XCPD-482 - Capstone Course in Project Management

Course Description

Course Description

This practical course shows how the nine areas of project management are applied to actual situations by reviewing examples of successful and unsuccessful projects in a series of case studies. This course takes a hands-on approach using a number of current leading project management software. Emphasis is placed on applying the basic concepts of project management to a variety of applications in disciplines ranging from engineering and construction to information technology and pharmaceuticals.

Course Objectives

At the completion of the course, a successful student will be able to:

• Apply basic concepts of project management to a variety of applications/situations.
• Examine how process, practice, and people are all integral to managing projects.
• Identify characteristics of effective project management