MOUNT ST. MARY S UNIVERSITY MBA PROGRAM SYLLABUS Semester 4 Theme: Application and Concentration BUS 257: Project Management I 3 Units Fall Semester, 2015 Class meeting dates and times: Saturday September 26, 2015: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Sunday September 27, 2015: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Saturday October 10, 2015: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Sunday October 11, 2015: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM Saturday October 31, 2015: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Faculty William T. Huddleston, MSME, MSOR, PMP MSMU Instructor Profile: Professor William T. Huddleston LinkedIn Profile: William T. Huddleston Aimee L. Morgan, MSAIS, PMP, CSM MSMU Instructor Profile: Professor Aimee L. Morgan LinkedIn Profile: Aimee L. Morgan Page 1 of 11
SYLLABUS INTRODUCTION The course syllabus is one aspect of good pedagogy: It sets out information about the course as well as course expectations. From the faculty member s standpoint, it provides an easy-to-use form setting out the components and requirements so there is clear communication with the students. From the students point of view, the syllabus gives an overview of the coverage as well as the requirements, so they have a good sense of what the course entails from the beginning of the semester. Any surprises should be in the satisfaction of learning and the joys of being in an educational environment that values all the participants students and faculty. At Mount St. Mary s University, we are guided by the Mount Mission to further the development of the whole person. The syllabus helps make that evident. The syllabus has two major functions: 1. THE SYLLABUS IS A STATEMENT OF COURSE EXPECTATIONS The syllabus sets out the course requirements, the grading scale, and the methods of assessment. It is intended to provide the students with sufficient information about the course expectations, along with due dates, and a class schedule. After the add/drop period, instructors should not redistribute points unless it is to the advantage of the student (e.g., reducing the homework/reading, removing a specific requirement, such as a quiz). The syllabus should be consistent with the catalog description. 2. THE SYLLABUS IS A PERMANENT RECORD The syllabus is a permanent record for the student, instructor, the department, and the institution. As such, it is both a professional and personal document. The syllabus provides a record of course content, grading methods, and information vital for equivalency transfers, as well as for the evaluation of a course or instructor. Subsequently, both faculty and students should retain course syllabi for future reference. Required Textbooks: PMP - Project Management Professional Exam Study Guide*, Seventh Edition, Kim Heldman, Wiley Publishing, Inc., Publication Date: July 1, 2013; ISBN-10: 1118531825 A Guide to the Project Management Body Of Knowledge (PMBOK Guide) - Fifth Edition; Published January 1, 2013; ISBN-10: 1935589679. *Consider the Project Management Professional Exam Study Guide the primary text for this course supplemented by the PMBOK Guide Recommended Textbooks and Materials: Head First PMP, Jennifer Greene and Andrew Stellman, 3 rd Edition Q &A s for the PMBOK Guide Fifth Edition CAPM Exam Prep, Rita Mulcahy, PMP, Third Edition: ISBN: 13: 978-193273527 PMP Exam Prep, Rita Mulcahy, PMP, Eighth Edition Page 2 of 11
Project Management Application and Concentration Two-Course Overview/Description: BUS 257-Fall 2015 The PM two-course sequence (BUS 257/BUS 258) is designed to build on the existing core Project Management (PM) course (BUS 235) embedded in the Master of Business Administration (MBA) program. The two-course sequence will introduce students to Project Management terms, practices, and concepts as defined by the Project Management Institute (PMI ) and documented in A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK ) although other project management methodologies will be discussed. The PMBOK Guide is considered the global standard and guide for the project management profession providing best practices for conducting project management regardless of project size or complexity. The courses are structured around five Process Groups, ten Knowledge Areas, and fortyseven Processes outlined in the Fifth Edition of the PMBOK Guide, other project management methodologies, and the practical application of project management concepts discussed in a case study. The Professors, based on actual experiences encountered, will inject industry examples related to topics discussed as necessary to help students further understand the concepts and topics. Students will be required to review a Case Study in Project Management and develop an Assessment and Analysis for the Inception Phase and the Development Phase. This Analysis and Assessment shall be submitted at the end of Weekend 4 Day 1 (W4 D1) as a grade component for BUS-258. An Assessment and Analysis of the Implementation Phase and the Closeout Phase and well as a Summary Analysis and