MGT 230 Project Management

This course introduces the subject and practical applications of project management, which is the application of knowledge, skills, tools, and techniques to project activities to meet project requirements. Students learn 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.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

ENG 102 and (MAT 145 or higher) and MGT 212 and (OAT 152 or DAT 101)

See Course Syllabus

Course Number and Title:

MGT 230 Project Management

Campus Location

  • Dover
  • Georgetown
  • Wilmington

Effective Date

202351

Prerequisites

ENG 102 and (MAT 145 or higher) and MGT 212 and (OAT 152 or DAT 101)

Course Credits and Hours

3 credit(s)

2 lecture hours/week

2 lab hours/week

Course Description

This course introduces the subject and practical applications of project management, which is the application of knowledge, skills, tools, and techniques to project activities to meet project requirements. Students learn 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.

Additional Materials

N/A

Required Text(s)

Obtain current textbook information by viewing the campus bookstore - https://www.dtcc.edu/bookstores online or visit a campus bookstore. Check your course schedule for the course number and section.

Disclaimer

N/A

Core Course Performance Objectives (CCPOs)

  1. Demonstrate understanding of project selection and initiation. (CCC 1, 2, 4; PGC GBT 1, 2, 6; MAN 1, 2, 5)

  2. Formulate a project plan. (CCC 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6; PGC GBT 1, 2, 3, 6; MAN 1, 2, 4, 5)

  3. Evaluate project execution and create controls. (CCC 1, 2, 3, 4, 6; PGC GBT 1, 2, 3, 5, 6; MAN 1, 2, 3, 4, 5)

  4. Facilitate the project closure. (CCC 1, 2, 4, 6; PGC GBT 1, 2, 3, 6; MAN 1, 2, 4, 5)

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:

  1. Demonstrate understanding of project selection and initiation.

1. Identify and describe methods of project selection, project scope and risk assessment, and stakeholder management.

2. Define and analyze project requirements, assumptions, and constraints.

3. Develop a project charter and scope.

4. Use appropriate tools and technology.     

  1. Formulate a project plan

1. Determine and define project goals, assumptions, constraints, deliverables, schedules, budgets, resources, quality, and quality assurance and risk management.

2. Develop comprehensive project plans including, objectives, work breakdown structures, schedules, resources. 

3. Prepare a communication plan and contingency plan. 

4. Construct a project plan using appropriate tools and technology.

  1. Evaluate project execution and create controls.

 1. Identify and describe methods of leading project team members, managing project teams, resources, budgets, and schedules, and stakeholders. 

2. Create project controls.

3. Evaluate the project performance.  

4.  Modify the project scope as necessary. 

5.  Formulate preventive/corrective measures and consider project success.

6. Use appropriate tools and technology.

  1. Facilitate the project closure.

1. Distinguish among types of project closures and recommend the appropriate project closure.

2. Identify and describe methods of obtaining acceptance of deliverables and  releasing resources.

3. Prepare the “lessons learned” document.

4. 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: 2-3 Exams (Equally weighted)

30 %

Summative: Project Portfolio

40 %

Formative Assignments (Quizzes, homework activities, discussion boards, etc.)

30 %

TOTAL

100%

Program Graduate Competencies (PGCs are the competencies every graduate will develop specific to his or her major)

1   Integrate professional, ethical and legal standards into business practice.
2   Employ the various theories of management and marketing in a business.
3   Utilize management functions, roles, and interpersonal skills to lead/manage first-level   employees regardless of organizational size.
4   Apply the principles of human resource management to organizations.
5   Analyze and apply the strategic management process to organizations.

Core Curriculum Competencies (CCCs are the competencies every graduate will develop)

  1. Apply clear and effective communication skills.
  2. Use critical thinking to solve problems.
  3. Collaborate to achieve a common goal.
  4. Demonstrate professional and ethical conduct.
  5. Use information literacy for effective vocational and/or academic research.
  6. Apply quantitative reasoning and/or scientific inquiry to solve practical problems.

Students in Need of Accommodations Due to a Disability

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