DSCI 420 Project Management

General

• Explain the basics of the art and science of project management.
• Demonstrate proficiency using the quantitative techniques of PERT and CPM for project scheduling, resource allocation, and control, ensuring projects deliver their objectives.
• Develop technical competency in using Microsoft Project for planning, tracking, and reporting project progress.
• Conduct risk analysis and use quantitative analysis and problem-solving frameworks to mitigate risks in project execution.
• Contribute to team-based projects using collaborative problem-solving, promoting interdisciplinary teamwork, and STEM-based strategies.
• Implement effective leadership and communication strategies to manage team performance, integrating both project management's human and technical sides to promote sustainable projects.