Project Management

This course guides students through some fundamental project management concepts, practices, and behavioral characteristics needed to successfully launch, lead, and realize benefits from projects. Effective project managers possess the skills necessary to manage teams, schedules, risks, issues, scope, and stakeholders to produce a desired outcome. Students analyze the impact of organizational change management theory and explore project management with a practical, hands-on approach through case studies, team assignments, and individual contributions. Key challenges for project managers include the ability to manage without direct influence, gaining the support of stakeholders, and overcoming resistance to change. The course simulates a project through assignments, group accountability, and schedule deadlines.