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PMGT 650 - Overview of Tech Proj Mgmt

Institution:
The Citadel
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Description:
This course applies a systems engineering approach to project management and introduces the student to the entire lifecycle of technical projects as offered by Project Management Institute's A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOKr Guide) and other resources. Practical assignments are combined with industry-accepted standards for the purpose of developing a logical framework for managing and leading technical projects. The five major process groups of Initiation, Planning, Executing, Monitoring and Controlling, and Closing are investigated in relationship with the ten knowledge areas of Integration, Scope, Time, Cost, Quality, Human Resources, Communication, Risk, Procurement and Stakeholder Management. Professional responsibility and ethics will receive particular emphasis. A Capstone Project requirement is a major component of this course and integrated into the other Technical Project Management (TPM) courses, PMGT 651, PMGT 652, and PMGT 653. A formal presentation of the completed TPM Capstone Project to industry, academic and public professionals will be required at the successful completion of the fourth TPM course.
Credits:
3.00
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Instructional Type:
Lecture
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Phone Number:
(843) 225-3294
Regional Accreditation:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Calendar System:
Semester

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