Project Schedule, Cost, and Resource Management
PMAN 635 | 3 Credits
Course Desc: Prerequisite: PMAN 634. An in-depth coverage of the logical and conceptual progression of a project from scope to schedule and budget, developed in the context of traditional project management, and then adapted to the agile and hybrid approaches. Aspects of resource management that relate to schedule and cost are also addressed. Emphasis is on cultivating practical and workplace-relevant skills, tools, and techniques essential for effectively estimating, modeling, and managing schedule and budget, and for addressing the associated uncertainties, imperatives, and challenges encountered in real-life projects. Students will use project management software to develop actionable reports and dashboards that provide a realistic and well-informed depiction of the schedule and budget, so that stakeholders can effectively engage with and support the project, make informed decisions, and assist in narrowing the gap between plan and actual performance. Extends learning from projects to programs and portfolios and develop the leadership skills and insights required to ensure their alignment with organizational mission, strategy, and goals.
