Instructor
Jeffrey Sokol
Program
Open Courses
Term
Fall B (Oct-Dec)
Timing
Wednesdays at 5:40 pm - 9:00 pm
Format
In-person

Course Overview

The topics treated in this course span a wide spectrum of issues, concepts, systems, and techniques for managing projects effectively in today’s complex business environment. Students are led through a complete project life cycle, from requirements analysis and project definition to start-up, re­views, and phaseout.

Important techniques for controlling project costs, schedules, and performance are studied. The course employs a combination of lectures, case analyses, business/project simulations, videos, Internet resources, and group discussions to develop the conceptual understanding and operational skills needed for effective managerial role performance.

Key Takeaways

  • Upon completion of this course, students should have a better understanding of how to manage organizations that function with projects.
  • The class will explore the key roles of a Project manager.
  • Tools to plan and manage a cross-functional project will be shared and exercised.
  • Class takeaways will include managing a project with uncertainty and where human resource considerations are critical for success.

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