Project Management

Prerequisite: MGMT 360 and MGMT 426 Project management is a widely recognized professional field of study within business. Projects serve as a central organizing framework for many industries including construction, event management and consulting services. In all industries, projects serve as means to bring together individuals with diverse backgrounds to meet the goals of temporary endeavors. In this course, students will learn how to initiate, plan and execute projects and gain an understanding of major knowledge areas including scope, time, cost and risk management. The course takes a broad perspective covering both behavioral and analytical aspects of project management. Through case studies and/or actual projects students will gain hands-on experience applying the tools and techniques discussed in class. Offered fall semester.