BUS 638 - Issues and Applications in Project Management

3 Credits

Issues and Applications of Project Management will focus on two of the PMBOK Guide Knowledge Areas: Project Human Resource Management and Project Procurement Management. Both these Knowledge Areas have a common thread; the Project Team. Teams are formed from an organization's internal workforce or procured from an external organization. This course will explore the tools and techniques used by Project Managers to procure products and services and to manage and lead the project teams acquired through the procurement process. This course will also explore issues and applications tailored specifically to each student's specific area of interest. We will examine current industry trends and analyze issues facing project managers on construction, IT, manufacturing, health care, financial and insurance projects, as applicable. Students will be required to work throughout the course on a reflective paper describing their leadership style.