Bachelor of Project Management and planing
Programme Background and Rationale
A developing country like Somaliland needs managers who can plan, implement and complete projects with desired results on time and within budget; who can use project management systems and tools to create clear project missions and goals; and who can take the society forward through accurately estimating project time and costs, and employing project quality management measures to ensure the success of a project. Several NGOs are implementing development projects in the country, but there are not yet sufficient numbers of highly qualified local personnel to run such projects. This programme is intended to fill this gap through training local specialists in planning and management of diverse kinds of projects. Project management has become a requirement for professionals in many fields, and many employers now identify project management skill as vital for corporate success. In this way, the programme represents a strategic tool for the development and sustainability of all development projects in the country and around the region.
This bachelor of project management and planning programme is conceived out of the conviction that all managers need project management skills irrespective of their fields. This programme will therefore produce project managers and project teams with the essential tools necessary to deliver successful projects on time, on budget and scope, and produce people who can ensure that development projects are efficiently and effectively planned and managed to aid industrialization of the country. It presents technical skills to enable its graduates visualize and concretize project planning and development, and to augment technical elements of a program or a project with complementary models and skills, especially those dealing with managing for results vis-à-vis time deadlines, meeting clients’ legitimate demands and adaptation to changing environments.
The several NGOs development projects implemented in the country are basically using and relying on imported specialized labor such development projects and specialized projects are on the rise and are set to increase for foreseeable future, but the pool of local talent to manage such project is thin. This programme is a response to this gap. Through implementing this bachelor of business administration (project management) programme, Amoud University hopes and intends to produce sufficient numbers of practical project managers for the country and the region. Further, the University hopes to contribute to industrialization and national development, through efficient and professional project management, since projects are now the main funding routes for most development aids in the country. This degree shall build knowledge and skills in the planning and management of development projects and programs; and provide an excellent basis for career enhancement or conversion of those with interest and experience in projects for development. The programme focuses on development projects in all sectors.
The overall objective of this programme is to produce high quality manpower with improved planning, design and implementation of development programs, and with high technical knowledge of identification and management of project that contribute to realization of the desired outcomes from activities systematically arranged to meet identified needs in all areas of development.
By the end of the programme, students should be able to:
- Conceive, start and develop projects by effectively employing analytical tools, principles and concepts of project identification, appraisal, implementation and review.
- Identify the needs of particular areas or people, develop projects to meet those needs and implement such projects effectively according to plans.
- Design and use suitable methodologies, approaches and tools to monitor and evaluate the performance and impact of development interventions.
- Do research and develop projects focused on solving identified needs/ problems at the local, national and global developmental goals.
Programme Duration
The programme shall run on a semester basis consisting of eight (8) semesters each lasting 17 weeks, or other modes as appropriately structured by the faculty of business and public administration and department of project management, and approved by Senate.
The programme shall be conducted by course work, examinations and project, based on credit units. The last two weeks of each semester of each academic year shall normally be used for end of semester examinations. Further,
- A student shall take foundation/general courses in English, mathematics, science, Arabic, Islamic studies during the first one year in the freshmen programme. The freshman programme also acts as a gateway to full admission into the bachelor of project management programme.
- A student shall come up with a well written project in the area of project management during the senior year of study.
The programmer shall run on a semester basis consisting of eight (8) semesters each lasting 17 weeks in a period of four (4) academic years on full time; or on part time as structured by the faculty of business and public administration, and the department project management, and approved by Senate.
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FRM 6111 | Introduction to reading | 45 | 0 | 45 | 3 | ||
FRM 6112 | Introduction to writing | 45 | 0 | 45 | 3 | ||
FRM 6113 | Introduction to biology | 30 | 45 | 75 | 3 | ||
FRM 6114 | Arabic language | 45 | 0 | 45 | 3 | ||
FRM 6115 | Pre-calculus | 45 | 0 | 45 | 3 | ||
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FRM 6121 | English academic reading | 45 | 0 | 45 | 3 | ||
FRM 6122 | Islamic studies | 45 | o | 45 | 3 | ||
BPM 6121 | Introduction to economics | 45 | 0 | 45 | 3 | ||
BPM 6122 | Introduction to management | 45 | 0 | 45 | 3 | ||
BPM 6123 | Statistics for management I(Descriptive statistics) | 45 | 0 | 45 | 3 | ||
BPM 6124 | Financial accounting I (Fundamentals of financial accounting ) | 45 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 45 | 3 |
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| 270 | 0 | 270 | 18 | ||
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BPM 6211 | Introduction to business | 45 | 0 | 45 | 3 | ||
BPM 6212 | Fundamental of project management | 45 | 0 | 45 | 3 | ||
BPM 6213 | Macro-economics | 45 | 0 | 45 | 3 | ||
BPM 6214 | Communications skills I (Introduction of business communication) | 45 | 0 | 45 | 3 | ||
BPM 6215 | Rural development project management | 45 | 0 | 45 | 3 | ||
BPM 6216 | Mathematical methods | 45 | 0 | 45 | 3 | ||
