This course examines how to plan and manage projects effectively. Project Management is concerned with the planning, organizing, staffing, directing and controlling of the organization’s resources for a specific time period to meet a particular set of one-time objectives. Students will learn: a) how to start with realistic project goals, to plan and track progress, and to use strategies for keeping projects on schedule; b) how to use scheduling tools such as GANTT, CPM/PERT and to utilize computer software in managing projects; c) the art of communicating on projects, handling agreements, creating teamwork, facilitating creativity, and leading people on project teams.
Prerequisites