Towson University / University of Baltimore

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1 Towson University / University of Baltimore MGMT660 Fall 2010 Project Management ONLINE INSTRUCTOR: Name: Tobin Porterfield Skype Tobin.Porterfield Office: Stephens 316Q Fax: Phone tporterfield@towson.edu Text BOOK: Project Management: A Managerial Approach 6 th edition Jack R. Meredith and Samuel J. Mantel, Jr. Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley & Sons, Inc. ISBN [ ] Our official text book is the 6 th edition but it is becoming hard to find. The 7 th edition will work as well so you may choose either edition. There are some changes in the 7 th edition but I have tried to note them in the course materials. 7 th edition ISBN [ ]. We will use MS Project 2007 during the course (you may use earlier versions at your own discretion). A trial version is provided with the textbook or you may download a free trial version from I do not recommend MS Project 2010 and currently cannot support it for the course. Text website: (password with textbook). Various additional readings will be posted to WebTycho during the semester. PROJECT MANAGEMENT SIMULATOR: Each student must enroll in the Harvard - Project Management Simulator. The student registration site is ( ). I will introduce the simulation software during the second week of the course. When you access the link, it will guide you through setting up your account and then provide a user login. The cost for this is $12.50, payable on-line directly to the software vendor. COURSE DESCRIPTION: To more effectively respond to the fast changing economic environment and market conditions, managers are increasingly utilizing the project management approach. This course will introduce students to the behavioral and technical aspects of managing projects. Challenges of planning, monitoring and controlling complex projects to achieve the desired cost, quality and performance objectives will be discussed. Topics covered will also include Revised 21AUG2010 Page 1

2 cross-functional project teams, project integration, time management, time-cost trade-offs in project completion, procurement management and communications management. (Prerequisite: MGMT 506) LEARNING OBJECTIVES: After completing this course, students will be able to: Explain the importance of effective project management in modern organizations Demonstrate the project selection process Identify and explain the different types of project structures (functional organization, dedicated project teams and matrix organization) Demonstrate the project planning process Explain and apply PERT and CPM techniques Apply loading and leveling methods Explain and apply time-cost tradeoffs in project completion Use computerized project management tools (e.g., Microsoft Project) Implement project audits Identify multicultural and behavioral issues in project management COURSE POLICIES: 1. Communication with the Instructor since you are taking this course in an online format, you will need to make use of all the resources available to you. As such, I have a check 3 before me policy. Which means you should check 3 sources before contacting me to resolve your issues. First, check your textbook and course documentation, second check the Course Question and Answer Discussion Board Conference forum in WebTycho to see if your question has already been addressed, and third check with other students. Then contact me with your question either through the Course Question and Answer Conference forum, my direct , or Skype. I will make every effort to reply to your questions within 48 hours. 2. How Often to Check WebTycho Since the online portal used by the course is our primary communication tool, you should check it daily. I will post announcements as needed to guide the course. Additionally, I have created a Discussion Board Conference forum called General Course Questions and Answers for general questions about the course material, assignments, and software/technology. Students should post their questions there first and try to answer questions from other students so we can support each other 3. Feedback on Graded Assignments My goal is to post feedback for graded assignments within 72 hours after the due date. Feedback will be posted through the online gradebook using either the brief text comments or by attaching a rubric with notes. 4. Technical Problems Technical issues can be particularly challenging in an online or hybrid course. Addressing them quickly and early in the course is critical. You should make use of Revised 21AUG2010 Page 2

