Time Schedule:
John H. Thomas
IND E 599
Seattle Campus
Prerequisite: permission of supervisor.
Class description
This course is designed to prepare professional master’s students to develop, implement, monitor, and communicate effective project management strategies utilizing appropriate management techniques and relevant software tools. It will emphasize project management within the broader framework of organizational structure and strategic goals.
Student learning goals
Understand the role of the project in different types of organizations.
Understand differences between types of project management strategies.
Understand comparative strengths and weaknesses in project management tools in order to select the most appropriate approach to project planning.
Develop a project management strategy appropriate to the project and the organization.
Demonstrate how the project management strategy links to and supports the strategic goals and objectives of the organization.
General method of instruction
Recommended preparation
Class assignments and grading
