IE408 Project Management
IE408 Project Management
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Industrial Engineering
Benjamin Duraković
Course Lecturer
Course Objectives
The objective of this course is to equip students with a comprehensive understanding of project management principles and techniques, specifically as they apply to engineering projects. By the end of the course, students will be able to effectively select, structure, schedule, and budget projects, manage resources, and apply project control mechanisms. Through practical application of these concepts, students will gain the necessary skills to manage projects from initiation to completion.
Learning Outcomes
After successful completion of the course, the student will be able to:
Course Materials
Required Textbook
Project Management, A Managerial Approach, 6th Edition by Jack R. Meredith and Samuel J. Mantel Jr. Publisher: John Wiley & Sons; ISBN 13: 978-0471-715375.
Additional Literature
1. A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK), 4th Edition by Project Management Institute. 2. ProjectLibre - Project Management Freeware Software 3. Class notesTeaching Methods
A combination of interactive lectures, class discussions, tutorials and individual assignments
Important Communication Policy - Official communication is via email only
- MS Teams chat messages will NOT be answered
- MS Teams may be used for general notifications by the professor to students only
Weekly Topics
| Week | Topic | Readings / References |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | General Introduction ( Definitions, project vs operations, ) | Syllabus & Chapter 1 |
| 2 | Project Initiation (Project charter, project plan development) | Chapter 2 |
| 3 | Project Environment: Project Organization, Stakeholders & Project Manager | Chapter 3, 4 |
| 4 | Project Planing, Selction and Quality | Chapter 5 |
| 5 | Scope: Work Break Down Structure (WBS) | Chapter 5 |
| 6 | Schedule: Network Techniques, PER & CPM | Chapter 8 |
| 7 | Schedule: Network Techniques, PER & CPM | Chapter 8 |
| 8 | Mid‒Term Exam | Ch 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8 |
| 9 | Critical Path Method | Chapter 8 |
| 10 | Schedule: Project scheduling, (Gant Chart) | Chapter 8 |
| 11 | Schedule: Uncertainiy of project completion | Chapter 8 |
| 12 | Budget: Resource Allocation; Time phased budget | Chapter 7, 9 |
| 13 | Accelerating a project: Cost-Time Trade-offs and project crashing | Chapter 9 |
| 14 | Project audit, Risk Management | Chapter 4, 8 |
| 15 | Review of topics | Ch 4, 7, 8, 9 |
Course Schedule (All Sections)
| Section | Type | Day 1 | Venue 1 | Day 2 | Venue 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IE408.1 | Course | Friday 16:00 - 17:50 | A F2.14 - Amphitheater II | - | - |
| IE408.1 | Tutorial | Monday 12:00 - 13:50 | B F2.16 | - | - |
Office Hours & Room
| Day | Time | Office | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday | 15:00 - 17:00 | A F1.15 | |
| Wednesday | 16:00 - 17:00 | A F1.15 | |
| Friday | 15:00 - 17:00 | A F1.15 |
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Assessment Components
Final Exam
AI: Not AllowedAlignment with Learning Outcomes : 1 2 3 4 5
Homework
AI: Not AllowedAlignment with Learning Outcomes : 3 4 5
Mid-term Exam
AI: Not AllowedAlignment with Learning Outcomes : 1 2
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
30 hours ⏳ (15 week × 2 h)
Homework
10 hours ⏳ (5 week × 2 h)
Tutorials
9 hours ⏳ (9 week × 1 h)
Home Study
45 hours ⏳ (15 week × 3 h)
Mid-term Exam Study
24 hours ⏳ (6 week × 4 h)
Final Exam Study
32 hours ⏳ (8 week × 4 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 [IE408] 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.