3 online software help, the Course Question and Answer Conference forum, the university technical help resources, posted course technical help documents, and your fellow students and faculty. Be patient but relentless in resolving your technical issues. These courses can be additionally complex since we are combining software from various platforms, operating systems, and manufacturers so the potential for conflicts is great. The sooner you load and test the software, the more likely that we can solve any issues before they cause you to fall behind in the course. 5. Naming Files and Submitting Assignments All assignments will be submitted through WebTycho. You may prepare Microsoft WORD (.doc or.docx format) documents or PDF files. When submitting your work, name your file using your last name followed by the assignment name (i.e. SMITH_CASE1.doc). 6. Late submission of work You may submit assignment after the due date up but they will be penalized for being late. Assignments will be penalized 5% per day late starting at midnight of the day they are due. Assignments will not be accepted more than 5 days late. GRADING: Item Points Quizzes and Assignments 120 Project Simulation 100 Project Plan Case (MS 100 Project) Case Studies (4) 100 Semester Project Quizzes and Assignments: Various graded quizzes and assignments will be required throughout the semester to ensure that materials have been properly completed. Points are identified for each item in the weekly guide document. Assignments include discussion board article discussions, homework problems, and similar graded work which will be detailed in the weekly materials. 2. Project Simulation: Students will participate individually in an online project management simulation. Each student will enroll online with the simulation host and pay them directly for use of the simulator. The simulation will be run 4 times with the student score based on a combination on their performance on the simulation and their write-up submitted for each simulation. 3. Project Plan Case: Students will work individually to gain experience with project management software tools and project management knowledge in developing a business project. A specific assignment with deliverables related to structuring a project and developing it with the help of PM software functions. 4. Case Studies: Each student is responsible for analyzing four case studies from the text, and for submitting a brief (2-3 pages) written case analysis on each case that provides an overview of the situation and directly answers the questions provided in the text. These cases will also be the topic of class discussion. Cases are to be submitted as WORD or PDF documents through Revised 21AUG2010 Page 3

4 WebTycho. Students may choose from 4 cases any of the cases listed on the course schedule. 5. Semester Project: Students will work individually to create a project proposal. An initial proposal of the project will be required for instructor approval early in the semester. The full project plan will be due near the end of the semester. Further details will be provided in the MGMT660_SemsterProject.pdf file in the Semester Project folder and due dates are posted on the course calendar. GRADING SYSTEM: A % A % B % B 80 86% C 70 79% F <70% This grading scheme was approved by the TU Senate for use starting Fall 2010 TU/UB POLICIES: Students enrolled in the UB/Towson MBA program can find the MBA policies in the Student Handbook at and Academic Calendar This course will follow the official UB academic calendar. Academic Integrity The University of Baltimore comprises a community of students, faculty, administrators, and staff who share a commitment to learning. Since the practice of academic honesty is essential to learning, the university has established the following policy for academic honesty. The university's Academic Integrity Policy is derived from the following convictions: that honesty is the foundation of personal integrity that honesty promotes substantive learning that honesty validates the recognition of scholarly achievement that honesty demonstrates respect for the work of others, enabling effective cooperation. Students, faculty, administrators, and staff share responsibility for fostering academic honesty. The practice of honesty requires an ongoing discussion of activities that may violate the spirit of honesty. It requires active discouragement of dishonesty. While the Academic Integrity Policy places primary emphasis in fostering honesty, it recognizes the need for clear consequences of behavior that violates the policy, together with fair procedures for judging alleged cases of dishonesty. Violations to the Academic Integrity Policy in this course will result in assignment of a failing grade for the course. Revised 21AUG2010 Page 4

5 Nondiscrimination Statement The University of Baltimore does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, age, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation or disability in its programs, activities, or employment practices. Inquires regarding discrimination related to educational programs and activities should be directed to Kathleen Anderson, Associate Vice President for Student Affairs, University of Baltimore, Academic Center 112, 1420 North Charles Street, Baltimore, Maryland ; Inquiries regarding employment discrimination should be directed to Rebecca Spence, Affirmative Action Officer, University of Baltimore, 1030 North Charles Street, 3rd Floor, Baltimore, Maryland ; Accessibility Policy The University of Baltimore is committed to providing barrier-free education to physically handicapped students and is actively working to bring its facilities and programs into full compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended (P.L , P.L ). It is the policy of the university to reassign classes to accessible buildings whenever conflict arises for a handicapped student. Privacy Act Public Law (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of1974, also known as the The Buckley Amendment ) provides certain rights to students (and in some cases parents) concerning access to educational records. Briefly, these rights are of two kinds: the student has the right to examine his/her records, to challenge items the student believes are incorrect, and to appeal a decision made by the university concerning such items to the Department of Education; the student s privacy rights may not be waived without the student s written consent, except to authorized personnel of the university and other educational institutions. The act provides that certain items designated as directory information may be released by the university. A complete copy of the HEW regulations from the Federal Register of June 17, 1976 is available in the Office of the Vice President of Student Affairs and Enrollment Management. Offices where students records are kept are Records and Transcripts and, in some cases as applicable, Financial Aid, vice president for student affairs and enrollment management, Admissions, Law Admissions, and those of the academic deans. Grades University policy forbids the public display of student grades in any form including the use of the telephone to inform students of their grades. At the option of the instructor, arrangements may be made to inform students of particular course grades by personal mail only. Official grade reports are sent to each student within three weeks of the end of each semester period. Students may use MyUB to access their files for grades. Course Evaluation Student evaluations of this course play a crucial role course design and delivery. This semester, all course evaluations will be administered online during the last two weeks of the course. You will receive an with a link to the website with directions on how to access the survey. It is vitally important that you complete the survey as the results are used to modify the course and assess my teaching. The University also uses the results to address technology and facility needs. You can be Revised 21AUG2010 Page 5

