Project Management Course Descriptions

Project Management for Quality Organizations (TQM240) 3 credits
An introductory course in project management that presents methods for quality organizations to plan and schedule a project in use of tools such as Critical Path Method (CPM) and Program Evaluation and Review Technique (PERT) and software to monitor and control projects. Prerequisites: None.

Note: This course will be waived as a prerequisite to advanced project courses for project participants in industry settings -- call Preston Cameron(480) 461-7714.

Project Scope and Procurement Management (MGT242) 2 credits / 25 PDUs
Scope management and procurement management in a project environment, including how a project's scope is planned, defined, and verified. Concepts of scope change management. Concepts of procurement management, including procurement planning, supplier solicitation, supplier selection, contract administration, and contract closeout. Prerequisites: TQM240 or instructor approval.

Project Time and Cost Management (MGT243)

2 credits / 25 PDUs

Time management and cost management in a project environment, including activity definition, sequencing and duration estimating. Schedule development and specific tools to support schedule creation and control. Project cost management including resource planning, cost estimation, cost budgeting, and cost control. Prerequisites: TQM240 or instructor approval.

Risk and Quality Management (MGT244)

2 credits / 25 PDUs
Risk management and quality management in a project environment, including risk identification, risk aversion, and risk response planning. Presents techniques to perform risk analysis and risk response planning on projects. Concepts of quality management including quality planning, quality assurance and quality control. Concepts of quality systems and their applicability to project management. Prerequisites: TQM240 or instructor approval.

Human Resources and Communication Management (MGT245) 2 credits / 25 PDUs

Concepts of human resource management and communications management in a project environment, including project organizational planning, staff acquisition and team development. Concepts of project communications planning, information distribution, performance reporting, and project closeout. Prerequisites: TQM240 or instructor approval.

Principles of Project Management (MGT246)

3 credits / 40 PDUs
The primary focus is on the Project Management principles expected of a Project Management Professional (PMP). A heavy emphasis is to prepare participants for the PMP and CAPM exams. It includes an overview of exam format, topics, and study techniques. Focus is on project scope, procurement, time, risk, cost, quality, human resource, communication, and integration management. Prerequisites: TQM240 or instructor approval.

Microsoft Project for Windows(CIS224)

3 credits / 40 PDUs

Introduction to project management concepts while working with MS Project to solve complex project management networks, including creating Gantt and PERT charts, tracking project progress, planning for restrictions, and integrating MS Project with other software packages such as Excel, Word, Powerpoint, and cc Mail. Prerequisites: None.