Project Management

Harvard Summer School

MGMT S-5030

Section 1

CRN 35877

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This course provides a comprehensive overview of fundamental project management concepts, tools, techniques, and behavioral characteristics necessary for successfully launching, leading, and delivering projects in organizations. Students explore the project management lifecycle, including project definition, scope, planning, monitoring, and benefits realization. Effective project managers must simultaneously manage teams, schedules, risks, budgets, and stakeholders, while delivering desired outcomes within scope, on time, and under budget. The course emphasizes practical, hands-on learning through case studies, team assignments, and individual contributions. Students analyze the impact of organizational change management theory and critical success factors for overcoming resistance to change. Additionally, the course simulates real-world project environments, focusing on group accountability, schedule deadlines, and efficient resource use. Whether a student is new to project management or seeking to refine their skills, this course equips them with the knowledge and facilitation techniques needed to analyze and manage complex projects. By the end of the course, students have practiced and honed the essential skills required for effective project management, bringing project principles to life in an engaging, collaborative team setting.

Instructor Info

Shannon Pettiford, MS

Senior Information Technology Program Manager, Boston Consulting Group


Meeting Info

MTWTh 6:30pm - 9:30pm (6/23 - 7/10)

Participation Option: On Campus

Deadlines

Last day to register: June 17, 2025

Notes

Not open to Secondary School Program students.

Syllabus

All Sections of this Course

CRN Section # Participation Option(s) Instructor Section Status Meets Term Dates
23361 1 Online Synchronous Team Taught Open MTWTh 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Jan 6 to Jan 25
35877 1 On Campus Shannon Pettiford Waitlisted MTWTh 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Jun 23 to Jul 10
35181 2 On Campus Team Taught Full MTWTh 3:15pm - 6:15pm
Jul 14 to Jul 31
26852 2 Online Synchronous Timothy Mills Open T 11:00am - 1:00pm
Jan 27 to May 17
26887 3 Online Asynchronous Shannon Pettiford Open Jan 27 to May 17