Course Description

This course is intended for CIT students and business professionals who need to manage project activities or resources on time, on budget, and according to performance standards. Students use a variety of project management tools to schedule tasks, and monitor resources, cost, and project progress. Group 2 course.

Credit Hours

3

Contact Hours

3

Lecture Hours

3

General Education Outcomes supported by this course

Critical Thinking - Direct

Course Learning Outcomes

Knowledge:

• Explain the genesis of the project, program, and portfolio management system and its importance to the enterprise.
• Explain the main tasks of managing projects.
• Explain common project management terms.

Application:

• Apply project management tools.
• Demonstrate the use of project management software to manage a project.
• Demonstrate good oral presentation skills.

Integration:

• Demonstrate project management skills in a team environment.
• Analyze various approaches to project management design.

Human Dimension:

• Demonstrate interpersonal communication skills while relating design decisions.
• Demonstrate the ability to effectively critique their peer's work.

Caring - Civic Learning:

• Appreciate the importance of good project management by sharing examples of good and bad project management and by using knowledge and skills developed in this class in other settings.

Learning How to Learn:

• Select professional development resources that support their learning styles.
• Develop a set of professional resources to maintain throughout their career.