MBA 6931, Project Management Strategy and Tactics Course Syllabus. Course Description. Prerequisites. Course Textbook. Course Learning Objectives

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1 MBA 6931, Project Management Strategy and Tactics Course Syllabus Course Description Introduction to the methodologies and technologies that will assist project managers coordinate projects from inception through completion. Instructs learners to satisfy customer needs, apply budgeting concepts, manage production time, invest resources, and create performance specifications designed with defined requirements. Provides tools to understand, design, and apply systematic project management organization and administration. Prerequisites None Course Textbook Bard, J. F., Globerson, S., & Shtub, A. (2005). Project management: Processes, methodologies, and economics (2nd ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall. Course Learning Objectives Upon completion of this course, students should be able to: 1. Summarize common project management concepts, phases of the project life cycle, and project life cycle models. 2. Describe the key concepts related to economic analysis and life-cycle costing in project management. 3. Apply various techniques and models to the project screening and selection process. 4. Describe important issues related to project scope, organizational structure, and project structure. 5. Summarize valuable principles related to effective product, system, and project design. 6. Apply productive project scheduling techniques and efficient resource management procedures. 7. Describe key concepts in budget preparation and management as well as in project control, and project termination. 8. Summarize the research and development (R&D) planning process and risk factors. 9. Identify technology types in the R&D environment and related uncertainties. 10. Evaluate the selection and use of software systems in the project management environment. Credits Upon completion of this course, the students will earn three (3) hours of college credit. Course Structure 1. Unit Learning Objectives: Each unit contains Unit Learning Objectives that specify the measurable skills and knowledge students should gain upon completion of the unit. 2. Written Lectures: Each unit contains a Written Lecture, which discusses lesson material. 3. Reading Assignments: Each unit contains Reading Assignments from one or more chapters from the textbook. 4. Learning Activities (Non-Graded): These non-graded Learning Activities are provided in Units I, IV, and VII to aid students in their course of study. 5. Key Terms: Key Terms are intended to guide students in their course of study. Students should pay particular attention to Key Terms as they represent important concepts within the unit material and reading. MBA 6931, Project Management Strategy and Tactics 1

2 6. Unit Assessments: Students are required to take Unit Assessments at the completion of each unit. 7. Ask the Professor: This communication forum provides you with an opportunity to ask your professor general or course content related questions. 8. Student Break Room: This communication forum allows for casual conversation with your classmates. Communication Forums These are non-graded discussion forums that allow you to communicate with your professor and other students. Participation in these discussion forums is encouraged, but not required. You can access these forums with the buttons in the Course Menu. Instructions for subscribing/unsubscribing to these forums are provided below. Once you have completed Unit VIII, you MUST unsubscribe from the forum; otherwise, you will continue to receive updates from the forum. You will not be able to unsubscribe after your course end date. Click here for instructions on how to subscribe/unsubscribe and post to the Communication Forums. Ask the Professor This communication forum provides you with an opportunity to ask your professor general or course content questions. Questions may focus on Blackboard locations of online course components, textbook or course content elaboration, additional guidance on assessment requirements, or general advice from other students. Questions that are specific in nature, such as inquiries regarding assessment/assignment grades or personal accommodation requests, are NOT to be posted on this forum. If you have questions, comments, or concerns of a nonpublic nature, please feel free to your professor. Responses to your post will be addressed or ed by the professor within 48 hours. Before posting, please ensure that you have read all relevant course documentation, including the syllabus, assessment/assignment instructions, faculty feedback, and other important information. Student Break Room This communication forum allows for casual conversation with your classmates. Communication on this forum should always maintain a standard of appropriateness and respect for your fellow classmates. This forum should NOT be used to share assessment answers. Grading Unit Assessments 12.5%) = 100% Total = 100% /Checklist (PLEASE PRINT) The following pages contain a printable to assist you through this course. By following this schedule, you will be assured that you will complete the course within the time allotted. MBA 6931, Project Management Strategy and Tactics 2

3 By following this schedule, you will be assured that you will complete the course within the time allotted. Please keep this schedule for reference as you progress through your course. Unit I Project Management Processes Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter 2: Process Approach to Project Management Unit II Economic Analysis and Life-Cycle Costing Chapter 3: Engineering Economic Analysis Chapter 4: Life-Cycle Costing Unit III Project Selection and Methods for Evaluation Chapter 5: Project Screening and Selection Chapter 6: Multiple Criteria Methods for Evaluation MBA 6931, Project Management Strategy and Tactics 3

4 Unit IV Project Scope, Organizational Structure, and Design Chapter 7: Scope and Organizational Structure of a Project Chapter 8: Management of Product, Process, and Support Design Unit V Project Scheduling and Resource Management Chapter 9: Project Scheduling Chapter 10: Resource Management Unit VI Project Budgets, Control, and Termination Chapter 11: Project Budget Chapter 12: Project Control Chapter 15: Project Termination MBA 6931, Project Management Strategy and Tactics 4

5 Unit VII Research and Development Projects Chapter 13: Research and Development Projects Unit VIII Computer Support for Project Management Chapter 14: Computer Support for Project Management MBA 6931, Project Management Strategy and Tactics 5