BUS 320 - Business Project Management

Description:
Addresses skills and competencies that contribute to project success including roles, teamwork, methods, monitoring and measurement. Hours spent in-class or engaging in course activities may count toward a variety of project management institute certifications. Formerly SCM 320; students may not receive credit for both.

Prerequisites:
Prerequisite: junior standing or higher.

Credits: (3)

Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Describe the steps and identify the action necessary for effective team building in a project environment.
Demonstrate the appropriate and effective use of complex problem-solving skills using project management concepts.
Apply quantitative and qualitative project management tools and techniques to define a business case, prepare a scope statement and outline a risk register.
Distinguish between effective and ineffective application of critical path analysis, milestone planning, and lessons learned register with a focus on desired outcomes.
Explain how to communicate objectives, risks and priorities as new information emerges from across an organization and with partners.
Demonstrate how project plans may be adjusted based on proactive discovery of new information

Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
2/22/23

Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
This course does not have an established scheduling pattern.