MGT 464: Mastering Project Management

Course Description

This course will focus on examining how to drive change and improve business performance by introducing enterprise-wide project management into an organization. Topics include formation of a project management office (PMO), management of a portfolio of projects and review of the Project Management Institute's (PMI) Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) and the requirements for professional certification. (3 credits)

Prerequisites

MGT 460: Fundamentals of Project Management
MGT 462: Effective Project Management
ENG 101: English Composition 1
ENG 102: English Composition 2

Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

Students who successfully complete this course will be able to:

Recognize the warning signs that indicate the potential for project failure or cancellation
Explain how to assess the viability of a project against the business plan
Explain the purpose, structure and contents of the PMBOK
Build, analyze, manage and monitor a portfolio of projects
Create a team that is accountable and can manage project benefits, schedule and finances
Evaluate risks, opportunities and what goes right and wrong with a project.
Select the right actions to ensure successful closure and satisfied tem members.
Prepare for taking the PMI certification examinations.

Course Activities and Grading

Assignments	Weight
Discussions (Weeks 1-8)	30%
Homework Assignments (Weeks 1-8)	35%
Project Charter (Week 5)	20%
Final Exam (Week 8)	15%
Total	100%

Required Textbooks

Available through Charter Oak’s online bookstore

Crowe, Andy. The PMP Exam: How to Pass on Your First Try. 6th ed. Velociteach, 2019. ISBN-10: 0-9909074-7-3 or ISBN-13: 978-0-9909074-7-3
Kerzner, Harold. Project Management. 13th ed. John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 2022. ISBN-10: 1-119-80537-6 or ISBN-13: 978-1-119-80537-3
Project Management Institute. A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge. 7th ed. Project Management Institute, Inc., 2021. ISBN-10: 1-62825-664-8 or ISBN-13: 978-1-62825-664-2
Note: This guide is also used for MGT 462: Effective Project Management
Wysocki, Robert. Effective Project Management. 8th ed. John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 2019. ISBN-10: 1-119-56280-5 or ISBN-13: 978-1-119-56280-1
Note: This text is also used for MGT 462: Effective Project Management

Additional Resources

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Course Schedule

Week	SLOs	Readings and Exercises	Assignments
1	1	Topic: Using Projects to Drive Change Introduction and Orientation, Challenges to be Faced, Lessons from other Companies, The Project Framework Readings: Kerzner - Chapters 4, 5 & 17 Wisocki - Chapters 1 and 2 Crowe - Chapter 3	Read assigned chapters and lecture Participate in the Class Discussion Boards Submit week 1 homework assignment Prepare for next week's assignments
2	2	Topic: Walking Through the Project Identifying the Need and Initial Investigation Stage, Detailed Investigation Stage, Develop, Test and Trial Stages, Release Stage and Post-Implementation Review, Applying the Staged Framework A Few related Projects: Programs Readings: Kerzner - Chapters 11 and 15 Wysocki - Chapter 5	Read assigned chapters and lecture Participate in the Class Discussion Boards Review the Case Study documents Submit week 2 homework assignment Prepare for next week's assignments
3	3	Topic: The Project Management Body of Knowledge The Framework, The Standard for Project Management, The Nine Knowledge Areas, The Appendices Readings: Wysocki - Chapter 10 Crowe - The PMP Exam: The intent is to review the guide and understand the scope, structure, content, and PMBOK, not to read the entire book during this course. If you intend to continue on to prepare for PMI certification, this guide will be the basis of your study. If not, it can still remain a valuable reference for good practices in your ongoing participation in project management. A guide to the project management body of knowledge - PMBOK Guide: The intent is to review the guideand understand the scope, structure, content, and PMBOK, not to read the entire book during this course. If you intend to continue on to prepare for PMI certification, this guide will be the basis of your study. If not, it can still remain a valuable reference for good practices in your ongoing participation in project management.	Read assigned chapters and lecture Participate in the Class and Team Discussion Boards Review the Case Study documents Write about the week's key topic Participate in team case study assignment Help Team Leader develop the weekly progress report Submit a Weekly Evaluation Form Take Self-Assessment Quiz Post a personal Reflection Prepare for next week's assignments
4	4	Topic: Managing Multiple Projects The PMO Implementation Plan, Marketing and Communications, Turning Goals into Strategies, Executing the Plan Readings: Kerzner - Chapters 6 and 21 Wysocki- Chapter 14	Read assigned chapters and lecture Participate in the Class Discussion Boards Submit week 4 homework assignment
5	5	Topic: Making Projects Work Success Factors, Startup, Operations, PMO Roadmap Readings: Kerzner- Chapters 3 and 11 Wysocki- Chapter 14	Read assigned chapters and lecture Participate in the Class Discussion Boards Review the Case Study documents Submit week 5 homework assignment Submit project charter Prepare for next week's assignments
6	6	Topic: Dealing with Difficulties PM Standards, Toolsets, Portfolio Management, Reporting Readings: Kerzner- Chapter 17 Wysocki- Chapters 13, 14 & 15	Read assigned chapters and lecture Participate in the Discussion Boards Review the Case Study documents Submit week 6 homework assignment
7	7, 8	Topic: Reviews and Closing the Project Project and Process Consulting, Mentoring, Staff Augmentation and Active project Management Readings: Kerzner - section 2.13 Gated Review meeting on pages 65-67	Read assigned chapters and lecture Participate in the Class Discussion Boards Submit week 7 homework assignment Prepare for next week's assignments
8	9	Topic: Preparing for PMI Certification Readings: All chapters, all books in preparation for final exam Review The PMP Exam by Crowe.	Read assigned chapters and lecture Participate in the Class Discussion Boards Submit week 8 homework assignment Take Final Examination Complete and submit COSC online evaluation

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