1 | |
| 7 | Time planning and scheduling | Chapter 6 |
| 8 | Midterm exam | Ch: 1, 3 , 4, 5, 6 |
| 9 | Case studies | |
| 10 | Building the business case for a project and project assignment 2 | Chapter 8 |
| 11 | Project assignment 3 | |
| 12 | Managing risks and opportunities | Chapter 10 |
| 13 | Organizing and leading people in the project | Chapter 11 and 12 |
| 14 | Monitoring and controling the project and project finalisation | Chapter 13 |
| 15 | Project finalisation -Project presentations |
Course Schedule (All Sections)
| Section | Type | Day 1 | Venue 1 | Day 2 | Venue 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MAN453.1 | Course | Wednesday 12:00 - 14:50 | B F2.5 | - | - |
Office Hours & Room
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Assessment Components
Final exam
AI: Not AllowedAlignment with Learning Outcomes : 1 2 3 4 5 6
Mid-term
AI: Not AllowedAlignment with Learning Outcomes : 1 2 3
Project
AI: Not AllowedAlignment with Learning Outcomes : 1 2 3 4 6
IUS Grading System
| Grading Scale | IUS Grading System | IUS Coeff. | Letter (B&H) | Numerical (B&H) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 - 44 | F | 0 | F | 5 |
| 45 - 54 | E | 1 | ||
| 55 - 64 | C | 2 | E | 6 |
| 65 - 69 | C+ | 2.3 | D | 7 |
| 70 -74 | B- | 2.7 | ||
| 75 - 79 | B | 3 | C | 8 |
| 80 - 84 | B+ | 3.3 | ||
| 85 - 94 | A- | 3.7 | B | 9 |
| 95 - 100 | A | 4 | A | 10 |
Late Work Policy
Information about late submission policies will be shared during class and posted in this section. Please check back for official guidelines.
ECTS Credit Calculation
📚 Student Workload
This 6 ECTS credit course corresponds to 150 hours of total student workload, distributed as follows:
Lecture Hours
45 hours ⏳ (15 week × 3 h)
Home study
45 hours ⏳ (15 week × 3 h)
Midterm exam and project
40 hours ⏳ (4 week × 10 h)
Final exam study
20 hours ⏳ (1 week × 20 h)
150 Total Workload Hours
6 ECTS Credits
Course Policies
Academic Integrity
All work submitted must be your own. Plagiarism, cheating, or any form of academic dishonesty will result in disciplinary action according to university policies. When in doubt about citation practices, consult the instructor.
Attendance Policy
Students are expected to adhere to the attendance requirements as outlined in the International University of Sarajevo Study Rules and Regulations. Excessive absences, whether excused or unexcused, may impact academic performance and eligibility for assessment. Mandatory sessions (e.g., labs, workshops) require attendance unless formally exempted. For detailed policies on absences, documentation, and penalties, please refer to the official university regulations.
Technology & AI Policy
Laptops/tablets may be used for note-taking only during lectures. Phones should be silenced and put away during all class sessions. Audio/video recording requires prior permission from the instructor.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Usage: The use of AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Copilot, Gemini) varies by assessment component. Please refer to the AI usage indicator next to each assessment item in the Assessment Methods and Criteria section above. Submitting AI-generated content as your own work, where AI is not explicitly allowed, constitutes an academic integrity violation.
Communication Policy
All course-related communication should occur through official university channels (institutional email or SIS). Emails should include [MAN453] in the subject line.
Academic Quality Assurance Policy
Course Academic Quality Assurance is achieved through Semester Student Survey. At the end of each academic year, the institution of higher education is obliged to evaluate work of the academic staff, or the success of realization of the curricula.
Learning Tips
Be prepared to contribute thoughtfully during class discussions, labs, or collaborative work. Active participation deepens understanding and encourages critical thinking.
Complete assigned readings or prep materials before class. Take notes, highlight key ideas, and jot down questions. Aim to grasp core concepts and their applications—not just facts.
