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PLD1114 — Development Project Management | Chương trình đào tạo NEU

PLD1114 — Development Project Management

Credits
3
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K68-2026

Course description

Projects serve as pivotal instruments for implementing development activities and actualizing development objectives. Given the increasingly volatile domestic and international development landscape, the effective management of such projects has become more imperative than ever.

The Development Project Management course aims to equip learners with the essential knowledge and competencies required for the management of development projects by:

Providing foundational knowledge regarding development projects, including concepts, characteristics, scope, and the project lifecycle, as well as project identification methodologies.

Equipping learners with the methodological frameworks and technical procedures necessary for the formulation of development projects; specifically, the course emphasizes financial and economic analysis.

Furnishing learners with the requisite tools to manage the project implementation process and facilitate the transition into the operational phase.

Elucidating the mechanisms and principles of financing for development projects.

Course requirements

Requirements for Final Examination

Attendance score must be at least 5 (according to University regulations).

See Appendix 2, Rubric 1 for attendance evaluation.

Requirements for Class Attendance

- Students are responsible for attending all classes. In case of absence, sufficient and reasonable proof must be provided.

- Students who are absent for more than three sessions (with or without valid reason) are considered to have failed the course and must re-register.

Requirements for In-class Behaviour

- The module is grounded in mutual respect between learners and instructors. Any actions that negatively affect the teaching and learning process are strictly prohibited.

- Students must arrive on time.

- Students must not make noise in class.

- Do not consume food or use devices such as phones or music players during class hours.

- Laptops and tablets may be used only for note-taking, calculations, and in-class assignments; they must not be used for other purposes.

Lecturers

  • Assoc. Prof. Dang Thi Le Xuan
  • Assoc. Prof. Vu Cuong

Teaching plan

Week 1

Lecture 1: • Course introduction; lecture/seminar format; assessment scheme; learning materials. Chapter 1: Development Projects and the Development Project Cycle • Concepts, classification, and characteristics of development projects. • Core contents of the development project cycle.
References
[1] Chapters 1–3 [2]
Activities
Instructor - Introduce the course outline/syllabus, textbook(s), reference materials, learning modalities, and assessment scheme. - Guide how to read and use the textbook and reference materials. - Deliver lectures based on the slides. Students - Preparation: review the course outline; read assigned materials. - In class: follow the lecture and complete tasks/instructions given by the instructor.
Assessment
First session: no assessment.

Week 2

Lecture 2: Chapter 1 (continued) • Tools for identifying development projects. • Scope, content, and research methods of the course/module.
References
[1] Chapters 1–3 [2]
Activities
Instructor - Present theoretical content based on the slides. Students - Preparation: review the course outline; read assigned materials. - In class: follow the lecture and complete tasks/instructions given by the instructor.

Week 3

Seminar 1 • Summary of Lectures 1 and 2. • Q&A on theoretical content from Lectures 1 and 2. • Practice/discussion of key concepts from Lectures 1 and 2.

Learning resources

  • Course book:
  • Socio-Economic Development Program and Project — Pham Van Van (Chief Editor), Technique and Science Publishing House, 1999
  • Project Cycle Management Guidelines — EUROPEAN COMMISSION, 2004
  • Reference books:
  • Guidelines for Developing Logical Framework for a Project — AuSAid, 2000
  • Guideline document of project formulation — ADB, 1995
  • Guidelines for the Economic Analysis of Projects — ADB, 1997
  • Economic Analysis of Investment Projects — Kohli, K., 1995
  • Project Cycle Management — EUROPEAN COMMISSION, 2003
  • Principles of Project Finance — E.R. Yescombe, 2014
References
[1] Chapters 1–3 [2]
Activities
Instructor - Guide the discussion process. - Provide guidance for group assignments: general instructions and grouping. - Pose discussion questions, facilitate discussion, and suggest appropriate answers. Students - Read assigned materials. - Participate in discussion under the instructor’s guidance.
Assessment
• Attendance • Level of participation and interaction • Quality of responses

Week 4

Lecture 3: Chapter 2 – Feasibility Analysis of Development Projects • Concept of project feasibility. • Core feasibility dimensions of a project.
References
[1] Chapter 5 [2] [4]
Activities
Instructor - Present theoretical content based on the slides. Students - Preparation: review the course outline; read assigned materials. - In class: follow the lecture and complete tasks/instructions given by the instructor.

Week 5

Seminar 2 • Summary of Lecture 3. • Q&A on theoretical content from Lecture 3. • Practice/discussion of key concepts from Lecture 3.
References
[1] Chapter 5 [2] [4]
Activities
Instructor - Facilitate discussion. - Comment on discussion outputs. - Suggest appropriate answers. Students - Read assigned materials. - Participate in discussion under the instructor’s guidance.
Assessment
• Attendance • Level of participation and interaction • Quality of responses

Week 6

Lecture 4: Chapter 2 (continued) • Project financial analysis. • Project selection.
References
[1] Chapter 5 [2] [4]
Activities
Instructor - Present theoretical content based on the slides. Students - Preparation: review the course outline; read assigned materials. - In class: follow the lecture and complete tasks/instructions given by the instructor.

