BA 241 - Introduction to Project Management

This course provides students with an overview of the essentials of project management and the project management life cycle. Students gain an understanding of the techniques, practices, and new directions for project management. In addition, they gain practical experience with approaches to achieving successful project performance and learn career options in the field.

2. Identify the role of the Project Manager in the successful initiation and completion of a project.

3. Demonstrate an understanding of, and make appropriate decisions concerning, organizational structure and roles of project participants.

4. Demonstrate skills in forming and developing a project team.

5. Develop and integrate core management plans needed for a project…e.g.

1. Scope

2. Quality

3. Schedule

4. Budget and cost

5. Communication

6. Demonstrate an understanding of, and make appropriate decisions concerning:

1. Human resources management

2. Risk management

3. Procurement management

7. Demonstrate an understanding of the phases of the project life cycle and the tools, techniques and issues involved for monitoring and control.

8. Effectively use project management software to support project management functions such as:

1. Planning work, schedules, costs, human resources, etc.

2. Controlling project progress and assessing risks

3. Reporting project status to stakeholders

9. Understand career options in Project Management in Business and Information Technology.

10. Consider the context, costs, benefits and consequences of potential solutions to problems or issues. 

11. Develop a plan to implement a solution to a problem or issue. 

12. Develop specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish work. 

13. Work well in teams and with others. 
Course Outline:
I.  Introduction to Project Management                    

A.  Project Management Body of Knowledge

B.  (PMBOK®) Introduction                            

II.  Project Charter Introduction               

A. Project Sponsor Orientation                

B. Charter Criteria                   

C. Project Selection and Prioritization                         

III.  Evolving Life Cycles & the Project

1. Project Phase Development:

Initiating, Planning, Monitoring/Controlling, Executing & Closing

B.  Organizational Structure & Culture 

C.   The Project Team: Acquiring, Managing & Leading

    1.  Project Manager Responsibilities

    2.  Team Roles                             

D.   Stakeholder Analysis     

IV.   Project Communication Planning & Technology Implementations            

V.    Defining Scope and Work Breakdown Structure                              

A.  Identifying the SOW

B.  Sequencing Activities Initiation

C.  Scheduling Activities

VI.    Project Resource Management & Analysis  

1. Resource Optimization Methods
2. Project Resource Techniques

1.  Allocation
2. Resource Leveling & Smoothing
3. Utilization

VII.    Quality (QMP) and Risk Management Plan Processes                             

A.   Identifying, Managing and Mitigating Risk

B.   Determining Project Progress   

C.   Project Teams:

1. Managing Stakeholders and Conflicts                    

2. Project Supply Chain Management                       

8. Closing the Project

1. Project Closure – Final Phase
2. Stakeholder and Process Transitions
3. Finalized Project Checklist

   IX.  Careers in Project Management and Certifications

A. Scheduling Activities Introduction                           

B. Scheduling Activities Conclusion                               

VI. Resourcing Projects Introduction                             

A. Budgeting Schedule with Resources

1. Risk and Quality Planning                             

B. Determining Project Progress   

C. Project Teams: Acquiring, Managing and Leading

1. Managing Stakeholders and Conflicts                    

2. Project Supply Chain Management                               

3. Finishing the Project                    

VII. Career Options in Project Management & Certifications

Facilitated class discussion: 10-50%

Student presentations and Q & A: 0-30%

Group work: 0-30%

Coach:  0-25%
Mandatory Course Components:
Final Project
Equivalent Courses:
None