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2016-2017 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

PM 600 - Introduction to Project Management (1)

This course is an overview of the main components of Project Management, how they flow, project metrics and how to beat a project failure rate of 67%. The class will look at key success issues, various PM approaches used today, including traditional IPECC, Agile, and Scrum. Students will become familiar with key project metrics, do some basic calculations and take away a spreadsheet for use in their place of business. Students will demonstrate the critical success factors of balancing hard and soft skills essential for the Project Manager’s success. Finally, the class takes a look at the PMP exam using sample questions and preparation approaches.