THE EVANGELICAL COLLEGE OF THEOLOGY, JUI
First Semester 2021/2022 Academic Year
Module: BDS 313 Project Proposal Writing 3 Credits.
Lecturer: Mr. Kaprie Koroma (MA SUS. DEV. BA CDS & HTC).
Cell Numbers: +232 76 507 500/ +232 31 075 777
Level: BA CDS & BBA YEAR THREE
MODULE OUTLINE
This course introduces the student to the basic rudiments involved in project proposal writing.
It will analyze the process, principles and techniques of preparing a project for marketing.
The course will also deal with the prescriptive processes of project evaluation.
Learning Outcomes
At the end of this Module students will be able to:
a) Do thorough problems analysis and address them systematically using problem and
objective analysis.
b) Develop projects designs.
c) Draw up detailed implementation plans.
d) Write comprehensive project proposals with Budgets.
Module Contents
 Project Basics (Definition, what project is or not, Importance and Classifications).
 Project Identification (Tools).
 Meaning and why a Project Proposal (Purpose or Importance)?
 Basic Sections of a detailed project Proposal
 Components of the Project Proposal Title Page
 Project Overview or Executive Summary
 Organizational Profile
 Project Background and Justification
a. Situation Analysis (problem analysis)
b. Organizational Capacity
 Project Description
a. Project Goal, Strategic Objectives
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b. Project Activities and Schedule
 Implementation Timeline
 Monitoring and Evaluation
 Sustainability
 Budget
 Reporting
 Management and Personnel
 Some reasons responsible for Project Failure
Delivery Methods
Lecture, Question and Answer, Individual and Group Class Presentations, etc.
Grading System/Scheme
 Class Attendance and Participation
10%
 Class Presentation(s)
20%
 Assignments
20%
 End of Semester Exam
50%
Total
100%
Recommended Articles/Journals
1) Brock, S. and Columbia, R., (200), Project Design & Proposal Writing, A Guide to
Mainstreaming Reproductive Health into Youth Development Programs.
2) Nebiu, B., (2002), Developing Skills of NGOs Project Proposal Writing.
3) USAID, Project Proposal Writing Training Manual for CBOs and NGOs.
Assignment(s) and Class Presentation(s) 40%
a. Justify the inclusion of the Module ‘Project Proposal Writing’ in your area of study
(Not more than 4 pages, 20%). To be submitted on the 13th October, 2021.
Assignment 2 to follow after the submission of the first assignment.
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