Assessment will be submitted at the completion of W5 D2 as a grading component for BUS-258. The Assessment and Analysis submissions should be thorough and well documented. Students should document their Assessment and Analysis independently on the honor system. Upon successful completion of the PM concentration courses, students are expected to have acquired a substantial understanding of the principles of PM as defined by the PMI and be capable of performing effectively as a project team member or project leader. Additionally, students will have the opportunity to take the Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM ) examination administrated by the PMI. A PMI program developed to provide students a one year membership in the PMI, a digital copy of the PMBOK Guide, and a seat for the CAPM Exam is available for an additional cost to students, although participation or seating for the CAPM Exam is not a requirement for the course nor is it a requirement for graduation from Mount St. Mary s University. Students with verifiable project management experience may qualify to take the Project Management Professional (PMP ) examination as a self-initiated effort. Professional Project Management certification indicates that you understand and are capable of applying a proven methodology to manage project efforts for positive results within the constraints of an organization and have DEMONSTRATED this capability through a professionally administered examination. BUS 257 Overview/Description: BUS-257 (3 Units) will focus on the Foundations of Project Management and the Initiating, Planning, and Executing Process Groups as documented in the PMBOK Guide. Specific emphasis will be placed on the Inputs, Tools & Techniques, and Outputs (ITTO s) required for each of the Processes comprising the Process Groups as well as the relationships between Processes, Process Groups, and Knowledge Areas. Page 3 of 11
Foundations of Project Management will introduce students to the basic PM framework as contained in the PMBOK Guide including defining a Project, a Program, and Portfolio Management, the Project Management Office (PMO), and the Project Phase/Project Life Cycle. Typical business organizations will be discussed including the relationship between these organizations and the associated role and responsibilities of a project manager. Students will be introduced to the PM Knowledge Areas, Process Groups, and Processes and the associated relationships. The Initiating Process Group will focus on the Develop Project Charter and Identify Stakeholders Processes and the associated ITTO s. The Planning Process Group will address the following processes: Develop PM Plan, Plan Scope Management, Collect Requirements, Define Scope, Create WBS, Plan Schedule Management, Define Activities, Sequence Activities, Estimate Activity Resources, Estimate Activity Durations, Develop Schedule, Plan Cost Management, Estimate Cost, Determine Budget, Plan Quality Management, Plan Human Resource Management, Plan Communication Management, Plan Risk Management, Identify Risk, Perform Qualitative Risk Analysis, Perform Quantitative Risk Analysis, Plan Risk Responses, Plan Procurement Management, Plan Stakeholder Management and the associated ITTO s. The Executing Process Group discussions include Direct and Manage Project Work, Perform Quality Assurance, Acquire Project Team, Develop Project Team, Manage Project Team, Manage Communications, Conduct Procurements, Manage Stakeholder Engagement Processes and associated ITTO s. Students will be required to review a Case Study in Project Management and develop an Assessment and Analysis for the Inception Phase and the Development Phase as a grade component for BUS-258. The Assessment and Analysis should be submitted for review at the end of W4 D1 and be thorough and well documented. Students should complete their Assessment and Analysis independently on the honor system. Specific topics to be discussed each day will be reflected on the course Session Plan as a supplement to this Syllabus and should be considered an important planning tool for the completion of this course. Student Outcomes/Course Objectives: 1. Demonstrate an understanding of the Foundations of Project Management and principles of Planning as documented in the PMBOK Guide published by the PMI. 2. Display an understanding of PM organizational relationships, definition of a project, program, project/program manager, Program Management Office and relationship between project management, program management and portfolio management. 3. Demonstrate understanding of the PMBOK Guide Process Groups, Knowledge Areas, and Process relationships. 4. Exhibit an understanding and application of the ITTO s for project Processes contained in the Initiation, Planning, and Executing Process Groups as documented in the PMBOK Guide. Page 4 of 11