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| 270 | 0 | 270 | 18 | ||
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BPM 6221 | Project procurement management | 45 | 0 | 45 | 3 | ||
BPM 6222 | Project planning and controlling | 45 | 0 | 45 | 3 | ||
BPM 6223 | Principles of marketing | 45 | 0 | 45 | 3 | ||
BPM 6224 | Business law | 45 | 0 | 45 | 3 | ||
BPM 6225 | Project analysis and selection | 45 | 0 | 45 | 3 | ||
BPM 6226 | Statistics for management II (Inferential statistics) | 45 | 0 | 45 | 3 | ||
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BPM 6311 | Project stakeholders management | 45 | 0 | 45 | 3 | ||
BPM 6312 | Project leadership and conflict management | 45 | 0 | 45 | 3 | ||
BPM 6313 | Ethics in project management | 45 | 0 | 45 | 3 | ||
BPM 6314 | Human resource management | 45 | 0 | 45 | 3 | ||
BPM 6315 | Money and banking | 45 | 0 | 45 | 3 | ||
BPM 6316 | Organizational behavior | 45 | 0 | 45 | 3 | ||
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| 270 | 0 | 270 | 18 | ||
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BPM 6321 | Project monitoring and evaluation | 45 | 0 | 45 | 3 | ||
BPM 6322 | Project tools and techniques | 45 | 0 | 45 | 3 | ||
BPM 6323 | Project risk management | 45 | 0 | 45 | 3 | ||
BPM 6324 | Research methodology | 45 | 0 | 45 | 3 | ||
BPM 6325 | Operations management | 45 | 0 | 45 | 3 | ||
BPM 6326 | Management information systems | 45 | 0 | 45 | 3 | ||
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| 270 | 0 | 270 | 18 | ||
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BPM 6411 | Project implementation | 45 | 0 | 45 | 3 | ||
BPM 6412 | Project software management | 45 | 0 | 45 | 3 | ||
BPM 6413 | Financial management | 45 | 0 | 45 | 3 | ||
BPM 6414 | Total quality management | 45 | 0 | 45 | 3 | ||
BPM 6415 | Strategic management | 45 | 0 | 45 | 3 | ||
BPM 6416 | Communication skills II (Advanced business communication) | 45 | 0 | 45 | 3 | ||
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| 270 | 0 | 270 | 18 | ||
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BPM 6421 | Project negotiation and change management | 45 | 0 | 45 | 3 | ||
BPM 6422 | Project proposal and report writing | 30 | 0 | 60 | 3 | ||
BPM 6423 | Project impact and environmental assessment | 45 | 0 | 45 | 3 | ||
BPM 6424 | NGO management | 45 | 0 | 45 | 3 | ||
BPM 6425 | Entrepreneurship skills | 45 | 0 | 45 | 3 | ||
BPM 6426 | Senior essay in project management | 45 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 45 | 3 |
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Grand Total |
| 2085 | 30 | 45 | 0 | 115 | 141 |
General Regulations
General University regulations and guidelines for undergraduate programmes shall apply with regard to application, registration, teaching, learning, examinations, research and graduation. A student is required to sign a memorandum of understanding during the registration process on pre-scribed forms.
This bachelor of business management (project management)programme is best suited for students with high analytical thinking ability. To qualify for admission into the programme of bachelors of business management (project management), an applicant shall:
- Hold a Somaliland GCSE of at least Grade “C”, or its equivalent from a recognized examination body.
- Successfully complete a one-year freshman programme at Amoud University, and attain a GPA of at least 2.00.
- Meet other conditions as spelt out by the faculty of business administration and the department of project management, with approval of Senate.
There shall be three (3) categories of enrolments as follows:
- Full-Time Day face-to-face enrolled students who shall attend classes between 7.30 am 4.30 pm from Saturday to Thursday.
- Full-Time Evening face-to-face enrolled students who shall attend classes between 4.00 pm and 10.00 pm from Saturday to Thursday.
- Sandwich, part-time, and other modes enrolled students who shall attend classes during specific periods as specified by the Faculty of business and public administration and department of project management, and approved by Senate.
Staff, Facilities and Equipment
The faculty of business and management science and the department of project management have adequate staff, teaching facilities, and time to effectively and efficiently deliver this programme. The faculty and the department have adequately qualified staff but, the faculty shall also engage staff from other academic units in the university and elsewhere, in the form of guest speakers, part-time lecturers and visiting lecturers. The faculty and the department have adequate modern facilities and equipment for use in the programme. The main library has adequate collection of relevant titles in project management. The faculty has adequate lecture halls and reading spaces that can accommodate all students at all times.
The programme of Bachelors of Business Management (project management) shall be sustained largely by funds from tuition fees and other relevant levies. The student must show proof of ability to pay tuition fees on time before being enrolled into the programme. There are no special funding arrangements for the students enrolled in the programme of bachelors of business administration. However, if and when, additional funds are available, they shall be dispensed according to the university financial policies.
Target Groups
This programme is particularly intended for:
- Diploma graduates in general management and related fields who wish to gain specialized qualifications in project management methods and techniques.
- Managers of projects in the private and public sectors, as well as aspiring managers who wish to acquire modern and improved skills in the development and administration of projects, and a wider understanding for successful development and effective management of projects.
- Persons who want to maximize their time and increase their return on investment through professional use of project management techniques.
- Qualified GCSE graduates who aspire to become managers of projects in particular.
Expected Programme Outcomes
Graduates of this programme should be:
- Expert consultants in planning and implementation of projects of all types and for all kinds of clients, both in the local and internal contexts.
- Employees of public and private institutions in charge of projects of those institutions.
- Consultants, advisors and guides in strategic management, project procurement, project risk assessment and management for all types of projects for local and international organizations, both public and private.
- Practitioners and managers of personal projects at all levels and in all setting for self-employments.