Course

Course Summary

Credit Type:

Course

ACE ID:

YRUP-0022

Organization's ID:

BUS 202

Organization:

Year Up

Location:

Classroom-based

Length:

7 weeks (37 hours)

Dates Offered:

Credit Recommendation & Competencies

Level	Credits (SH)	Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate	3	Project Management or Introduction to Operations Management

Description

Objective:

The course objective is to learn and apply basic project management concepts and behavioral skills including triple constraint, planning, scheduling, work breakdown structures, and project control; understand practical ways to utilize project management skills; gain insights into problem solving and persuasive presentation of solutions; and increase awareness of how individuals work as team members and as individuals on a specific project.

Learning Outcomes:

Discuss project selection criteria and method of project evaluation (cost-benefit analysis, feasibility study)
Identify the ten project management knowledge areas
Recognize the first six project management knowledge areas with key inputs, tools and techniques, and outputs: integration, scope, time, cost, quality, and human resources
Demonstrate the interplay between the triple constraint (scope, time, cost) in the project management plan
Identify the role and responsibilities of the project manager and project team.
Articulate the importance of project management