5. Demonstrate a sensitivity and ability to function as an effective project team member or project manager. Specifically, the personal attributes of respect for team members, effective communication, organizational skills, etc. 6. Reveal the ability to apply critical thinking skills to assessing complex project issues and scenarios related to the Foundations of Project Management, project Planning and Execution. General Assignment Guidelines: Important notes on assignments: It is imperative you READ all of the material scheduled to be discussed for each class session thoroughly and take all practice tests contained in the reading material before attending class. It is recommended that class study groups be formed to discuss concepts and computations presented in the reading material. This course requires not only a good comprehension of the material but also a refined application of critical thinking skills. You will find other material and practice tests available on the Internet including Apps available for download. Take advantage of this material. The Professors will not be able to cover all the reading material in depth due to the limited class time allocated to each topic. Therefore, students have the responsibility to read and understand the material, conduct additional research, conduct study group discussions, and are prepared to address questions during the appropriate class times. Please note that the reading assignments identified for each scheduled class period below were developed around the topics to be discussed for the day. It is the student s responsibility to correlate reading assignments and review questions around the topics to be discussed within each required text. It is highly recommended you read the entire texts assigned for the completion of the two-course PM Application & Concentration Module. Class Assignments: Foundations Weekend Discussion Topic W2 D1 Initiating Project Charter Identify Stakeholders Planning Develop PM Plan Plan Scope Management Collect Requirements Define Scope Create WBS Assignment Read sections of PMP Study Guide pertaining to the scheduled Process discussions for the day. Read PMBOK Guide: Chapter 1-3 and the sections pertaining to the Process topics to be discussed for the day. Submit a Homework Quiz* at the beginning of the class (10 questions covering reading material for the day) and be prepared to take a 20 question Quiz on the material discussed during the day at the beginning of W2 D2 session. Pre-class study should focus on the daily topics for the day in both required text as well as the related practice test questions in the PMP Study Guide. * The Homework Quizzes will be emailed to each student prior to class with sufficient time to complete. Students are expected to work independently on the Homework Quiz on the honor system. Page 5 of 11
W2 D2 Planning Plan Schedule Management Define Activities Sequence Activities Estimate Activity Resources Estimate Activity Duration Develop Schedule Plan Cost Management Estimate Cost Determine Budget W3 D1 Planning Plan Quality Management Plan Human Resource Management Plan Communication Management Plan Risk Management Identify Risk Perform Qualitative Risk Analysis Perform Quantitative Risk Analysis Plan Risk Responses Plan Communication Management Plan Stakeholder Management W3 D2 Mid-Term Exam Review Mid-Term Exam Read applicable sections of PMP Study Guide for topics scheduled for the day Read: Sections of PMBOK Guide discussing topics scheduled for the day Submit a Homework Quiz* at the beginning of the class (10 questions covering reading material for the day) and be prepared to take a 20 question Quiz on material covered during the day at the beginning of the W3 D1 session. Pre-class study should focus on the daily topics for the day in both required text as well as the related practice test questions in the PMP Study Guide. * The Homework Quizzes will be E-Mailed to each student prior to class with sufficient time to complete. Students are expected to work independently on the Homework Quiz on the honor system. Read applicable sections of PMP Study Guide for topics scheduled for the day Read: Sections of PMBOK Guide discussing topics scheduled for the day Submit a Homework Quiz at the beginning of the class (10 questions covering reading material for the day). You will be given a 20 question take-home Quiz on material discussed during the day to be submitted at the beginning of the W3 D2 session. Pre-class study should focus on the daily topics for the day in both required text as well as the related practice test questions in the PMP Study Guide. Review prior material covered and be prepared for a 75 question 1 ½ hour Mid-Term Exam Page 6 of 11
