May 01, 2024  
2015-2016 Graduate Academic Catalog 
    
2015-2016 Graduate Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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MG 795 - Managing and Implementing Projects

3 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits
Course Description
This course presents the theory supporting the project management process, as well as a practical application to successfully implementing projects. The course combines a classroom and hands-on-approach to provide students with the knowledge of defining and managing the scope of a project, preparing and managing a project plan, preparing and managing a project budget, evaluating and managing project risks, managing project issues, and closing and transitioning of the project. This course is the third course in a sequence. It is intended to be the summative project management course and provide opportunities for students to successfully and creatively apply the tools and knowledge to manage projects in any industry. (prereq: MG 620 , MG 645 )
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
  • Be able to practice the appropriate application of project management tools to execute project management methodology including Gantt Charts/PERT/CPM Work break down structures Network diagrams racking and control Risk identification and management Change management Issues management
  • Demonstrate understanding of and ability to work with project management resources Acquire vocabulary of project management terminology Familiarity with project planning, team building, scheduling, resource procurement, resource allocation and project budget management
  • Demonstrate proficiency in the following standard project practices/techniques: Scope definition Issues list Risk management Schedule Change/requirements management Status reporting

Prerequisites by Topic
  • None

Course Topics
  • See syllabus

Coordinator
David Schmitz



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