Course Catalog

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Introduces the principles and techniques of directing and controlling resources for a fixed-term project established for the accomplishment of specific goals and objectives, including issues pertaining to engineering, construction and large-systems development projects. Topics covered are the manager's responsibility, use of systems analysis, scheduling and control of project operations, planning, executing, budgeting and staffing; the manager's role in leadership, motivation, communication, conflict resolution and time management. Class material will be integrated with the information in the PMI®'s A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK®).

View Course Sections: Spring 2023

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Managers in today's complex, rapidly changing business environment must be able to effectively respond to change, learn consistently, make connections and understand context. This course uses presentation, interactive exercises, and small-group work to explore Agile concepts, principles, roles and responsibilities, and practices. Students will get hands-on experience with Agile management tools and techniques, and gain an understanding of how Agile teams and projects work.

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Presents an in-depth treatment of critical aspects of planning and control in modern project management. The locus of projects within the overall context of good business practice is emphasized, as well as the role of business analysis and the relevance of business needs. Project-planning issues addressed include project life cycles, constraints, the work breakdown structure, project plan and charter, project estimating, project budgeting and financial control issues and earned value analysis. The latest techniques in project risk management are explored through assessing and controlling of the risk variables with emphasis on project procurement management, solicitation and contracting issues. Project quality management is treated in depth, to include contemporary concepts, tools and techniques. Applications using computer-based software and case studies are drawn from various industries to illustrate the analytical, planning and control activities common to project management. Prerequisite: PM 340.

View Course Sections: Summer 2023 , Spring 2023

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Introduces the processes of project governance, project portfolio management and program management. Students will learn how to identify and take the lead in effective project decision-making, manage multiple project investments using principles of program management, organize and control the program-delivery process, and examine the concept of decision rights in IT project governance. They will learn how to charter and organize a program management office (PMO), demonstrate the interrelationship between project governance and portfolio management, articulate the frameworks and objectives of effective project portfolio management, and manage and control the delivery of multiple project investments. Contemporary management texts, case studies and selected readings will be used. Corequisite: PM 340 (or permission of the program director for students possessing related experience, training, or certification)

View Course Sections: Summer 2023 , Spring 2023

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Bringing together the skills and knowledge developed in the other core courses, this capstone course for the MS PM degree integrates significant project-management concepts and tools, ranging from the roles of project managers and team members, software tool analysis, project initiation components, advanced project planning and execution, as well as project monitoring and closing. Agile concepts and practices are integrated into the course. Additionally, critical skills such as negotiation, problem solving, scheduling, risk analysis and earned value are addressed. The course will have a focus on practical applications, supported by outside readings including academic research, case studies and PMI's A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge, (PMBOK®) and the Agile Practice Guide. Students undertake a course-long research project based on real-world project-management cases. Course is to be taken in the final semester of project management coursework. Prerequisite(s): PM 340, PM 342, PM 343, PM 344, and PM 348.

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Explores and elaborates the role of risk analysis and proactive risk management within a modern enterprise project environment. Acknowledging that risk is an inherent feature of any project, processes and tools are reviewed which enable project teams to identify, plan, manage and control project risks related to the triple constraint, as well as treatment options for risks beyond the project manager's oversight. Methodology presented is consistent with the risk management processes in PMI®'s A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide), with which comparisons are drawn to risk management strategies used in actual projects, both successful and unsuccessful in outcome. This class builds on a student's basic project management knowledge to provide a more comprehensive and thorough approach with which to successfully address risks inherent in today's cost-sensitive yet demanding project settings. Prerequisite: PM 340.

View Course Sections: Summer 2023 , Spring 2023

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Addresses significant, topical and practical problems, issues and theories in project management. Topics are compiled and selected by the department chair. This course may be taken more than once, provided the same topic is not repeated. Prerequisites will vary based on topic.

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Offers students the opportunity to receive graduate-level work experience in project management for academic credit. Students are responsible for their own placement in an internship approved by the program director. Course is to be taken in the final semester of project management coursework. This course may be taken more than once for credit. Prerequisite(s): PM 340, PM 342, PM 343, PM 344, and PM 348.

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Introduces project management principles, best practices and techniques, providing an overview of the project life cycle from start to finish. Covered topics include the role of projects and the project manager within organizations, managing conflict and negotiation, planning, risk management, budgeting, scheduling, resource allocation, monitoring and controlling activities, project auditing and project closure. Formerly: PM 180.

View Course Sections: Spring 2023

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This course is the first in a three-part series focused on project management, and is aimed at students with little or no background in project management. In this course students will be introduced to the foundations of project management. Students will familiarize themselves with the role of the project manager and the leadership skills they will need to be successful project managers. Students will be introduced to Asana and other project management tools such as spreadsheets. They will learn essential information about projects, project life cycles, project management processes and methodologies. Students will explore stakeholder management, and create a plan for engaging with stakeholders. They will produce a project charter, a stakeholder engagement plan, a scope statement and a work breakdown structure, all of which provide a strong foundation for a project.

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This course is the second in a three-part series focused on project management, and is aimed at students with little or no background in project management. Pathstream built the course in partnership with Asana. In this course, students will become familiar with project management tools such as Google Sheets and Asana. Students will use tools to create a project schedule and budget. Students will also learn about procurement and project resources. Students will develop project kickoff activities, like planning an agenda for a meeting and setting up communications for the project team and stakeholders. Students will also create a communication plan. Prerequisite(s): PM 100.

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This course is the third in a three-part series focused on project management, and is aimed at students with little or no background in project management. In this course, students will focus on addressing risk and ensuring quality in projects. Students will also learn techniques for monitoring a project and for managing work and deliverables throughout a project's life cycle. Students will use tools to make reports. Students will study change control and review, approve, and manage changes related to a project and communicate the changes to stakeholders and team members. Finally, students will learn how to close a project and conduct a retrospective on a project to improve organizational operations. Prerequisite(s): PM 100.

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In this course, students will build off of their existing project management knowledge to dive deeply into Agile project management methodologies. They will work through a summative project where they will use Agile concepts, tools and techniques to successfully manage a technical project from start to finish. Students will begin by exploring the fundamentals of Agile, including frameworks such as Scrum, Kanban, and XP. They will then learn about Scrum in detail, covering key concepts, such as sprints, adaptive planning and estimation. Students will also learn how to conduct daily scrums, retrospectives and other key ceremonies to successfully plan and manage a project. While learning these concepts and frameworks, students will practice key project management related soft skills, such as how to plan for unexpected challenges and proactively manage issues that arise on a team. Corequisite(s): PM 50 and PM 100.