God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, The courage to change the things I can, And the wisdom to know the difference. (Serenity Prayer, Reinhold Niebuhr)
SCM 404 Project Management
This course will teach students the art and science of effective project management – how to get things done in organizations. Student will learn and apply behavioral and managerial approaches to plan and execute effective projects. The content for the class will be guided by the Project Management Institute’s (PMI) body of knowledge. Advanced topics such as critical chain project management will also be studied. A large part of the course will include a student-led project where they apply the materials from the course.
Lessons
Introduction to Project Management
Defining the Project
Estimating Project Times and Costs
Developing a Project Plan
Project Management Software
Managing Risk
Organization Strategy & Project Selection
Organizational Structures and Cultures with Projects
Reducing Project Duration
Leadership: Being an Effective Project Manager
Managing Project Teams
Progress & Performance Measurement
Project Audit, Closure & Maturity Models
