IT 551 PROJECT MANAGEMENT FUNDAMENTALS

This course will provide insights, guidance and best practices on the art and science of project management. The course will examine the foundations of project management as defined by best-in-class experts such as the Project Management Institute. The course will include a review of the various aspects of the project management lifecycle and knowledge areas and use resources such as the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK), course textbook, and case studies to support our discussions. The class will learn to apply project management techniques and skills through project team and individual activities in the preparation of project management plans covering various topics. The course will also introduce project management career paths and provide a basic introduction to alternate project management models such as agile project management.

Credits

Prerequisite

MSIT, MSITL, MBASTEM/ITL and GPM certificate: None. BSIT: COM 320, IT 201, IT 202, IT 203, and IT 204.

Distribution

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY