Project Management — BTEUP Electrical 6th Semester Syllabus 2026-27

Project Management — What This Subject Is About

Every engineer eventually runs a project — a schedule, a budget, a team and a deadline. Project Management teaches you to develop the idea of a project plan: from defining and confirming the project goals and objectives, to identifying tasks and how goals will be achieved. It is Open Elective-3, Option 1: you choose either this subject or Internet of Things, or a certification course of not less than 20 hours.

The five units are the concept of a project, the capital budgeting process, financial estimates and projections, basic techniques in capital budgeting, and project administration. Capital budgeting — deciding which projects are worth the money — runs through three of the five units, so the financial side of projects is the core of this subject. Note the marks: this is a (Q) qualifying subject — 50 marks internal, 2 credits. Passing is compulsory, but the marks do not count for percentage or division.

Subject 6.4.1 (Open Elective-3, Theory) (Q) • 50 Marks internal • 2 Credits • L 2 – P 0 • Choose this OR Internet of Things • Qualifying only • 6thth Semester — Electrical Engineering • Session 2026–27

What You Will Study

UNIT-I: Concept of a project (04 Periods, 18%)

Classification of projects - importance of project management - The project life cycle - establishing project priorities (scope-cost-time) project priority matrix - work break down structure.

UNIT-II: Capital budgeting process (06 Periods, 22%)

Planning - Analysis - Selection - Financing - Implementation - Review; Generation and screening of project ideas - market and demand analysis - Demand forecasting techniques; Market planning and marketing research process - Technical analysis.

UNIT-III: Financial estimates and projections (06 Periods, 20%)

Cost of projects - means of financing - estimates of sales and production - cost of production - working capital requirement and its financing - profitability, projected cash flow statement and balance sheet; Break even analysis.

UNIT-IV: Basic techniques in capital budgeting (06 Periods, 20%)

Non discounting and discounting methods - payback period - Accounting rate of return - net present value - Benefit cost ratio - internal rate of return; Project risk; Social cost benefit analysis and economic rate of return; Non-financial justification of projects.

UNIT-V: Project administration (06 Periods, 20%)

Progress payments, expenditure planning, project scheduling and network planning, use of Critical Path Method (CPM), schedule of payments and physical progress, time-cost trade off; Concepts and uses of PERT cost as a function of time, Project Evaluation and Review Techniques/cost mechanisms; Determination of least cost duration; Post project evaluation; Introduction to various Project management software.

Complete Syllabus

The full examination scheme, the complete practicals list and the reference books from the official syllabus. The unit-wise topics are in the "What You Will Study" section above.

Examination Scheme

Units at a Glance

Reference Books

As listed in the syllabus:

• Project planning, analysis, selection, implementation and review – Prasannachandra – Tata McGraw Hill
• Project Management – the Managerial Process – Clifford F. Gray & Erik W. Larson – McGraw Hill
• Project management - David I Cleland - Mcgraw Hill International Edition, 1999
• Project Management – Gopala krishnan – Mcmillan India Ltd.
• Project Management - Harry - Maylor - Peason Publication

Frequently Asked Questions

How many marks is Project Management worth in the 6th semester?
It is a (Q) qualifying subject — 50 marks internal, 2 credits. Passing is compulsory, but the marks are not included for percentage and division.

Which unit carries the most weightage in Project Management?
Capital budgeting process, 22% (06 periods).

Is there any practical work in Project Management?
No — the official syllabus lists no practicals for this subject.

Which books should I read for Project Management?
5 reference books are listed in the official syllabus — the full list is in the Complete Syllabus section above.

How can I download the Project Management syllabus PDF?
The PDF is free to download — use the download link in the Download section below. It is prepared by KAMALDNP Academy from the official BTEUP syllabus.

Should I choose Project Management or Internet of Things?
Both are the two theory options of Open Elective-3 (6.4) — you choose one, or a certification course of not less than 20 hours from the approved providers. Project Management is about project plans, capital budgeting, financial estimates and project administration.

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Download the Project Management Syllabus PDF

Download the complete Project Management syllabus PDF below — prepared by KAMALDNP Academy, with the full topic list, practicals and reference books.

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Source: BTEUP 3rd Year Electrical Engineering curriculum (folder2627), approved in C.D.C. meeting held on 16.07.2026. Topic lists follow the official syllabus; short explanations are the author's own plain-English summaries, not syllabus text. Please confirm with your own polytechnic for any local changes.