BUS 605 - Introduction to Project Management

An introduction to the concepts of Project Management with a overview of techniques applied and tools available. Students will be exposed to typical approaches employed with Project Management of small as well as large projects. Case studies of both successful and unsuccessful project initiatives will provide insights into strategy alternatives and explore best practices with respect to these alternatives. The course will explore the application of this theory to project scenarios through the use of various software tools: BUS 604 will only address the basic functions of these tools. Topics will include project planning, team building, project deliverables, risk assessment, conducting successful meetings, managing conflict, software tools, and certification. Two projects will be required: an individual project (written) as well as a team project (written and oral presentation). This syllabus plans for lecture during the first half of each class (theory), with the second half of each class focusing on practical application of tools (Microsoft Project, etc.) and/or project presentations.
Lecture
3 Credits