This 5–week course consists of 5 modules and provides an overview of the fundamentals of Project Management for non–Project Managers. It introduces the four phases of the project management process (Initiating, Planning, Controlling and Closing), the role of the Project Manager, tools, techniques and deliverables associated with successful project management, & troubleshooting techniques.
After completing this course, you will be able to:
In this course, you will develop the following competencies:
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Competence |
Competence Statement and Criteria |
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H2X |
Can describe the components and considerations involved in developing and managing a business project. |
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FX |
Can articulate the circumstances in which project management would relate to the focus area and describe how it would be applied. |
Students will demonstrate competence by analyzing a model project and applying their knowledge/observations to complete a set of templates contained in an individual workbook related to a sample project (provided). Students will participate in discussion forums related to project management principles, mechanics, tools and troubleshooting techniques. They will also write course reflections on how what they learned about Project Management can be applied to current and future projects.
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Text: Cook, Curtis R. Just Enough Project Management
Planning Templates (to be provided)
Case Study: Office Move (to be provided)
Videos:
Articles:
Optional articles:
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A = 95 to 100 |
A- = 91 to 94 |
B+ = 88 to 90 |
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B = 85 to 87 |
B- = 81 to 84 |
C+ = 77 to 80 |
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C = 73 to 76 |
C- = 69 to 72 |
D+ = 65 to 68 |
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D = 61 to 64 |
F = 60 or below |
INC |
Please note: Grades lower than a C- do not earn credit or competence in the School for New Learning.
This course consists of 5 modules. The estimated time to complete each module is one week.
| Week, Module # and Title |
Readings |
Assignments |
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Week 1, Module 1: Project Management Overview
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Read Cook, C. Just Enough Project Management, Read Cook, Chapter 1, Project Management Overview, Read Cook, Chapter 2, pp.18 -19 Read Cook, Glossary pp 121-129 Project Manager Job Description Optional Resources Read Synopsis of the movie Ocean’s Eleven |
1.1 Introduction Discussion 1.2 Project Manager Discussion
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Week 2, Module 2: Initiating the Project
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Read Cook, Chapter 2, pp. 14–31 Read Cook, Glossary pp 121–129 Read Module2_Project_ Charter_the_Benedict_job.pdf Read Creative Genius, Office Move Case Study |
2.1 Ocean's Eleven Project Charter Discussion 2.2 Project Stakeholder Discussion 2.3 Project Charter |
Week 3, Module 3: Planning the Project
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Read Cook, Chapter 3, pp. 32–48 Read Cook, Chapter 4, pp. 60-63 Read Cook, Glossary, pp. 121-130 Read Module3_WBS_the_ Benedict_job_Planning_Phase.pdf Watch YouTube Clip describing the Benedict Job (1 minute) Watch Scene 10: Danny lays out the plan in the Ocean’s Eleven movie. Optional Resources Read 15 Useful Project Management Tools |
3.1 Kick off Meeting Discussion 3.2 Ocean's Eveven WBS Discussion 3.3 Work Breakdown Structure |
Week 4, Module 4: Controlling the Project
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Read Cook, Chapter 5, pp. 71-89 Read Lewis, Chapter 10, pp. 117-128. Read Module4_Top_10_ Read Module4_Project_Plan_ Read Module4_Project_Plan_ the_Benedict_job_Control_Close.pdf Review excerpts from Ocean's Eleven movie: Scene 17: They need a Pinch
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4.1 Project Risk Management Discussion 4.2 Individual Project Discussion 4.3 Project Plan
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Week 5, Module 5: Closing the Project
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Read Module 5 Introduction Read Cook, Chapter 6, pp. 90-105 Read Module5_Lessons_Learned_ Watch Ocean's Eleven excerpt Scene 33: “Someone’s always watching”
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5.1 Parting Thoughts Discussion 5.2 Lessons Learned 5.3 Reflection Paper |
To see course due dates, click on the Checklist link on the top navigation bar. This page contains module-specific checklists and due dates for the work due in the course.
Discussions: 27%
Project Charter: 15%
Work Breakdown Structure: 15%
Project Plan: 20%
Lessons Learned Document: 8%
Final Reflections : 15%
To complete the course, you must complete each of the assignments as described in the course study guide and submit them to your instructor by the assigned deadline. In addition, you must participate in the course discussion forum by responding to all instructor requests and by interacting with fellow classmates as necessary.
Points are deducted for late work.
Each Project document is expected to be clearly identified, adhere to the template provided, and include all relevant information.
All writing is expected to be well organized, grammatically correct, correctly spelled, with citations as necessary. All writing assignments are expected to conform to basic college-level standards of mechanics and presentation.
Consider visiting the Writing Center to discuss your assignments for this course or any others. You may schedule appointments (30 or 50 minutes) on an as–needed or weekly basis, scheduling up to 3 hours worth of appointments per week. Online services include Feedback–by–Email and IM conferencing (with or without a webcam). All writing center services are free.
Writing Center tutors are specially selected and trained graduate and undergraduate students who can help you at almost any stage of your writing. They will not do your work for you, but they can help you focus and develop your ideas, review your drafts, and polish your writing. They can answer questions about grammar, mechanics, different kinds of writing styles, and documentation formats. They also can answer questions and provide feedback online, through IM/webcam chats and email.
Obviously, the tutors won’t necessarily be familiar with every class or subject, but they are able to provide valuable help from the perspective of an interested and careful reader as well as a serious and experienced student-writer.
Schedule your appointments with enough time to think about and use the feedback you’ll receive. To schedule a Face-to-Face, Written Feedback by Email, or Online Appointment, visit www.depaul.edu/writing.
Discussion Forums are an important component of your online experience. This course contains discussion forums related to the topics you are studying each week. For requirements on your participation in the Discussion Forums, please see "Course Expectations" in the syllabus.
A Course Q & A discussion forum has also been established to manage necessary, ongoing social and administrative activities. This is where the management and administrative tasks of the course are conducted, and where you can ask 'process' questions and receive answers throughout the course. Please feel free to answer any question if you feel you know the answer; this sharing of information is valuable to other students.
Your contributions to the required discussions will be graded on whether you:
This course includes and adheres to the college and university policies described in the links below:
Academic Integrity Policy (UGRAD)
Academic Integrity Policy (GRAD)
Course Withdrawal Timelines and Grade/Fee Consequences
Accommodations Based on the Impact of a Disability
Protection of Human Research Participants
APA citation format (GRAD)
University Center for Writing-based Learning
This syllabus is subject to change as necessary. If a change occurs, it will be clearly communicated to students.
This course was designed and produced by Norene Trondsen, Lynn Royster and staff at SCPS of the School of Continuing and Professional Studies of DePaul University.
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