Week 7

Seminar 3 • Midterm test 1 (60 minutes). • Summary of Lecture 4. • Q&A on theoretical content from Lecture 4. • Practice/discussion of key concepts from Lecture 4.
References
[1] Chapters 1–5 [2] [4]
Activities
Instructor - Administer Midterm test 1 (60 minutes). - Facilitate discussion. - Comment on discussion outputs. - Suggest appropriate answers. Students - Read assigned materials. - Participate in discussion under the instructor’s guidance.
Assessment
• Attendance • Level of participation and interaction • Quality of responses

Week 8

Lecture 5: Chapter 3 – Economic Analysis of Development Projects • The necessity of economic analysis for development projects. • Economic analysis based on cost–benefit analysis.
References
[1] Chapter 6 [5] [6]
Activities
Instructor - Present theoretical content based on the slides. Students - Preparation: review the course outline; read assigned materials. - In class: follow the lecture and complete tasks/instructions given by the instructor.

Week 9

Lecture 6: Chapter 3 (continued) • Other economic analysis methods. • Conversion ratios as a key factor in the project’s economic analysis.
References
[1] Chapter 6 [5] [6]
Activities
Instructor - Present theoretical content based on the slides. Students - Preparation: review the course outline; read assigned materials. - In class: follow the lecture and complete tasks/instructions given by the instructor.

Week 10

Seminar 4 • Summary of Lectures 5 and 6. • Q&A on theoretical content from Lectures 5 and 6. • Discussion/practice of key concepts from Lectures 5 and 6.
References
[1] Chapter 6 [5] [6]
Activities
Instructor - Facilitate discussion. - Comment on discussion outputs. - Suggest appropriate answers. Students - Read assigned materials. - Participate in discussion under the instructor’s guidance.
Assessment
• Attendance • Level of participation and interaction • Quality of responses

Week 11

Lecture 7: Chapter 4 – Project Management • General issues in project management. • Management of project implementation.
References
[1] Chapter 10 [2] [7]
Activities
Instructor - Present theoretical content based on the slides. Students - Preparation: review the course outline; read assigned materials. - In class: follow the lecture and complete tasks/instructions given by the instructor.

Week 12

Lecture 8: Chapter 5 Project Financing + Introduction to Development Finance +The Global Financial Architecture +Sources and Instruments of Financing +Project Finance Structures
References
[2] [7] [8]

Week 13

Seminar 5 • Summary of Lectures 7 and 8. • Q&A on theoretical content from Lectures 7 and 8. • Discussion/practice of key concepts from Lectures 7 and 8.
References
[1] Chapter 10 [2] [7] [8]
Activities
Instructor - Facilitate discussion. - Comment on discussion outputs. - Suggest appropriate answers. Students - Read assigned materials. - Participate in discussion under the instructor’s guidance.
Assessment
• Attendance • Level of participation and interaction • Quality of responses

Week 14

Seminar 6: Group Presentations (Project Assignment) • The instructor provides guidance and reiterates the evaluation criteria for the group assignment. • Group presentations. • Other students raise critical questions. • Presenting groups respond to the critiques.
References
Previously introduced materials
Activities
Instructor - Guide the presentation process for the group assignment. - Listen to group presentations. Students - Presenting groups: present the group assignment and answer relevant questions. - Non-presenting groups: listen and raise critical questions.
Assessment
• Attendance For presenting groups: - Quality of project content. - Presentation format. - Quality of responses to questions. For non-presenting groups: - Level of participation and interaction. - Quality of critical questions.

Week 15

Seminar 7: Group Presentations (Project Assignment) • The instructor provides guidance and reiterates the evaluation criteria for the group assignment. • Group presentations. • Other students raise critical questions. • Presenting groups respond to the critiques. Instructor’s feedback on group assignments • Course wrap-up (key takeaways from all sessions). • Address students’ questions related to the whole course content. • Announce continuous assessment components 1, 2, and 3.
References
Previously introduced materials
Activities
Instructor - Guide the presentation process for the group assignment. - Listen to group presentations. - Provide feedback on group assignments. - Summarize key takeaways. - Answer questions related to the course. - Announce continuous assessment component scores (1, 2, and 3). - Respond to other student feedback (if any). Students - Receive instructor feedback. - Ask questions about the course content (if needed) and other relevant questions.
Assessment
• Attendance For presenting groups: - Quality of project content. - Presentation format. - Quality of responses to questions. For non-presenting groups: - Level of participation and interaction. - Quality of critical questions.
Final Examination
References
Previously introduced materials
Activities
Comprehensive paper-based exam
Assessment
See Appendix 1: examination blueprint (test matrix)