BUSINESS K731 / Project Management

3 unit(s)

Prerequisite(s): BUSINESS K603 OR BUSINESS I603 AND BUSINESS I604 OR enrollment in the Blended Learning Part-time MBA Program.

Antirequisite(s): BUSINESS BL715

This course introduces students to the fundamental concepts of project management and discusses how projects can contribute to organizational objectives. The delivery of the course encompasses a wide range of methods including inclass activities, case studies, group work, presentations, lectures, readings and Microsoft Project lab work. The course explores the stages of managing a project, including project initiation, planning, implementation and control, and closing as well as organizational concepts of capability, project selection and prioritization. This course aims to provide students with competencies in ten key project management areas: scope, time, cost, quality, resources, risk, procurement, communication, integration, and stakeholder management, exploring both the social and technical aspects.