Project Management Courses

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PROJ 100|Introduction to Project Management [RE]

5 Credits

An introduction to foundational knowledge and concepts for the project management profession. Introduces key project definitions, project phases, and the project management knowledge areas. Also introduces students to project management activities such as scope, cost, and schedule management, project leadership skills, and the project team development model. The role of ethics in project management is also discussed.

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PROJ 110|Project Planning [RE]

5 Credits

Examines the important planning phase of a project which includes preparing the project management plan, defining the project scope and work breakdown structure; defining the activities and schedule; and estimating the costs and defining the budget. Also addresses planning quality, human resources, communication, risk, and procurement elements of a project.

Prerequisite

Completion of PROJ 100 with a 2.0 or better or concurrent enrollment with instructor permission.

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PROJ 130|Introduction to Microsoft Project [RE]

5 Credits

MS Project is used to develop the project schedule including such things as creating a work breakdown structure; identifying activities, estimates, durations, and relationships; and assignment of resources. Provides hands-on skills for a basic understanding of such things as capturing performance data; preparing outputs and reports; and using baselines.

Prerequisite

Completion of PROJ 110 with a 2.0 or better.

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PROJ 150|Agile Project Management [RE]

5 Credits

This course introduces agile concepts, tools, techniques, and behaviors as they apply to project management. Also explored are agile frameworks (including Scrum), estimating, user stories, Kanban, information radiators and how agile project management deviates from the traditional project management paradigm.

Prerequisite

Completion of PROJ 100 with a 2.0 or better.

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PROJ 170|Project Management Internship [RE]

1–5 Credits

Designed to provide students with major-related, supervised, evaluated practical training work experiences which may be paid or voluntary. Students are graded on the basis of documented learning acquired through hands-on new experiences in an actual work setting. Instructor permission is required to enroll.

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PROJ 211|Project Procurement [RE]

5 Credits

Provides basic understanding of the project procurement management including key processes, roles/responsibilities, and types of contracts. Addresses the various roles people play in the procurement process and how procurement management plays a key part in achieving successful projects.

Prerequisite

Completion of PROJ 110 with a 2.0 or better.

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PROJ 222|Project Quality Management [RE]

5 Credits

Provides further understanding of how project quality planning and control contribute to sound project management and improved project results. This course addresses quality tools, skills, and techniques.

Prerequisite

Completion of PROJ 110 with a 2.0 or better.

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PROJ 230|Emotional Intelligence & Communication [RE]

5 Credits

Formerly PROJ 230, PROJ 330

This course addresses emotional intelligence to include self-management, stakeholder engagement, and team development. Further, essential communication skills, which, according to research, can be directly tied to over 80% of project failures, such as conflict management, are analyzed. These emotional intelligence and communication skills are addressed through course assignments including group projects, individual projects, interactive discussions, and quizzes.

Prerequisite

Completion of PROJ 110 with a 0.7 or better, or instructor permission.

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PROJ 231|Project Risk Management [RE]

5 Credits

Provides additional knowledge and skills for identifying project risks, analyzing risks, and risk responses. Addresses both quantitative and qualitative analysis, risk monitoring and control techniques, risk probability, and risk impacts.

Prerequisite

Completion of PROJ 110 with a 2.0 or better.

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PROJ 240|Emerging Project Management Practices [RE]

5 Credits

This class presents emerging practices related to project management that are not covered in the existing curriculum. Topics relate to cutting-edge technical discipline knowledge, tools, systems, processes, procedures, techniques, strategies/approaches, and/or emerging theories in project/program/portfolio management. Class must be passed with a 2.0 or better to count for AAS in Project Management degree.

Prerequisite

Completion of PROJ 100, PROJ 110, and either PROJ 130 or PROJ 140, all with a 2.0 or better, or instructor permission.

