65 - Project Management

This course prepares students to become effective users and managers of information systems and information technology. Emphasis is placed on three key elements: evaluation and analysis of contemporary information technology (hardware, software, telecommunications and networking); development and/or acquisition of information systems; and management of technology and information systems. Actual business cases are analyzed and discussed. In depth review of current literature and computer technology.

This course introduces a student to basic theories and principles of management. Emphasis will be on organizational management and functions of a manager.

Includes the following components: Accounting and Budgeting for Managers. This workshop will provide concepts, techniques and tools for making fiscally sound decisions pay off on the job and on the bottom line. Get a firm grasp of the numbers side of your job and gain greater confidence with a working knowledge of the numbers end of the business. Take the guesswork out of your decision making and deliver better bottom-line results. This program is designed for non-financial managers in every functional area of responsibility, in all industry types, in both the public and private sectors. Finance for Managers. This two-day workshop component will help participants increase their understanding of revenue or expense budgets and financial statements and build an appreciation for the financial impact of their business decisions. Topics include how to identify the factors influencing a company’s cash flow and profitability and describing key financial and accounting terms and principles. Marketing Fundamentals. This workshop considers the "Four Ps" of the marketing mix (product, place, promotion and price) as well as strategies that guide their use. Students are introduced to the case study method as a means of applying and reinforcing marketing principles.

(04-346) An introduction to business-government relations within the context of a changing global economic and political environment. This course is about how national and local governments around the world go about influencing national and international economies, how businesses are affected, and how businesses can and do react to government involvement in the economy in different parts of the world. Different political and economic ideologies and perspectives are introduced. The role of government and the extent to which government gets involved in national economies and how that involvement affects businesses are discussed. We will also analyze how businesses are affected operating in selected European, Asian, and Latin American countries. The student will also be introduced to political risk and country risk analysis.

This course covers risk management planning and control in all phases of a project. Students will be exposed to and learn the techniques, models and tools used for risk identification and quantitative as well as qualitative risk analysis. The course also covers topics in risk response planning, monitoring and control.

This course is designed to provide a broad knowledge of project management. It introduces students to the various types of project management organization and the detailed business and technical management procedures and human skills necessary to successfully manage any size project in the areas of research, product development, information systems, production, services and construction. The course discusses the management of scope, time, cost, risk, quality, change, team and integration.

The goal of this course is to enable students to master the effective utilization of human resources in organizations including planning, training and development, industrial relations, compensation techniques and strategies and resource selection.

This course introduces students to one of the most highly evolved quality management methodologies: Six Sigma Process Improvement. Six Sigma is a powerful breakthrough management tool that promotes an increased market share, cost reductions and significant improvements in bottom-line profitability for companies of different size.

This course examines industry-proven methods, techniques and tools for cost estimation and control in all phases of a project. Students will learn how to develop estimates of monetary resources needed to execute and finish the different project activities using different techniques including expert judgment, parametric estimates, analogous estimates and others. Students will also learn overall cost management, budgeting and cost control.

This course introduces project portfolio management and its importance for achieving strategic business goals. Students will learn how to establish and manage related projects in an organization using industry-proven techniques, metrics, and tools. This course focuses on identifying, prioritizing, authorizing and controlling project programs in order to making sure that the organization is investing in the project initiatives.

This course examines and covers project processes of acquiring, purchasing and managing products and services necessary to accomplish the different project activities. Students will learn how to conduct make-or-buy analysis, manage bidding and select sellers, negotiate and manage contracts, as well as other procurement activities.

Students will create and analyze strategic marketing plans. Emphasis will be on several small cases as well as a semester case project.

This course will emphasize current employment law. Major focus will be on understanding, interpreting and making employment decisions in light of the relevant laws. Contemporary employment issues, such as job discrimination, employment contracts and collective bargaining will be included.

This is the capstone course in the MSPM program. Upon successful completion of this course, students are prepared to take the Project Management Professional (PMP®) certification exam. Students review the different knowledge areas in project management: scope, time, cost, quality, risk, human resources, procurement, integration and communication. Students apply project management skills gained throughout the program for project initiation, planning, execution, control and closing.

Information Security Certification.

This course explores the increasing economic interdependence among countries and the spread of innovation around the world. Through case analysis, the political and cultural adjustments that accompany this diffusion will be discussed in light of the cross-border flow of goods, services, capital, and knowledge. This course can be taken as part of an international study abroad trip (China, Europe, or Latin America).

Identifies strategic management areas for organizations and evaluates these in terms of changing environments. Develops skills in strategic planning, alignment of mission, vision, strategies, goals and objectives. Evaluates financial statements as part of a competitive analysis. Examines these processes in terms of future opportunities and the realities of strategic management. This course develops expertise in strategy development and implementation.

This course is designed to provide students with a study of organizational development applying principles and techniques of behavioral problems through a program of planned change. Students will be expected to master underlying theories of organizations, group learning and leadership effectiveness.

(only available to MSM students) Students will have a choice of a Thesis (recommended if the MA is not the terminal degree for the student), an Applied Project, a Conceptual Model Study, an Industry Analysis, or other applied projects with application to the students’ interests, career employment or relevancy to individual goals. Students design and carry out a research project that includes the gathering and analysis of data. A written report is required that identifies the research methods utilized, project results, and a comprehensive analysis of conclusions. Student will work with Program Director and Faculty member to complete this project.