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.
BUSM 265Principles of Project Management
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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
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
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
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