2023-2024 Academic Catalog

Nov 23, 2024

2023-2024 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

MSIT 3840 - IT Project Management Fundamentals

This course provides participants with the foundation, techniques and tools to manage each stage of the project life cycle, working within organizational and cost constraints, setting goals tied directly to stakeholder needs, getting the most from their project team, and utilizing state-of-the-art project management tools to get the work done on time and within budget. It covers all Project Management Knowledge Areas: Integration, Scope Management, Time Management, Cost Management, Scheduling, Estimating, Risk Management, Contract Management, Quality Management, and Leadership & Communication, and covers the entire project life-cycle as well as all Project Management Process groups (Initiating, Planning, and Executing, Controlling and Closing). It also provides an introduction to the principles and practices of project management. A blend of lecture, discussion and practical application in managing projects and teams this course provides the students with an optimized learning process and practical application of the technical and soft-skills learned.

Anticipated Terms Offered: various