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2015-2016 Undergraduate Academic Catalog 
    
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MS 4801 - Project Management

3 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits
Course Description
This course is designed to expose students to the realities of project management through lecture, discussion and participation in a project meeting. It addresses the topics of people in projects, project teams and management styles, as well as the tools used to plan, track and control the outcome such as budgets, Gantt charts, work break down structures, critical path management and project wrap-ups. (prereq: Junior standing)
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
  • Expand vocabulary of project management terminology
  • Be proficient in the following standard project practices/techniques: Scope definition, issues list, risk management, schedule, change/requirements management and status reporting
  • Be proficient in applying computer software to increase efficiencies and effectiveness of project management
  • Apply the latest concepts, tools and techniques in managing and executing a successful project
  • Be familiar with project planning, team building, scheduling, resource procurement, resource allocation and project budget management

Prerequisites by Topic
  • None

Course Topics
  • No course topics appended.

Coordinator
Steven Bialek



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