Networks, diagrams and scheduling

Networks, diagrams and scheduling

Bachelor of Business Studies (BBS) — Fourth Year

Subject: Project Management (MGT 258)

Unit 3: Developing Project Plan

Academic Year: 2083/84

Topic Objectives

After studying this topic, students should be able to:

• Explain the scope and key elements of networks, diagrams and scheduling.
• Apply the relevant concepts to a defined organizational or venture situation using evidence and stated assumptions.

Curriculum Scope

• Developing project networks
• Basic rules to follow in developing project network
• Activity- on-arrow (AoA) diagrams, Activity-on-Node (AON), Scheduling

Detailed Microsyllabus

1. Network foundations

   1. Define activities and logical dependencies.
   2. Apply consistent network-development rules.
   3. Check completeness, cycles and sequencing.

2. Diagram methods

   1. Compare activity-on-arrow and activity-on-node representations.
   2. Use dummy activities only when required by the chosen method.
   3. Maintain unambiguous identifiers and relationships.

3. Scheduling

   1. Calculate early and late timings and float under stated assumptions.
   2. Identify critical paths.
   3. Assess resource and calendar constraints alongside network results.

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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.