6 assured that your responses will be confidential as the results will be transmitted to the faculty after the grading period and they will not include any identifying information. Observance of Religious Holidays Since this course is being taught online and the course requirements/due dates are known in advance, it is the responsibility of the student to notify the instructor if the course calendar and expectations will conflict with any religious observances. Students must notify the instructor via by the end of the second week of class if any accommodations are needed. Revised 21AUG2010 Page 6

7 COURSE SCHEDULE: Date Topic Assignments Week 1 Sept 5 Syllabus and Course Plan Chapter 1 Projects in Contemporary Orgs MGMT660_ONLINE_WK1.pdf Quiz 1 (just on the syllabus) Chpt 1 Questions Due Week 2 Sept 12 Week 3 Sept 19 Week 4 Sept 26 Week 5 Oct 3 Week 6 Oct 10 Week 7 Oct 17 Week 8 Oct 24 Week 9 Oct 31 Week 10 Nov 7 Week 11 Nov 14 Week 12 Nov 21 Chapter 2 Strategic Mgmt & Project Selection MGMT660_ONLINE_WK2.pdf Chapter 3 Project Manager MGMT660_ONLINE_WK3.pdf Chapter 6 Conflict & Negotiation (Chpt 4 in 7 th edition) MGMT660_ONLINE_WK4.pdf Chapter 4 The Project in the Organizational Structure (Chapter 5 in 7 th edition) MGMT660_ONLINE_WK5.pdf *Directed Reading: Virtual Project p. 230 (7 th ed) Chapter 5 Project Planning (Chpt 6 in 7 th edition) MGMT660_ONLINE_WK6.pdf MGMT660_ONLINE_WK7.pdf Chapter 7 Budgeting and Cost Estimation MGMT660_ONLINE_WK8.pdf Chapter 8 Scheduling MGMT660_ONLINE_WK9.pdf (Nov 2 is the last day to drop with a W ) Chapter 9 Resource Allocation MGMT660_ONLINE_WK10.pdf Chapter 10 Monitoring & Info Systems MGMT660_ONLINE_WK11.pdf Chapter 11 Project Control MGMT660_ONLINE_WK12.pdf Theater Production Project Chpt 2 Questions & Problems Register Simulation Access Case: National Jazz (p th edition p th edition) Ldrshp Questioner-Discussion Project Proposal Due Case: Pelican Landing (p th edition) (not available in 7 th edition) Scanned version posted Simulation 1 Due Chpt 6 Questions Case: Oilwell Cable (p th edition p th edition) Simulation 2 Due Virtual Project Discussion Article 1 Discussion Proj Risk Simulation 3 Due Simulation 4 Due LDI Memo 1 Due Accuracy Problems Due LDI Memo 2 Due Case: Stanhope Project (p th edition p th edition) Case: Sharon Construction (p th edition p th edition) Handout: Proj Planning Network Problems Due LDI Memo 3 Due Load/Level/Crash Problems Due Article 2 Discussion - Crashing Case: PM/Customer Interface (p th edition p th edition) Article 3 Discussion Customer Right? EVA and CR Problems Due Revised 21AUG2010 Page 7

8 Week 13 Light week due to Thanksgiving Holiday (24-28) Nov 28 Week 14 Chapter 12 Project Auditing Dec 5 MGMT660_ONLINE_WK14.pdf Week 15 Chapter 13 Project Termination Dec 12 Last official day of UB classes (Dec 12) MGMT660_ONLINE_WK15.pdf Dec 19 Semester officially ends (Dec 19) No assignments due Work on your Semester Project! Semester Project Due Case: Superconducting (p th edition p th edition) Revised 21AUG2010 Page 8