Aspects of project management with regard to leadership,
managerial processes, and tools essential to successful project
completion. Service-learning project includes application of
skills and knowledge learned in the course. Hands-on project
resulting in the conceptualization, design, prototyping, and
development of a software system for an external/internal
client.
Athena Title
Project Management
Equivalent Courses
Not open to students with credit in MIST 5740E
Prerequisite
MIST 4600 or MIST 4600E or MIST 4610 or MIST 4610E or MIST 5750 or MIST 5750E
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Student Learning Outcomes
Students will be able to understand the basic concepts and techniques for managing projects.
Students will be able to understand specific problems and issues in managing IS development projects.
Students will be able to recognize problems involving communicating with clients, team management, project scope containment, delays, and cost overruns.
Students will develop skills in leading, managing, and controlling projects.
Students will be able to apply these techniques and perspectives to a real-world project within which students use the skills and knowledge learned in the course.
Topical Outline
What is a project?
Overview of traditional project management - defining, planning, executing, controlling, closing
Scoping the project
Identifying project activities
Estimating duration, resource requirements, and cost
Constructing, analyzing, and using project network diagrams
Finalizing the schedule and cost
Recruiting, organizing, and managing the project team
