PPM University Subjects – Structured for Real Projects
This page outlines a full three-year Bachelor programme in Project Planning & Management.
It groups subjects into Foundations, Planning, Finance, Implementation, Monitoring & Evaluation,
Governance, Practicum and Research – ideal for universities, training centres and KWOF University
under Projects6.com.
Use this subject list as a template curriculum for accreditation, timetable
design and teaching plans. Each subject has a code, title, type, credit units and a short summary.
You can adapt the names, codes and credit weights to match the rules of your university
or training institution in Uganda, East Africa and beyond.
3 years of study
Foundations to practicum
African project context
Curriculum snapshot
The subjects are arranged to move the learner from basic concepts, through
planning and financing, into implementation, monitoring, evaluation,
leadership and research.
Year 1 – foundations, development context, communication, maths, ICT.
Filter and View Subjects by Year, Semester and Category
Use the filters below to focus on Year 1, Year 2 or Year 3, or show all subjects together.
You can also glance at the type: Core, Support, Elective and Practical (fieldwork / practicum).
PPM Subject List
Codes, titles, type and credit units – ready to copy into your official curriculum book.
PPM 1101
Year 1, Semester 1
Introduction to Project Planning & Management
Basic concepts of projects, programmes and plans; project cycle; role of PPM in development.
Core
3 CU
Foundations
PPM 1102
Year 1, Semester 1
Development Studies & Poverty Analysis
Global and African development issues, poverty, inequality, SDGs and national development plans.
Core
3 CU
Context
PPM 1103
Year 1, Semester 1
Communication Skills for Project Managers
Written and oral communication, reports, presentations and stakeholder communication in projects.
Core
3 CU
Skills
PPM 1104
Year 1, Semester 1
Basic Quantitative Methods
Review of mathematics, statistics and data for planning, budgeting and project monitoring.
Support
3 CU
Math & Stats
PPM 1201
Year 1, Semester 2
Project Identification & Problem Analysis
Problem trees, objectives trees, stakeholder analysis and needs assessment techniques.
Core
3 CU
Planning
PPM 1202
Year 1, Semester 2
Introduction to Economics for Projects
Micro and macroeconomic concepts, cost–benefit logic and economic environment of projects.
Support
3 CU
Economics
PPM 1203
Year 1, Semester 2
Basic Accounting & Financial Literacy
Double-entry basics, financial statements and financial literacy for project managers.
Support
3 CU
Finance
PPM 1204
Year 1, Semester 2
ICT Skills for Project Planning
Using office tools, spreadsheets and basic project software for planning and reporting.
Practical
2 CU
ICT
PPM 2101
Year 2, Semester 1
Project Planning Tools & Techniques
Logical framework, Gantt charts, activity scheduling, work breakdown structures and network diagrams.
Core
3 CU
Planning
PPM 2102
Year 2, Semester 1
Project Budgeting & Costing
Cost estimation, budgeting formats, unit costs, contingencies and budget negotiation.
Core
3 CU
Finance
PPM 2103
Year 2, Semester 1
Project Financing & Donor Relations
Sources of project finance, grants, loans, microfinance and donor relationship management.
Core
3 CU
Finance
PPM 2104
Year 2, Semester 1
Research Methods for PPM I
Research designs, proposal writing, data collection tools and ethical considerations.
Core
3 CU
Research
PPM 2201
Year 2, Semester 2
Project Implementation & Contract Management
Contracts, procurement, supervision, site meetings, variations and project closure.
Core
3 CU
Implementation
PPM 2202
Year 2, Semester 2
Project Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning I
M&E concepts, indicators, baselines, targets, data collection and simple analysis.
Core
3 CU
M&E
PPM 2203
Year 2, Semester 2
Human Resource Management in Projects
Recruitment, performance management, motivation and team dynamics in project teams.
Support
3 CU
HR
PPM 2204
Year 2, Semester 2
Field Attachment / Project Practicum I
Supervised fieldwork in NGOs, CBOs, local governments or enterprises.
Practical
4 CU
Practicum
PPM 3101
Year 3, Semester 1
Advanced Project Risk Management
Risk identification, analysis, mitigation plans and risk monitoring in complex projects.
Core
3 CU
Risk & Quality
PPM 3102
Year 3, Semester 1
Monitoring, Evaluation & Impact Assessment II
Outcome and impact evaluation, mixed methods, evaluation reports and learning loops.
Core
3 CU
M&E
PPM 3103
Year 3, Semester 1
Project Leadership, Governance & Ethics
Leadership styles, governance frameworks, accountability and ethics in PPM.
Core
3 CU
Governance
PPM 3104
Year 3, Semester 1
Research Methods for PPM II
Data analysis, SPSS/Excel, report writing and preparation for dissertation.
Core
3 CU
Research
PPM 3201
Year 3, Semester 2
Sectoral Project Case Studies (Agriculture, Health, Education)
Comparative case studies of real African projects in key sectors.
Elective
3 CU
Case Studies
PPM 3202
Year 3, Semester 2
Entrepreneurship & Consultancy in PPM
How to build a consulting practice in project design, proposal writing and M&E.
Elective
3 CU
Entrepreneurship
PPM 3203
Year 3, Semester 2
Field Attachment / Project Practicum II
Advanced practicum, designing and managing real assignments with partner organisations.
Practical
4 CU
Practicum
PPM 3204
Year 3, Semester 2
Dissertation / Project Report
Independent research project addressing a real project planning & management challenge.
Core
6 CU
Research
Link to the 45-Chapter Textbook
Each subject can be aligned with one or more textbook chapters to make teaching systematic.
For example, PPM 1101 connects to introduction chapters, while PPM 2202 links
to monitoring & evaluation chapters.
Combine these subjects with project templates, mock exams
and field attachments to create a strong professional PPM programme for Uganda,
East Africa and the wider world.