Project foundations and life cycle

Project foundations and life cycle

Bachelor of Business Studies (BBS) — Fourth Year

Subject: Project Management (MGT 258)

Unit 1: Project and Project Management

Academic Year: 2083/84

Topic Objectives

After studying this topic, students should be able to:

• Explain the scope and key elements of project foundations and life cycle.
• Apply the relevant concepts to a defined organizational or venture situation using evidence and stated assumptions.

Curriculum Scope

• Meaning of project
• Features of project
• Project scope and priorities, Types of project
• Project life cycle

Detailed Microsyllabus

1. Project foundations

   1. Explain project meaning, features and types.
   2. Distinguish temporary projects from continuing operations.
   3. Define scope and priorities.

2. Life cycle

   1. Describe initiation, planning, execution and closure stages.
   2. Identify typical decisions and deliverables.
   3. Recognize variation across project types.

3. Application

   1. Define a project's objectives and boundaries.
   2. Identify stakeholders and success criteria.
   3. Relate life-cycle activities to a selected case.

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Curriculum reference: Tribhuvan University, Faculty of Management, revised four-year BBS curriculum, PDF pages 124–125.

Source note: The curriculum scope above is retained from the existing TU syllabus breakdown. The numbered study subtopics are editorial elaborations for teaching and study, rather than a separately issued TU syllabus. Unit or component allocations apply at their stated level; no separate topic hours or marks are assigned here. Examples involving current laws, rates, institutional products or Nepalese status must identify the relevant period and official materials; no changing numerical or legal requirements are invented here.