SCM 780. Advanced Project Management. 3 Credits.

This is an advanced project management course for graduate programs. This course covers the project management methodology recommended by the Project Management Institute (PMI), USA and prepares students for successfully managing projects (new initiatives) in organizations from inception to completion in a consistent and structured manner. This course provides the knowledge of standardized terms, knowledge areas, process groups and processes defined in Project Management Book of Knowledge (PMBOK®) which is used in project management across the world. This course will prepare students for clearly defining the scope, planning activities, budget and cost management of these activities, human resource planning, communication planning, stakeholder analyses and handing over the final product or services to operations at the end of the project. This course also exposes students to other project management methodologies such as agile project management and lean project management.
P: Graduate Standing
Fall and Spring.