MAROUN SEMAAN FACULTY OF ENGINEERING AND ARCHITECTURE DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING AND MANAGEMENT COURSE SYLLABUS ENMG 648 Project Management Principles and practices Fall 2025-2026

General Course Information

Table 1: Overview of Course Information

General Information

Course Number	ENMG 648
Course Title	Project Management Principles and Practices
Number of Credits	3
Course Level	graduate
Course Format	Face-to-Face
Pre-requisite Courses	NA
Required/Elective	Elective
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Meeting Location

Course Coordinator, Instructors and Teaching Assistants

Table 2: Contact Information for Course Coordinators, Instructors, and Teaching Assistants

Name	Role (Instructor, Coordinator, TA,)	Office Location	Office Hours	Extension	E-mail
Farah Demachkieh	Instructor

Course Description

This course exposes students to the fundamentals of project management principles and practices. Students will acquire the necessary tools, and techniques to plan, execute, and control projects to deliver successful outcomes. The course will introduce students to project charter development, scope selection, delivery strategies, project planning, cost estimation, project controls, staffing, and quality management. The course exposes students to the principles of agile project management.

Course Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the course, students will be able to:

CLO1. Define and characterize projects

CLO2. Draft a project charter, scope definition document, and execution plan

CLO3. Define various project delivery methods and strategies

CLO4. Develop an organizational chart and identify core team members

CLO5. Conduct stakeholder assessment

CLO6. Draft a project quality plan

CLO7. Analyze cost and schedule documents

CLO8. Apply project control methodologies

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Program Learning Outcomes Addressed in The Course

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PLO1. Research Methods: Analyze qualitative and quantitative information while conducting or applying research related to their graduate program.

PLO2. Advanced Core Knowledge in the Discipline: Analyze core concepts and theories in different areas of study in their discipline.

PLO3. Oral Communication Skills: Demonstrate scholarly communication skills in clear, detailed and well-structured scientific oral format consistent with high standards of their discipline.

PLO4. Written Communication Skills: Demonstrate scholarly communication skills in clear, detailed and well-structured scientific written format consistent with high standards of their discipline

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Course Resources and References

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•	Project Management Institute. (2017). A guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK guide) (6th ed.). Project Management Institute.•	Parnell, G. S., Driscoll, P. J., & Henderson, D. L. (Eds.). (2011). Decision making in systems engineering and management (Vol. 81). Hoboken: Wiley.•	Global Project Management Handbook: Planning, Organizing, and Controlling International Projects; David Cleland and Roland Gareis, 2006

Course Outline

Include the topics covered and learning activities (assignments, projects, term papers, etc.) with their due dates. Indicate the alignment of topics/ learning activities with the Course Learning Outcomes.

Table 3: Course Schedule Overview

Week	Date	Topic	Learning Activities and Due Dates	Alignment with CLOs
1	Week 1	Review of project phases	1	Assignment, Discussion Forum
2	Week 2	Basic definitions, project characteristics	1,2	Assignment
3	Week 33	Identifying project objectives, and developing a project scope	1,2	Assignment
4	Week 4	Defining and exploring project delivery methods	3	Discussion Forum
5	Week 5	Exploring agility on projects	3	Assignment
6	Week 6	Exploring various team structures and the roles of team members	4	Discussion Forum
7	Week 7	Identifying project stakeholders and understanding quality management	5	Discussion Forum
8	Week 8	Drafting project HSE plans	6	Midterm
9	Week 9	Developing a work break down structure and identifying project activities	7	Discussion Forum , Project Deliverable
10	Week 10	Understanding schedule networking and the CPM method	7	Assignment, Discussion Forum
11	Week 11	Statistical and risk analysis of project schedules	7	Project Deliverable
12	Week 12	Cost estimation techniques (e.g. Bottoms-up and top down)	7	Assignment, Discussion Forum
13	Week 13	Classes of cost estimates	7	Project Deliverable
14	Week 14 & 15	Project controls Measuring Progress using Earned Value Management (EVM).	8	Project Deliverable, Assignment
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Grading Criteria

Table 4:Evaluation Criteria and Percentage

Type of Evaluation	Percentage
Participation and Attendance	20%
Assignments	20%
Project: (Multiple Deliverables)	20%
Midterm	20%
Final exam	20%
Total	100%

Course Policies

Attendance

For undergraduate courses:

“Students who miss more than one-fifth of the sessions of any course prior to the withdrawal deadline can be withdrawn from the course by the instructor.”