Use course frameworks or methodologies to analyze problems, case studies, or projects. Begin early to allow time for reflection and refinement. Seek feedback to improve your work.
Don’t hesitate to reach out when something is unclear. Use office hours, discussion boards, or peer networks to clarify concepts and stay on track.
Syllabus Last Updated on Feb 02, 2026 | International University of Sarajevo
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| Course Code | Course Title | Weekly Hours* | ECTS | Weekly Class Schedule | ||||||
| T | P | |||||||||
| MAN453 | Project Management | 3 | 0 | 6 | TBD | |||||
| Prerequisite | Junior Standing | It is a prerequisite to | - | |||||||
| Lecturer | Aida Aida Akagić-Hodžić | Office Hours / Room / Phone | Currently not available |
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| aakagic-hodzic@ius.edu.ba | ||||||||||
| Assistant | Lecturer Aida Akagic Hodzic | Assistant E-mail | aakagic-hodzic@ius.edu.ba | |||||||
| Course Objectives | This course introduces project management issues and techniques, which the students are required to apply to real-world projects. Project selecting, structuring, scheduling, budgeting, resource management, and project control are the main topics. | |||||||||
| Textbook | Project Management -5th edition; Harvey Maylor and Neil Turner, 2022., Pearson. | |||||||||
| Additional Literature |
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| Learning Outcomes | After successful completion of the course, the student will be able to: | |||||||||
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| Teaching Methods | A combination of interactive lectures, class discussions, group projects and presentations tutorials and individual assignments. Learning outcomes:Understand the importance of projects in external and internal environment.Recognize the benefits of initiation, writing and implementation of projects. Apply gained knowledge in real world. | |||||||||
| Teaching Method Delivery | Face-to-face | Teaching Method Delivery Notes | ||||||||
| WEEK | TOPIC | REFERENCE | ||||||||
| Week 1 | General Introduction | |||||||||
| Week 2 | Key terms, structures | Chapter 1 | ||||||||
| Week 3 | Projects and Organizations | Chapter 3 | ||||||||
| Week 4 | Setting up for success | Chapter 4 | ||||||||
| Week 5 | Planning for success | Chapter 5 | ||||||||
| Week 6 | Project assignment 1 | |||||||||
| Week 7 | Time planning and scheduling | Chapter 6 | ||||||||
| Week 8 | Midterm exam | Ch: 1, 3 , 4, 5, 6 | ||||||||
| Week 9 | Case studies | |||||||||
| Week 10 | Building the business case for a project and project assignment 2 | Chapter 8 | ||||||||
| Week 11 | Project assignment 3 | |||||||||
| Week 12 | Managing risks and opportunities | Chapter 10 | ||||||||
| Week 13 | Organizing and leading people in the project | Chapter 11 and 12 | ||||||||
| Week 14 | Monitoring and controling the project and project finalisation | Chapter 13 | ||||||||
| Week 15 | Project finalisation -Project presentations | |||||||||
| Assessment Methods and Criteria | Evaluation Tool | Quantity | Weight | Alignment with LOs | AI Usage |
| Final exam | 1 | 40 | 1,2,3,4,5,6 | Not Allowed | |
| Semester Evaluation Components | |||||
| Mid-term | 1 | 30 | 1,2,3 | Not Allowed | |
| Project | 1 | 30 | 1,2,3,4,6 | Not Allowed | |
| *** ECTS Credit Calculation *** | |||||
| Activity | Hours | Weeks | Student Workload Hours | Activity | Hours | Weeks | Student Workload Hours | |||
| Lecture Hours | 3 | 15 | 45 | Home study | 3 | 15 | 45 | |||
| Midterm exam and project | 10 | 4 | 40 | Final exam study | 20 | 1 | 20 | |||
| Total Workload Hours = | 150 | |||||||||
| *T= Teaching, P= Practice | ECTS Credit = | 6 | ||||||||
| Course Academic Quality Assurance: Semester Student Survey | Last Update Date: 23/02/2026 | |||||||||