Objectives: The assignment has been designed to marry the theoretical analysis and practical application of the concepts of 'International Project Management'. This assignment will therefore require students to show a critical understanding of the different aspects of the course concepts combined with an objective appreciation of its relevance to an organisation in a real commercial setting. The project aims to develop'..... 1. analytical skills 2. report writing skills 3. presentation skills 4. Team working abilities The students will display the following skills...... 1. Demonstrate a holistic view of how projects contribute the strategic management and linkages and integration of selecting projects. 2. Understand the role of a project in a organization and to master the project management tools and techniques and interpersonal skill necessary to orchestrate project from start to finish. 3. Analyze business problems using project planning and control tools and techniques. 4. Critically evaluate contemporary issues in Project Management, such as team working and communication in context of International Projects. Project Description: This is a group project with individual content. Groups should be made up of 2 to 4 participants. Groups can be chosen at your convenience and should be submitted to the course lecturer with the subject of your project. In the event that groups cannot be amicably selected the course lecturer will select groups, even amongst those groups already decided. The course lecturer reserves the right to select groups without recourse or debate. The project consists of: Select a project of your choice (the development of a new product, the opening of a new service, an event, etc.). You will be responsible for managing this project for an external client. Write a report about the project including all the sections indicated at the end of this document. Within this project you should display knowledge of the following subject areas; The Importance of Modern Project Management Organization Strategy and Project Selection and Organization: Structure and Culture Defining the Project Estimating Project Times and Costs Project Networking and Developing a Project Plan. Risk Analysis Reference Books: C. F. Gray, E.W. Larson (2008) Project Management the Managerial Process, 4th edition, McGraw- Hill ISBN 978-0-07-128751-7 Further reading / handbook(s): 1. Burke, R, (2003) Project Management: Planning and Control Techniques, 4th ed, ISBN 0470851244 Wiley 2. Kerzner, H. (2006) Project Management a Systems Approach to Planning, Scheduling, and Controlling, John Wiley & Sons Inc ISBN 0-471-74187-6 3. Newton, R (2005) Project Manager: Mastering the Art of Delivery in Project Management Financial Times Prentice Hall 4. Nokes S, Major I, Greenwood A, Allen D, Goodman M, (2003), The Definitive Guide to Project Management: The fast track to getting the job done on time and on budget, FT Prentice Hall, London. 5. Project Management Institute (2004), PMBOK® Guide (A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge) PMI , ISBN 1930669950-6 REQUIRED ! Structure of the Project: The Cost of the Project 1. Project Costing Method using Bottom Up (critically review Top down and ABC methods) 2. Resource Analysis (4Ms) 3. Produce a budget (indicate deployment of capital on the Gantt chart) 4. Produce a customer quotation Project Risks a. Identify project risks b. Estimate and evaluate major project risks c. Suggest mitigation strategies and References.