Course Number: INF 6415

Credits: 3

Prerequisite(s): None.

Rationale for Inclusion in Curriculum:

Project management is an essential skill for professionals across a range of industries. Effective project management ensures that projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the desired quality standards.  It also ensures that stakeholders are kept informed and engaged throughout the process. As such, the ability to manage projects effectively is highly valued by employers and can lead to career advancement and increased job opportunities.  By weaving together theory and practice, this course introduces students to the principles of project management, and an integrated view of the concepts, skills, tools, and techniques involved in project management. This course provides up-to-date information on how good project management and effective use of tools can help students manage projects effectively, and prepare them for success in a wide range of careers.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the course, students will be able to:

1. Define project, and project management concepts;
2. Articulate the knowledge areas, and process groups of project management;
3. Develop the ability to create project plans;
4. Develop WBS and plan a project;
5. Identify project risks and ways to mitigate the risks;
6. Control and coordinate project activities;
7. Recognize and address project politics;
8. Utilize related project management software, technique and tools;
9. Manage projects that promote diversity, inclusion, and equity.

Content:

The following topics will be covered in this course:

1. Project management concepts
2. Process groups
3. Project integration management  
4. Project scope management
5. Project time management
6. Project cost management
7. project quality management
8. Project human resource management
9. Project integration management
10. Project communication management
11. Project risk management
12. Project procurement management
13. Project stakeholder management

Course Methodology:

The course delivery methodology will include:

1. Class discussions
2. Lectures
3. Hands-on exercises
4. Projects
5. Readings, and software demonstrations.

Bases for Evaluation of Student Performance:

The student’s performance will be evaluated using:

1. Assignments
2. Class participation and lab exercises
3. Exams and quizzes
4. Student projects

Text: Schwalbe, K. (2019). Information Technology Project Management. 9^th edition. Course Technology.  (ISBN-13: 978-1-337-10135-6).

Updated: 04/24