MBA 571: The Project Management Framework
This course serves as the introduction to project management. It examines the context of projects and differentiates between projects and operations. The life cycle of a project is defined and a framework for integration is presented.
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Identify the unique characteristics of projects vs. operations.
- Describe the project life cycle.
- Develop a plan that guarantees all of the various elements of a project are properly coordinated.
- Plan for the necessary resources, accurately estimate cost, allocate the budget to specific work items, and control changes in the project budget.
- Evaluate the quality of the product or service in order to ensure that it meets the previously established needs of the organization.
| Credit Hours: 3 | Estimated Hours Per Week: 17 |
Required Texts
MBA 571 texts are available from the JIU/MBS bookstore
MBA 571 Content Expert – Lewis Ireland, PhD
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