MBA573: Project Controls and Tracking Project Progress

Credit Hours:
3
Estimated Hours Per Week:
15

Overview

This course examines human resources, communications, risk management, and procurement activities that are necessary to the successful completion of a project. It emphasizes that controlling and tracking progress is essential to project success. Students will investigate a wide range of related topics including:

  • Staff acquisition and team development
  • Communications planning and information distribution
  • Risk identification and quantification
  • Procurement and contract administration

The course project is a Project Plan: Defining Project Controls and Tracking Progress. Students will add detailed plans and controls for human resources, communications, risk, and procurement to their previous project plan (from MBA572) or to a new project plan of their choice.

Course Learning Objectives

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

  • Develop a human resource plan that satisfies the staffing requirements of the project.
  • Establish effective communication among project staff members.
  • Evaluate and manage necessary risks associated with the project.
  • Develop efficient procedures for procuring the goods and services needed to support the project.
ENROLLMENT
To enroll in this course, please complete the online application.

Prerequisites

MBA 571, MBA 572

Required Texts
MBA573 texts are available from the JIU/Follett Bookstore