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| Course Code | Course Title | Weekly Hours* | ECTS | Weekly Class Schedule | ||||||
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| IE408 | Project Management | 2 | 2 | 6 | Fri 16:00 - 17:50 | |||||
| Prerequisite | Junior Standing | It is a prerequisite to | - | |||||||
| Lecturer | Benjamin Duraković | Office Hours / Room / Phone | Tuesday: 15:00-17:00 Wednesday: 16:00-17:00 Friday: 15:00-17:00 |
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| bdurakovic@ius.edu.ba | ||||||||||
| Assistant | Muhamed Bisic | Assistant E-mail | mbisic@ius.edu.ba | |||||||
| Course Objectives | The objective of this course is to equip students with a comprehensive understanding of project management principles and techniques, specifically as they apply to engineering projects. By the end of the course, students will be able to effectively select, structure, schedule, and budget projects, manage resources, and apply project control mechanisms. Through practical application of these concepts, students will gain the necessary skills to manage projects from initiation to completion. | |||||||||
| Textbook | Project Management, A Managerial Approach, 6th Edition by Jack R. Meredith and Samuel J. Mantel Jr. Publisher: John Wiley & Sons; ISBN 13: 978-0471-715375. | |||||||||
| 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, tutorials and individual assignments. Important Communication Policy - Official communication is via email only. - MS Teams chat messages will NOT be answered. - MS Teams may be used for general notifications by the professor to students only. | |||||||||
| Teaching Method Delivery | Face-to-face | Teaching Method Delivery Notes | ||||||||
| WEEK | TOPIC | REFERENCE | ||||||||
| Week 1 | General Introduction ( Definitions, project vs operations, ) | Syllabus & Chapter 1 | ||||||||
| Week 2 | Project Initiation (Project charter, project plan development) | Chapter 2 | ||||||||
| Week 3 | Project Environment: Project Organization, Stakeholders & Project Manager | Chapter 3, 4 | ||||||||
| Week 4 | Project Planing, Selction and Quality | Chapter 5 | ||||||||
| Week 5 | Scope: Work Break Down Structure (WBS) | Chapter 5 | ||||||||
| Week 6 | Schedule: Network Techniques, PER & CPM | Chapter 8 | ||||||||
| Week 7 | Schedule: Network Techniques, PER & CPM | Chapter 8 | ||||||||
| Week 8 | Mid‒Term Exam | Ch 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8 | ||||||||
| Week 9 | Critical Path Method | Chapter 8 | ||||||||
| Week 10 | Schedule: Project scheduling, (Gant Chart) | Chapter 8 | ||||||||
| Week 11 | Schedule: Uncertainiy of project completion | Chapter 8 | ||||||||
| Week 12 | Budget: Resource Allocation; Time phased budget | Chapter 7, 9 | ||||||||
| Week 13 | Accelerating a project: Cost-Time Trade-offs and project crashing | Chapter 9 | ||||||||
| Week 14 | Project audit, Risk Management | Chapter 4, 8 | ||||||||
| Week 15 | Review of topics | Ch 4, 7, 8, 9 | ||||||||
| Assessment Methods and Criteria | Evaluation Tool | Quantity | Weight | Alignment with LOs | AI Usage |
| Final Exam | 1 | 50 | 1,2,3,4,5 | Not Allowed | |
| Semester Evaluation Components | |||||
| Homework | 5 | 10 | 3,4,5 | Not Allowed | |
| Mid-term Exam | 1 | 40 | 1,2 | Not Allowed | |
| *** ECTS Credit Calculation *** | |||||
| Activity | Hours | Weeks | Student Workload Hours | Activity | Hours | Weeks | Student Workload Hours | |||
| Lecture Hours | 2 | 15 | 30 | Homework | 2 | 5 | 10 | |||
| Tutorials | 1 | 9 | 9 | Home Study | 3 | 15 | 45 | |||
| Mid-term Exam Study | 4 | 6 | 24 | Final Exam Study | 4 | 8 | 32 | |||
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| Total Workload Hours = | 150 | |||||||||
| *T= Teaching, P= Practice | ECTS Credit = | 6 | ||||||||
| Course Academic Quality Assurance: Semester Student Survey | Last Update Date: 25/09/2025 | |||||||||