Computer planning and fast tracking

Computer planning and fast tracking

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 computer planning and fast tracking.
• Apply the relevant concepts to a defined organizational or venture situation using evidence and stated assumptions.

Curriculum Scope

• Computer-assisted project planning
• Fast-track projects

Detailed Microsyllabus

1. Computer-assisted planning

   1. Explain uses of scheduling and resource-planning software.
   2. Enter consistent activity, duration and dependency data.
   3. Interpret outputs rather than assume software ensures accuracy.

2. Fast tracking

   1. Explain overlapping work normally performed sequentially.
   2. Distinguish fast tracking from duration reduction through extra resources.
   3. Assess coordination and rework risks.

3. Application

   1. Compare a baseline and fast-track schedule.
   2. State constraints and assumptions.
   3. Choose a justified approach and monitoring measures.

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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.