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Business 230: Project Management
Varies (self-study, self-paced).
March 2021 - Present.
Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: develop an in-depth understanding of project management, emphasizing its strategic role in modern organizations and innovative applications; analyze and apply advanced project management skills in complex scenarios, using real-world case studies for illustration; explore the strategic functions and organizational impact of a project management office, emphasizing its role in project adaptability and success; synthesize the comprehensive advantages of effective project management, linking them to organizational strategy and project-specific outcomes; and construct and evaluate comprehensive project plans for complex scenarios, integrating advanced planning tools and ethical decision-making.
The course is self-paced, and instruction is delivered through online video and text lessons. Students are assessed through quizzes, assignments and a proctored final exam. Major topics include fundamentals of project management; project initiation; project planning strategies; project cost planning and budgeting; tools for project planning and management; crafting project proposals; establishing vendor contracts; project execution; monitoring and controlling projects; project closure; the dynamics of project teams; and project management organizations and certification.
In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3 semester hours in Project Management, Business, Business Administration, Management, or Leadership (1/24).