For graduate courses:

“A student who is absent without excuse for more than one third of the number of sessions in any course may be dropped by the instructor of the course”.

Credit Hour Policy

“This course follows AUB Credit Hour Policy for one credit courses. This course meets twice weekly for 3 academic hours per week. The course also includes independent out-of-class assignments for academic hours per week.”

Submissions and Due Dates

In an online environment, the main means of communication is written. The written language has many advantages: more opportunity for reasoned thought, more ability to go in-depth, and more time to think through an issue before posting a comment. However, written communication also has certain disadvantages, such a lack of the face-to-face signaling that occurs through body language, intonation, pausing, facial expressions, and gestures. As a result, please be aware of the possibility of miscommunication and compose your comments in a positive, supportive, and constructive manner by following the tips below:-	Use non-offensive language.-	Respect classmates’ ability to read and write.-	Use correct spelling and grammar in all written communications. Always proofread. -	Be cautious in using Internet language. For example, avoid CAPITALIZING all letters.-	Avoid unnecessary symbols, abbreviated words, texting shorthand, and replacing words with numbers (e.g. Pls don’t rplce wrds w/#s).-	Avoid repeating letters or characters like this: reeepeeaattingggg chaaracterrrss.-	Avoid excessive punctuation if possible (e.g. !!!!!!!! or ??????).-	Keep an “open mind” and be willing to express even your minority opinion.-	Respect other people’s time and bandwidth.-	Respect other people’s privacy.-	Be forgiving of other people’s mistakes.-	Think before you push the “Send” button.-	Do not hesitate to ask for feedback.-	Help each other. We encourage you to reply to your peers’ questions and comments.-	When in doubt, always check with your instructor for clarification.-	Play an active role to participate in group work and work jointly towards your final submission.-	Discussion forums’ posts should be substantive and response posts should be meaningful and advance the discussion of the issues, ideas, questions that were raised in the initial posts. While you can be supportive of your peers by saying, "I agree" or "Wow, I never thought of that", these statements alone are not sufficient.Students are to honor AUB’s Code of Conduct and Academic Integrity. In that, students are expected to be mindful of issues of copyright infringement and plagiarism.

Missing Projects/Assignments

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Final Examinations:

Please note that students are expected to be on-campus and available to take a final examination for any of their courses at anytime during the final examination period. Students and professors will be notified of the final examination schedule being posted on the Office of the Registrar website as soon as feasible after the change of schedule period (drop and add).

Make-up Quizzes and Exams

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Group Work

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Teaching Strategies and Technology Tools

This is an online course and therefore all course content will be delivered online through the Learning Management System. Courses are divided into modules that may span over more than a week. Every module includes learning concepts presented in the form of interactive lectures, videos, animation, readings and other forms. Students will be engaged in discussions, exercises, case studies, exams and others. Please follow the course outline for a comprehensive list of activities.Please review the following computer requirements to ensure that your computer is capable of running the different software needed. The greatest single factor for a positive experience with the LMS is the use of a high-speed or broadband internet connection.o	Internet AccessBroadband or high-speed internet access is strongly recommended. Broadband includes DSL, cable, and wireless connections.Dial-Up internet connections will result in a diminished online experience. Moodle pages may load slowly and viewing large audio and video files may not be possible.o	Web BrowsersThe Mozilla Firefox web browser and Google Chrome are strongly recommended-	Mozilla Firefox -	Internet Explorer-	Google Chrome-	Apple Safario	Media Plug-ins These may be required depending on any multimedia your Moodle course utilizes-click on the links below to download the latest versions-	Adobe Flash Player-	Adobe Reader-	Apple QuickTime-	Windows Media Player-	PowerPoint Viewer (for viewing PowerPoint files if you don’t have PowerPoint or Microsoft Office

