Course Number and Title:
MGT 230 Project Management
Campus Location
- Dover
- Georgetown
- Wilmington
Prerequisites
ENG 102 and (MAT 152 or higher) and MGT 212 and OAT 152
Course Credits and Hours
3 credit(s)
2 lecture hours/week
2 lab hours/week
Course Description
This course introduces project management and its practical applications. The course focuses on the skills necessary to initiate, plan, execute, control, and close small, medium, and large projects. The course combines theory, techniques, and applications of the subject material using a project management software application program.
Core Course Performance Objectives (CCPOs)
- Demonstrate project selection and initiation. (CCC 1, 2, 4; PGC 2,3,4)
- Formulate a project plan. (CCC 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6; PGC 2,3,4,5)
- Evaluate project execution and create controls. (CCC 1, 2, 3, 4, 6; PGC 2,3,5)
- Facilitate the project closure. (CCC 1, 2, 4, 6; PGC 1,2,4)
See Core Curriculum Competencies and Program Graduate Competencies at the end of the syllabus. CCPOs are linked to every competency they develop.
Measurable Performance Objectives (MPOs)
Upon completion of this course, the student will:
- Demonstrate project selection and initiation.
- Identify and describe methods of project selection, project scope and risk assessment, and stakeholder management.
- Define and analyze project requirements, assumptions, and constraints.
- Develop a project charter and scope.
- Use appropriate tools and technology.
- Formulate a project plan.
- Determine and define project goals, assumptions, constraints, deliverables, schedules, budgets, resources, quality, and quality assurance and risk management.
- Develop comprehensive project plans including, objectives, work breakdown structures, schedules, resources.
- Prepare a communication plan and contingency plan.
- Construct a project plan using appropriate tools and technology.
- Evaluate project execution and create controls.
- Identify and describe methods of leading project team members, managing project teams, resources, budgets, and schedules, and stakeholders.
- Create project controls.
- Evaluate the project performance.
- Modify the project scope as necessary.
- Formulate preventive/corrective measures and consider project success.
- Use appropriate tools and technology.
- Facilitate the project closure.
- Distinguish among types of project closures and recommend the appropriate project closure.
- Identify and describe methods of obtaining acceptance of deliverables and releasing resources.
- Prepare the “lessons learned” document.
- Prepare for transitioning from project to operations and preserve essential project documents.
Evaluation Criteria/Policies
The grade will be determined using the Delaware Tech grading system:
| 90-100 |
= |
A |
| 80-89 |
= |
B |
| 70-79 |
= |
C |
| 0-69 |
= |
F |
Students should refer to the
Catalog/Student Handbook for information on the Academic Standing Policy, the Academic Integrity Policy, Student Rights and Responsibilities, and other policies relevant to their academic progress.
Final Course Grade
Calculated using the following weighted average
Evaluation Measure | Percentage of final grade |
Summative Assessments |
2-3 Exams (Equally weighted) | 30 % |
Project Portfolio | 40 % |
Formative Assessments |
The course will contain various formative assessments including but not limited to: - Quizzes
- Homework activities
- Discussion boards
- Class participation
| 30 % |
TOTAL | 100% |
Program Graduate Competencies (PGCs are the competencies every graduate will develop specific to his or her major)
- Integrate professional, ethical, and legal standards into business decision-making.
- Apply foundational business concepts that lead to strategic thinking and the ability to analyze complex problems.
- Use professional and technology-based skills that are relevant to the dynamic business environment.
- Employ effective communication skills and collaboration strategies to promote positive organizational outcomes.
- Apply skills necessary to analyze and interpret business and financial data for decision-making purposes.
Core Curriculum Competencies (CCCs are the competencies every graduate will develop)
- Apply clear and effective communication skills.
- Use critical thinking to solve problems.
- Collaborate to achieve a common goal.
- Demonstrate professional and ethical conduct.
- Use information literacy for effective vocational and/or academic research.
- Apply quantitative reasoning and/or scientific inquiry to solve practical problems.
Students in Need of Accommodations Due to a Disability
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