BSST 341 Introduction to Project Management

According to a recent study of Human Resource Managers, effective project management is one of the most coveted skills for new hires in the modern economy. This course will introduce you to the power of effective project management through two primary frameworks: waterfall and agile. You will also learn vital project-management concepts that can be applied to a wide range of industries and occupations. This online class has optional live sessions.

In this course, you will:

• Understand why organizations undertake particular projects and articulate how those projects fit within an overall delivery system.
• Articulate the key differences between the two major philosophies of project management and provide a thorough explanation of the impact of adopting either methodology.
• Articulate the typical product life-cycle within both major project management philosophies.
• Understand the overall principles and processes that drive project management activity for both project approaches.
• Describe the different organizational structures that can be used for project management purposes, and articulate their strengths and weaknesses.
• Utilize and understand the core steps in justifying investment in projects.