Time, cost and quality analysis

Time, cost and quality analysis

Bachelor of Business Studies (BBS) — Fourth Year

Subject: Project Management (MGT 258)

Unit 4: Project Appraisal and Risk Management

Academic Year: 2083/84

Topic Objectives

After studying this topic, students should be able to:

• Explain the scope and key elements of time, cost and quality analysis.
• Apply the relevant concepts to a defined organizational or venture situation using evidence and stated assumptions.

Curriculum Scope

• Analyzing time plans
• Analyzing cost plans
• Analyzing quality plans

Detailed Microsyllabus

1. Time-plan analysis

   1. Check sequence, durations, milestones and critical paths.
   2. Assess resource feasibility and timing uncertainty.
   3. Identify schedule inconsistencies.

2. Cost-plan analysis

   1. Review estimates, classifications and funding assumptions.
   2. Compare planned spending with scope and schedule.
   3. Assess contingencies and affordability.

3. Quality-plan analysis

   1. Check measurable requirements and acceptance procedures.
   2. Assess responsibilities and verification resources.
   3. Evaluate coherence among time, cost and quality plans.

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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.