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.
Registration Closes: June 17, 2025
Credits: 4
View Tuition Information Term
Summer Term 2025
Part of Term
3-week session I
Format
On Campus
Credit Status
Graduate
Section Status
Waitlisted