W4 D1 Executing Direct & Manage Project Work Perform Quality Assurance Acquire Project Team Develop Project Team Manage Project Team Manage Communications Conduct Procurements Manage Stakeholder Engagement Read applicable sections of PMP Study Guide for topics scheduled for the day Read: Sections of PMBOK Guide discussing topics scheduled for the day Submit a Homework Quiz at the beginning of the class (10 questions covering reading material for the day) and be prepared to take a 20 question Quiz on material discussed during the day at the beginning of the W4 D2 session. Pre-class study should focus on the daily topics for the day in both required text as well as the related practice test questions in the PMP Study Guide. Submit via Angel Dropbox the Inception Phase and the Development Phase Assessment and Analysis for The Chunnel Project Case Study Monitor & Controlling Direct and Manage Project Work Perform Integrated Change Control Validate Scope Control Scope Class Participation Class participation includes ON-TIME class attendance, participation during class discussion and review sessions, written and verbal interaction with the Professor and other class members, completion of class room exercises, ability to function as a positive team member, as well as other factors the Professor considers important in effective Project/Program management. This may include general attitude, respect, and responsiveness to any additional course requirement placed on the class, etc. Assignment Submissions: All assignments shall be submitted via the Angel Drop Box unless otherwise stated. Student Credit Hour Policy A credit hour is an amount of work represented in intended learning outcomes and verified by evidence of student achievement that reasonably approximates not less than: (1) One hour of classroom or direct faculty instruction and a minimum of two hours of out-of-class student work each week for approximately fifteen weeks for one semester, or the equivalent amount of work over a different amount of time; or Page 7 of 11
(2) At least an equivalent amount of work as required in paragraph (1) for other academic activities, including laboratory work, internships, practica, studio work, and other academic work leading to the award of credit hours. PLEASE NOTE: Wikipedia is NOT an acceptable reference for work due in this module. As a graduate student, you need to use scholarly resources/references. You may locate scholarly articles through EBSCO Host or GOOGLE Scholar which can be accessed at the MSMC library. WRITTEN WORK: Writing Requirements: All assignments must be typed and spell/grammar checked. Note: while this is not a writing class, it is a graduate level course and, as such, failure to proofread submissions for spelling and grammar will result in a significantly lower grade being assigned. Also, grades will be significantly reduced for papers that either are less than or exceed the stated guidelines for length. Papers are also to be well written with a logical flow of thought. Submit your papers double-spaced with 1" margins. Include a title page that identifies the assignment, the day it is due, the module name and number and your name. Papers should be in 12-pitch font. Indent paragraphs five spaces to indicate a new paragraph. Please include a title page on all papers. Please staple your papers together in the upper left hand corner. Observations and conclusions incorporated in written assignments should be supported by facts and analysis, not just thoughts and feelings. The papers should be tied into the related reading materials. Please contact the Graduate Writing Tutor at the Learning Center for additional information about writing skills. Note: In this class, you will be marked down for incorrect grammar and/or spelling. Plagiarism (discussed later in this syllabus) will result in a number of consequences including a grade of F for your paper. GROUP ASSIGNMENTS. When an assignment or in-class project is designated group, ALL group members are required to contribute to the group assignments. Failure of all members to participate will result in a reduced grade for every member of the group GRADING SCALE: CRITERIA AND GUIDELINES GRADING STRUCTURE Homework 20% (5% each x 4) Quizzes 40% (10% x 4) Mid-Term Exam (25%) Class Participation (15%) GRADING SCALE - Criteria and Guidelines: All assignments must be completed within the required time frame in order to pass this module. Please see Mount St. Mary s Catalog and the Graduate Student Handbook for additional information regarding grading, required GPA, academic probation and other policies. 93-100 A 90-92 A- Grading Scale Page 8 of 11
88-89 B+ 83-87 B 80-82 B- 78-79 C+ 73-77 C 70-72 C- 60-69 D BELOW 60 F GRADING (Additional information) In addition to the specific assignment requirements described in this syllabus the following guidelines will be used as a guideline for grading assignments: Participation and Punctuality Grading Criteria. You must be in class to earn any participation points for a class meeting. You have the opportunity to earn up to 20 points (20% of your grade) through your active participation. In consideration of your fellow students, it is expected that you will arrive on time, return from break(s) on time and stay in class until it ends. Participation is graded on individual contribution to class discussions and participation in your study team(s). The development of communication skills, both oral and written, is given a high priority in this module. The classroom should be considered a laboratory where you can test your ability to interact and interface effectively with your professors and your peers. Please avoid the following: Example of