IME 6140: Project Management
Class Information
- Dr. Larry A. Mallak E-mail: larry.mallak@wmich.edu
- Professor and Course Coordinator Office: E-228 CEAS
- Phone: (269) 276-3369 Web Site: drmallak.com
- Class: Tues. 5:30-8:50 p.m. JCI Fax: (269) 585-5933
Catalog Description
“To address the basic rules of managing projects and the advantages and disadvantages of this methods of getting things done. The problems of selecting projects, initiating them, and operating and controlling them are discussed. The demands made on the project manager and the interaction with the parent organization are also presented.”
Course Objectives/
Performance Criteria |
Performance Activity/
Evaluation Technique |
Criteria
Addressed |
| 1. To assist students in gaining knowledge in the human and technical aspects of systems analysis and project management. |
In-class exercises, class project, exam questions |
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| 2. To apply management and organizational behavior concepts to project management and the problems of selecting projects, initiating them, and controlling schedules and costs. |
Homework, class project, exam questions |
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| 3. To successfully select, design, and plan a comprehensive technical project. |
Class project assignments |
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| 4. To introduce the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) and to begin preparing students for certification as Project Management Professionals |
Homework, exam questions |
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Texts:
Meredith, J. R. & Mantel, S. J. (2006). Project Management: A Managerial Approach 6 th ed., New York: John Wiley & Sons. (required).
Supplementary Materials (not required):
Kerzner, H. (2006). Project Management Case Studies 2 nd ed., New York: John Wiley & Sons.
PMI Standards Committee (2004). A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge. Newtown Square, PA: Project Management Institute. Available for purchase from: http://www.pmibookstore.org/PMIBookStore/productDetails.aspx?itemID=358&varID=1
Prerequisite Learning
Students are expected to have knowledge of and the ability to apply the following concepts in class:
- Basic understanding of key business processes (e.g., production, finance, marketing) and technical processes (e.g., manufacturing processes, engineering design process). This is typically accomplished through active participation and successful completion of an undergraduate degree in an engineering or engineering-related curriculum and through work experience, whether part-time, coop, intern, or full-time employment.
- Able to understand, write, speak, and present in clear, understandable English.
- Able to work with 2-3 other students on a semester project applying project management material. “Able” means having the technical ability and competence and the interpersonal ability to work with others, playing a key role in the project, making time available to work on the project, and acting professionally during the course of all project activities.
- Experience finding articles using databases such as ABI/Inform, FirstSearch, InfoTrac, Lexis-Nexis, and other sources.
- Experience using the Internet, accessing Web pages, using e-mail to communicate, and using search engines to find relevant information.
- Experience or ability to use PowerPoint to design and deliver presentations to the class.
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