Project Management for Engineering, Business and Technology F He has been involved in project management in industry since 1975 and has managed a variety of engineering projects (system, product, and process development) in the minerals, defence, and nuclear industries. Herman Steyn is Professor at the Graduate School of Technology Management, University of Pretoria, South Africa where he specializes in project management, initiating currently the only master’s program in Project Management on the African continent that is accredited by the PMI (USA). He has authored numerous academic and technical publications and led or worked on projects for companies such as Lockheed-Martin Corporation, Bank America, and Argonne National Laboratory. He is an active teacher, writer, and researcher in project management and manufacturing management, conducting executive seminars and consults on project management and process improvement. Nicholas is Professor of Operations and Project Management and former Associate Dean of the Graduate School of Business at Loyola University, Chicago, USA. Supplemented by brand new case studies from engineering and technology projects, as well as improved instructor support materials, this text is an ideal resource and reference for anyone studying or practicing project management within business or engineering environments. The new edition has been updated to provide closer alignment with PMBOK terms and definitions for more ease of use alongside PMI qualifications and covers the latest developments in project management methodologies. Project initiation and proposals Scope and task definition Scheduling Budgeting Risk analysis The book encompasses the essential background material required, from philosophy to methodology, before presenting concepts and techniques for practical application on topics including: By emphasizing practical applications, this book targets the ultimate purpose of project management: to unify and integrate the interests, resources, and work efforts of many stakeholders to accomplish the overall project goal. Project Management for Engineering, Business and Technology There is an ever-growing need for better project management within the disciplines of engineering, business, and technology and this new edition is a direct response to that need.
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