Description
This course investigates the increasing use of projects to accomplish important organizational goals and the unique style of administration required to manage such projects. Topics addressed include the selection and role of the project manager; organization and planning, budgeting and cost estimation; scheduling and resource allocation among multiple projects; and monitoring, controlling, auditing and terminating projects. Emphasis will be placed on the role that project management can play in accomplishing strategic objectives of the organization. Project management software will be used as a tool to track and report on assigned projects and case studies. Prerequisites: BUS520 Management of Organizational Dynamics and BUS535 Cost Management. (3 s.h.)