ISA 4450 - Project Management

Institution:

Utah Tech University

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Description:

The project management course introduces students to the main stages of effectively managing the work of a team to achieve desired objectives. These stages include: initiating, planning, executing, controlling, and closing. It covers common pitfalls and best practices for successful management of a project. Software tools to facilitate the process will also be introduced. Finally, students will practice relating with stakeholders and team members in a professional manner. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Describe best practices for managing projects of various sizes including quality, time, cost, scope, risk, and success factors. 2. Identify common project pitfalls and strategies for avoiding them. 3. Identify resources needs, constraints, and estimate costs for each stage of the project life cycle. 4. Articulate roles to team members and clearly identify responsibilities and accountability. 5. Use good project management skills in a real world scenario including alignment with the organization's strategic plan, resolving differences, tracking progress, and making adjustments as necessary. 6. Analyze software tools to enhance the project management process. 7. Collaborate with stakeholders and project members in a professional manner. SP

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.utahtech.edu/

Phone Number:

(435) 652-7500

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

General Education

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