BUSM 265 Principles of Project Management

This course examines the process of selecting, prioritizing, initiating and planning a project. Topics range from focus on determining the projects to be selected in relation to organizational strategy and culture, to prioritization and negotiation in acquiring resources, and determining a budget and schedule. Students successfully completing this course may choose to sit for CAPM© certification testing at an additional charge.

Credits

3 Credits

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

45

Semester Contact Hours Lab

0

Semester Contact Hours Clinical

0

BUSM 265Principles of Project Management

Please note: This is not a course syllabus. A course syllabus is unique to a particular section of a course by instructor. This curriculum guide provides general information about a course.

I. General Information

Department

Business Management & Entrepreneurship

II. Course Specification

Course Type

Program Requirement

Credit Hours Narrative

3 Credits

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

45

Semester Contact Hours Lab

0

Semester Contact Hours Clinical

0

Grading Method

Letter grade

Repeatable

N

III. Catalog Course Description

This course examines the process of selecting, prioritizing, initiating and planning a project. Topics range from focus on determining the projects to be selected in relation to organizational strategy and culture, to prioritization and negotiation in acquiring resources, and determining a budget and schedule. Students successfully completing this course may choose to sit for CAPM© certification testing at an additional charge.

IV. Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:

• Principles of Project Management
• Demonstrate an understanding of the concepts and issues of project management.
• Demonstrate knowledge of project management terms and techniques.
• Articulate the role and qualities of a successful project manager.
• Use project management tools including project tracking software.
• Discuss the complexities and subtleties of international project management.
• Demonstrate effective team performance, writing, and presentation skills.
• Explain project management planning, implementation, and life cycle.
• Demonstrate the ability to effectively define a problem and design a comprehensive solution.

V. Topical Outline (Course Content)

VI. Delivery Methodologies

Required Assignments

Assignment Type Title Student Learning Outcomes(s) Discussion Qualities of Project Managers 1, 3 Discussion Previous Projects 1, 3 Discussion Estimating Work and Budgets 1, 4, 7 Discussion Constraints and Risks 1, 2, 3, 5, 8 Discussion Managing Project Changes 1, 4, 5, 7 Discussion Managing Risk 3, 7 Discussion Management Mistakes to Avoid 3, 6, 7, 8 Discussion High Performance Teams 3, 6, 8 Discussion Leading Virtual Projects 1, 4, 5, 7, 8 Discussion Challenges When Closing a Project 1, 3, 7 Quiz Chapters 1, 2, 3 1, 2, 3 Quiz Chapters 4, 5, 6 2, 4, 7 Quiz Chapters 7, 8, 9 4, 7, 8 Quiz Chapters 10, 11, 12 2, 3, 5 Quiz Chapters 13, 14, 15 2, 3, 5 Quiz Chapters 16, 17, 18 1, 2, 6 Quiz Chapters 19, 20, 21 1, 3, 5, 6, 7 Quiz Chapters 22, 24, 25 & Misc. 1, 2, 5, 7 Individual Project Gantt Chart – Excel 2, 4 Individual Project Gantt Chart – Gantt Project 2, 4 Individual Project Meeting Planning 4, 8 Individual Project Computer Software Upgrade 4, 8 Group Project Term Project – TBD Each Term 4, 6, 7, 8

Required Text

1. 2.

Required Materials

Required Activities

Specific Course Activity Assignment or Assessment Requirements

Assignment Type Title Student Learning Outcomes(s) Discussion Qualities of Project Managers 1, 3 Discussion Previous Projects 1, 3 Discussion Estimating Work and Budgets 1, 4, 7 Discussion Constraints and Risks 1, 2, 3, 5, 8 Discussion Managing Project Changes 1, 4, 5, 7 Discussion Managing Risk 3, 7 Discussion Management Mistakes to Avoid 3, 6, 7, 8 Discussion High Performance Teams 3, 6, 8 Discussion Leading Virtual Projects 1, 4, 5, 7, 8 Discussion Challenges When Closing a Project 1, 3, 7 Quiz Chapters 1, 2, 3 1, 2, 3 Quiz Chapters 4, 5, 6 2, 4, 7 Quiz Chapters 7, 8, 9 4, 7, 8 Quiz Chapters 10, 11, 12 2, 3, 5 Quiz Chapters 13, 14, 15 2, 3, 5 Quiz Chapters 16, 17, 18 1, 2, 6 Quiz Chapters 19, 20, 21 1, 3, 5, 6, 7 Quiz Chapters 22, 24, 25 & Misc. 1, 2, 5, 7 Individual Project Gantt Chart – Excel 2, 4 Individual Project Gantt Chart – Gantt Project 2, 4 Individual Project Meeting Planning 4, 8 Individual Project Computer Software Upgrade 4, 8 Group Project Term Project – TBD Each Term 4, 6, 7, 8 1. 2. 1. 2.