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DSCI 420 Project Management

This course focuses on developing the skills needed to become a successful project manager and project team member. Topics covered include all aspects of project management from project initiation issues and project planning to scheduling, organization, implementation, monitoring progress and controlling to achieve desired project results. Also included are project management techniques such as PERT, CPM and project evaluation methods using Microsoft Project software.
4 Undergraduate credits

Effective August 24, 2002 to present

Meets graduation requirements for

Learning outcomes

General

  • Understand the basics of the art and science of project management.
  • Identify issues that are critical to project success.
  • Understand the human-side of project management including project organization, leadership, and motivation.
  • Work as a member of a high-performance team for the successful design and implementation of a project.
  • Demonstrate competency using Microsoft Project in planning and controlling a project.

Summer 2024

Section Title Instructor books eservices
50 Project Management Saraph, Jayant V Books for DSCI-420-50 Summer 2024 Course details for DSCI-420-50 Summer 2024

Fall 2024

Section Title Instructor books eservices
50 Project Management Barthol, Suanne Marie Drews Books for DSCI-420-50 Fall 2024 Course details for DSCI-420-50 Fall 2024

Spring 2025

Section Title Instructor books eservices
50 Project Management Stambaugh, Jon D Books for DSCI-420-50 Spring 2025 Course details for DSCI-420-50 Spring 2025