POLS 4218 - Project Management in the Public Sector

Description

This course will discuss the theory, principles, tools, and techniques necessary to build a solid project management foundation. The Project Management Institutes (PMI) standards for project management will be emphasized throughout the course.

Course Objectives

Upon successful completion of the course students will be able to:

Appreciate and understand the role that project management plays within the public sector, as well as the role that it can play within the students organizations;
Understand the issues, challenges, and opportunities associated with project management (specifically as these pertain to the public sector;
Understand the Project Management Institutes project management methodology and standards (which forms the basis of the Project Management Professional (PMP) certification exam); and,
Gain insight into various tools and techniques that can be used by project managers to better position their projects for success.

Course Structure

Module 1: Introduction
Module 2: Strategic Framework
Module 3: Planning I: Initiating
Module 4: Planning II: Development
Module 5: Planning III: Finalizing
Module 6: Best Agents
Module 7: Agreements & Control
Module 8: Closeout

Credit Hours

Organizational Leadership

Prerequisites

POLS 1101