Presents the core fundamentals of project management to include the project management process groups and knowledge areas used in managing a project from initiating to closing. Examines the project management life cycle. Explores how an organization’s culture and structure impacts the project management strategy. Explores the necessary inputs, tools and techniques, outputs, and skills needed to achieve desired organizational outcomes and project success.
Project Management Institute. (2017). A guide to the project management body of knowledge (PMBOK® guide) (6th ed.). https://online.vitalsource.com/#/books/9781628253900
Upon completion of this course, students should be able to:
1. Examine the relationship between project management and accomplishing organizational strategic objectives.
2. Discuss how organizational factors can impact project management efforts.
3. Summarize the project management process groups.
4. Explore the knowledge areas of project management.
5. Analyze the key tasks in the various phases of project management.
6. Evaluate productive project management techniques/tools.
7. Explore key concepts in budget preparation and management.
8. Analyze communication, ethics, and leadership in effective project management.
9. Discuss the need for ethical and professional conduct of project management practitioners.