GLG4164 Project Management

Dear Students, 

Welcome to the Project Management Module (GLG4164), where future leaders of mining projects are educated! Specifically crafted for year 4 students in the Department of Geology and Mining Engineering, this course will equip you with vital project management skills, unlocking the gateway to lucrative salaries and bonuses by mastering the strategies to achieve mineral production goals. . 

Join us in shaping the future of mining!. 

Warm regards, . 

Aims of the module

This module aims to explain and apply essential skills of managing mining project, such as efficiently planning, executing, and controlling mining projects to deliver successful outcomes, which is cashflow and ESG performance. . 

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this module, students will be able to:

• Develop comprehensive project plans incorporating both technical and managerial aspects of mining operations
• apply industry-standard project management skills, such as mineral economics principles, quantity surveying, cost measurement, and software to schedule tasks, allocate resources (budgeting), and track progress 
• Analyze and mitigate risks inherent in mining projects through effective risk management strategies
• Negotiate and draft contracts that align with legal requirements and project objectives, minimizing potential legal disputes
• Evaluate project performance using key performance indicators (KPIs) to ensure adherence to budget, schedule, and quality standards  

Indicative Content

1.Introduction to Project Management for Mining   2. corporate governance and ethics   3. Introductory to mineral economics  4.Project Scoping Evaluation

5: Evaluating the project technical Viability  6: Evaluating the financial viability of the project   7: Project execution planning and implementation   8: Pre-commissioning, commissioning, Startup, Ramp-up, turnover, closeout, and operational readiness 

Materials  and equipments required 

Laptop, pen, pencils and notebook 

Assessment Strategies

4 Quizzes (10%), In -class discussion and participation (10%), 2 CATs (20%), A project proposal  (10%), Final exam (50%)

Schedule

9:00- 11:00, Jun-5 to Oct-30

Facilitator Details

Gerard Ndikumana, Master of Engineering

g.ndikumana@ur.ac.rw

07820009942