MGMT 732 - Project Leadership

3 Credits
Students will gain an understanding of the concepts and practices necessary to lead companies in a project environment; impacting all areas of the organization, such as operations management, technology initiatives, human resources policies and product development. The course will focus on translating global organizational objectives into project initiatives that meet corporate goals. Topics include leadership and communication skills, the role of the Project Management Office (PMO), and the associated processes and controls required to manage project portfolios in a coordinated global environment. Special focus is given to agile project management concepts necessary to operate in an ever-changing environment.

Course Learning Outcomes:
1. Demonstrate an understanding of agile project management techniques in a project environment.
2. Create a comprehensive communication plan for both project communications to leadership and portfolio communications to company executives.
3. Analyze the role of the Project Management Office PMO in helping projects achieve organizational objectives.
4. Evaluate project progress reporting criteria and demonstrate an understanding of earned value techniques necessary to determine the health of the project.