Use of AI in the Course

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University Rules and Regulations

General Academic Information

Undergraduate Academic Information

Graduate Academic Information

University - Course Withdrawal Policy

A student can withdraw from only one required course per semester. Students who wish to withdraw from more than one required course in any given semester must petition the appropriate faculty committee for permission to do so. Check Withdrawal Information from undergraduate and graduate catalogue.

Academic Integrity (cheating and plagiarism)

Please refer to AUB Student Code of Conduct, in particular section 1.1, which concerns academic misconduct including cheating, plagiarism, in-class disruption, and dishonesty. Please be aware that misconduct is vigorously prosecuted and that AUB has a zero tolerance policy. Course policy is that credible evidence of cheating will result in course failure.

Accessibility Statement to Acknowledge the Unique Learning Needs of Students with Disabilities

AUB strives to make learning experiences as accessible as possible. If you anticipate or experience academic barriers due to a diagnosed disability (including learning disability, mental health, chronic or temporary medical conditions), please contact the Accessible Education Office as soon as possible in order to help establish reasonable accommodations and facilitate a smooth learning process: accessibility@aub.edu.lb; +961-1-350000, x3151; West Hall, 338.

Failure to implement the accommodations provided by the Accessible Education Office constitutes a violation of AUB's non-discrimination policy, and may be reported to the Equal Opportunity Officer/Title IX Coordinator who also serves in the role of Section 504 Coordinator, at 01-350000 ext. 2514, titleix@aub.edu.lb.

Non-Discrimination and Anti-Discriminatory Harassment, including Sexual Harassment at AUB https://www.aub.edu.lb/President/oeo-titleix/Pages/syllabus.aspx

In line with its commitment to the principle of equal opportunity in admission, education, and employment, AUB policies protect you from discrimination and discriminatory harassment, including sex discrimination and sexual harassment, in alignment with the objectives of Title IX of the U.S. Education Amendments of 1972.

The policies are applicable to all the AUB Community including: officers, faculty, staff, academic appointees, students (including medical interns and residents), visiting students, alumni, trainees, visitors, contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, located on campus and at AUB Medical Center, Advancing Research Enabling Communities Center (AREC), or any other facility or program affiliated with the University. The “AUB Community" also includes the dependents and domestic employees of faculty and staff dwelling on campus and at AREC.

If you think you have experienced discrimination, discriminatory harassment, or sexual harassment, we encourage you to inform the Title IX Coordinator, Mitra Tauk at 01-350000 ext. 2514, titleix@aub.edu.lb, report to a Title IX deputy at your faculty or at any other faculty (www.aub.edu.lb/titleix), or report online (www.aub.ethicspoint.com).

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AUB Grading System

https://www.aub.edu.lb/Registrar/Pages/academic-information.aspx

Numeric Course Grade to Letter Course Grade Grade Conversion Chart Table 5:Numeric Course Grade to Letter Course Grade Table 6: Grade Conversion Chart Starting with Numeric Course Grade /100 Corresponding Course Letter Grade Course Letter Grade Quality Points < 60 F A+ 4.3 60 D A 4.0 61–62 D+ A– 3.7 63–65 C– B+ 3.3 66–68 C B 3.0 69–71 C+ B– 2.7 72–74 B– C+ 2.3 75–78 B C 2.0 79–82 B+ C– 1.7 83–86 A– D+ 1.3 87–92 A D 1.0 93–100 A+ F 0.0

Note: The GPA at AUB is capped at 4.0​​

I ​P ​PR ​W NP ​Incomplete ​Pass ​In Progress ​Withdraw ​No Pass