PMG101 Project Management

PMG101 Project Management

Project management is the discipline of planning, executing, and controlling projects to achieve specific goals within defined constraints.

In this course, you will learn the fundamental principles and methodologies of project management, which are crucial for successfully delivering projects across various industries and sectors.

Throughout this course, you will explore key project management concepts including project initiation, planning, delivery, and close.

The course covers essential topics such as scope management, scheduling, budgeting, risk assessment, and stakeholder communication.

Through a combination of lectures, case studies, and hands-on exercises, you will develop practical skills in using project management tools and techniques.

You will also prepare for a semester-long project where you will apply project management principles to audit a real-world project.

This course will equip you with valuable project management skills that are applicable across multiple disciplines and highly sought after in today’s professional environment.

DURATION

This course is worth two (2) semester credit hours

Assessment

Online Exam

  • Description: The questions in the exam relate to the lecture content and readings.
  • Weight: This assessment task is worth 10% of your final grade.
  • Length: You have 90 minutes to complete the 50-question exam. You may reattempt it up to two times.

Discussion

  • Description: Engage in an asynchronous, one-on-one discussion with your professor about the coursework and its implications for practice.
  • Weight: This assessment task is worth 20% of your final grade.
  • Length: Each contribution to the discussion should be between 50-100 words. The discussion will run for 5 iterations.

Report

  • Description: Choose a topic from the list provided or suggest one to your professor that is relevant to the course.
  • Weight: This assessment task is worth 35% of your final grade.
  • Length: 1,000-1,500 words (excluding appendices and references).

Presentation

  • Description: Live present your report, including findings and recommendations.
  • Weight: This assessment task is worth 20% of your final grade.
  • Length: 5-7 minutes.

Viva voce

  • Description: Defend the findings of your report/presentation in the context of this course.
  • Weight: This assessment task is worth 15% of your final grade.
  • Length: 10 minutes.

Related Courses

  • Pre-requisites – none
  • Co-requisites – none
  • Exclusions – none

Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, you will be able to:

  • Develop a comprehensive project plan, including scope definition, work breakdown structure, schedule, and budget.
  • Apply risk management techniques to identify, assess, and mitigate potential project risks.
  • Utilize project management tools and software to track progress, manage resources, and communicate with stakeholders.
  • Demonstrate effective leadership and team management skills in a project environment.

Graduates of this course are eligible for the Professional Certificate in Project Management from Cedar Mountains University.

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