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PROJ 241|Project Management Capstone [RE]

5 Credits

Integrates all the various project management knowledge and skills learned in previous courses into a simulated project(s) including project initiation, planning, execution, and monitoring/control activities in a team environment. Includes evaluation of project decisions to identify improvement opportunities.

Prerequisite

Completion of PROJ 120 or PROJ 150, and either PROJ 130 or PROJ 140, and PROJ 211, PROJ 222, PROJ 230, PROJ 231, and PROJ 240, all with a 2.0 or better, or instructor permission.

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PROJ 270|Project Management Internship [RE]

1–5 Credits

Designed to provide students with major-related, supervised, evaluated practical training work experiences which may be paid or voluntary. Students are graded on the basis of documented learning acquired through hands-on new experiences in an actual work setting. Instructor permission is required to enroll.

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PROJ 299|Special Studies [RE]

1–5 Credits

A class used to explore new coursework.

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PROJ 310|Project Contracts & Legal Issues [RE]

5 Credits

Develops concepts beyond PROJ 211 dealing specifically with contracts including advanced contract administration topics such as monitoring/change control and claims. Also addresses project management legal issues.

Prerequisite

Completion of PROJ 211 with a 2.0 or better.

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PROJ 320|Project Monitoring, Control, & Earned Value [RE]

5 Credits

Develops monitoring and control issues including earned value management concepts and skills.

Prerequisite

Completion of PROJ 130 or PROJ 140 with a 2.0 or better, or instructor permission.

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PROJ 340|Advanced Emerging Project Management Practices [RE]

5 Credits

This class presents advanced emerging practices related to project management that are not covered in the existing curriculum. Topics chosen relate to cutting-edge technical discipline knowledge, tools, systems, processes, procedures, techniques, strategies/approaches, and/or emerging theories in project/program/portfolio management. Class must be passed with a 2.0 or better to count for BAS in Project Management degree.

Prerequisite

Completion of PROJ 100, PROJ 110, and either PROJ 130 or PROJ 140, all with a 2.0 or better, or instructor permission.

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PROJ 370|Project Management Internship [RE]

1–5 Credits

Designed to provide students with major-related, supervised, evaluated practical training work experiences which may be paid or voluntary. Students are graded on the basis of documented learning acquired through hands-on new experiences in an actual work setting. Instructor permission is required to enroll.

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PROJ 411|Advanced Microsoft Project [RE]

5 Credits

Develops advanced schedule concepts and practices using Microsoft Project software, beyond those learned in PROJ 130, including topics such as resource leveling, critical path management, baselining, and progress reporting. The class utilizes scenarios to be addressed using the software.

Prerequisite

Completion of PROJ 130 with a 2.0 or better, or instructor permission.

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PROJ 430|Leadership and Human Resources [RE]

5 Credits

This course integrates core concepts of project communication and emotional intelligence into two critical components of effective project management. The two components surround leadership and human resource dynamics. On the leadership side, the nuances of personal and stakeholder dynamics are highlighted. According to research, both of these critical components heavily influence successful project execution. The skills for this course are developed through personal assessments, discussion board assignments, quizzes, and in-class collaboration.

Prerequisite

Completion of CMST 415 with a 1.0 or better, or instructor permission.

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PROJ 470|Project Management Internship [RE]

1–5 Credits

Designed to provide students with major-related, supervised, evaluated practical training work experiences which may be paid or voluntary. Students are graded on the basis of documented learning acquired through hands-on new experiences in an actual work setting. Instructor permission is required to enroll.

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PROJ 480|Advanced Project Management Capstone [RE]

5 Credits

Integrates all the various project management knowledge and skills learned in previous courses into a simulated project(s) including project initiation, planning, execution, and monitoring/control activities in a team environment. This course includes evaluation of project decisions to identify improvement opportunities.

Prerequisite

Completion of PROJ 241, PROJ 310, PROJ 320, PROJ 340, and either PROJ 411 or PROJ 421, all with a 2.0 or better, or instructor permission.

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