Planning, scheduling, budgeting, implementation, and control of both predictive and adaptive projects. This course delves into traditional and innovative techniques tailored to the dynamic landscape of project management, equipping students with essential skills to navigate the complexities of project management and maximize value through project success.
Athena Title
Project Management
Prerequisite
MGMT 3000 or MGMT 3000E or MGMT 3000H
Semester Course Offered
Offered every year.
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Student learning Outcomes
Students will be able to analyze complex project scenarios, critically evaluate data and information, and apply problem-solving techniques to make informed decisions that enhance project performance and outcomes.
Students will develop ethical and social responsibility to others, will understand issues from a variety of cultural perspectives, will collaborate with others to address ethical and social issues in a sustainable manner, and will increase self-awareness.
Students will be able to demonstrate effective leadership and collaboration skills by successfully guiding diverse teams through project planning and execution processes, fostering open communication, resolving conflicts, and achieving project objectives while respecting diverse perspectives and contributions.
Topical Outline
Qualities of an effective project manager
Typical responsibilities of a project manager
Project selection, acquisition, and development
Developing and following a detailed work plan
Controlling projects for quality
Communicating with the project team, client and supervisors
Team building
Anticipating and avoiding potential problems
Institutional Competencies Learning Outcomes
Analytical Thinking
The ability to reason, interpret, analyze, and solve problems from a wide array of authentic contexts.