things that cause one not to earn the full amount of participation points: Surfing the Internet in class Not reading assigned material Being disruptive and/or not participating in class activities Not listening actively or being uncivil/rude to others in the class Arriving late, leaving early Cell phone/pagers going off during class Text-messaging during class Eating a complete meal in class instead of listening and participating USE OF LAPTOP COMPUTERS ipads and other electronic devices IN THE CLASSROOM: We understand that some students use their laptop computers or other digital devices to take notes during class. In this class we may have class activities where you need to access the Internet and on-line research sites. HOWEVER, there are times when you will be asked to refrain from using your laptop or other electronic device. For example, during class discussions and when others are presenting, your laptop should be CLOSED. These are times for interactions. If you want to take notes during this time, please do so the old fashioned way. You can convert your notes to electronic format later. Thank you. ADDITIONAL POLICIES: Respect and Civility: Page 9 of 11
Active participation in class requires a safe and trusting environment. It is important for us to respect the views and comments made by others, even if we disagree with such comments. I encourage debate and critical discussion, yet it must be respectful, polite, and professional. Confidentiality: Confidentiality is required in order to foster a safe environment for active discussion of business related topics. Student discussions may involve experiences from their jobs or personal experiences. Therefore all discussions of business or personal experiences are expected to be treated respectfully and confidentially. Students should not share proprietary information without permission from their employer. Academic Integrity/Plagiarism: All student-submitted materials are expected to be the product of the student s own thought process. Information from other sources may be used; however credit must be given, by using in-text citations or footnotes. A reference list should be attached to the paper to further identify the sources utilized. Please refer to the Mount St. Mary s 2012-2014 Catalog section on Academic Integrity for a complete discussion of cheating, failing to hand in original work, plagiarism, falsification or misrepresentation, and theft (pp. 4-47). If the work of someone else (whether it is quoted or paraphrased) is not properly cited (or footnoted) in the assignment and if there is not a reference list giving the details of the work, THAT IS PLAGIARISM. If work is plagiarized in this course, the student will be subject to the consequences outlined in the 2012-2014 Catalog which states, The penalty for an act of dishonesty could range from a grade of F on an examination or assignment, a reduced or failing grade for the course in question, probation, suspension or expulsion from the University. Repeated acts of academic dishonesty will be treated more gravely (p.47). Other Requirements: The requirements and conditions established by Mount Saint Mary s University, as enumerated in the Graduate Student Handbooks, Catalog, and Department of Business Administration policies, are incorporated in this syllabus, in their entirety, by this reference. Deadlines: One of the things you will learn in this class is the effect of timeliness on your success or failure. Accepting assignments late reinforces bad time management and procrastination. Therefore any assignment turned in after it is due will have an automatic 20% reduction in grade for each 24 hours late. That means that if an assignment is due in class on Sunday, one week before class, and you post it to the Angel website on Monday, even though you did an excellent job, your grade will be reduced from an A- to a B. If the assignment is turned in on Tuesday, it will lose an additional 05% of the possible grade (total 10%). Deadlines apply to both paper assignment and assignments to be completed on the e-learning webpage (Angel). Both will suffer the same penalties for late work. EXTRA CREDIT: There is no extra credit in this course, so please plan your time to be certain you are prepared for all class discussions and oral presentations and that all assignments are turned in on time. Americans with Disabilities Act: MSMC, in compliance with state and federal laws and regulations, does not discriminate on the basis of disability. If you are student with a documented disability, please contact Mark Forte at The Learning Center Page 10 of 11
(mforte@msmc.la.edu) to make arrangements for classroom accommodations. Additional disability related information and policies can be found in the Graduate Student Handbook and in the 2012-2014 University Catalog. COURSE CHANGES: The Instructor reserves the right to change assignments, as needed, to achieve the learning objectives of the course. Students will be informed, in writing, of these changes. No changes will require additional work on the part of the student(s). Page 11 of 11