BUS 2320 - Project Management and Planning Skills
3 Credits
Presents a systematic approach to managing and integrating the work of individuals and teams in their pursuit of organizational goals. Topics include defining project purpose, analyzing task and resource requirements, understanding behavioral dimensions, and using common tools for planning and controlling projects. Note: It is recommended that students take BUS 2021 - Principles of Management before this course.
Major Content Areas
Project management tools: PERT, GANTT, CPM software: 15%
Leadership behaviors for a successful project manager: 10%
Concepts and theory underlying project management principles: 10%
Understanding project lifecycle and resource parameters: 15%
Work analysis and task structure: 15%
Framing a project in terms of purpose, desired results and scope: 20%
Behavioral aspects of project management: 15%
Learning Outcomes
Analyze the behavioral and leadership dimensions that affect a project
Create a project management plan based upon project management principles and tools
Implement and effectively manage a project plan
Discuss the principles and concepts underlying project management methodology
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