Semester 1
Code
Name/Description
Credits
BCOM 600
Business Communications
3
You will practice written and oral communication skills that managers use on the job. You will study how to write effective letters, emails, and reports. You will plan and conduct meetings and deliver a verbal presentation.
Credit Units: 3
Course Hours: 45.0
Equivalent Course(s): MGMT 125
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Theory, Online
MGMT 608
Procurement and Contract Management
3
You will develop the skills to manage the procurement aspects of projects. Procurement management are closely involved with the following elements: scope definition, statement of work, scheduling, risk analysis and organizational structure of projects, Request for Proposal (RFP), supplier selection, competitive bidding, price negotiation, teaming arrangements with selecting proper contract type considering strengths and weaknesses of all possible contact approaches. You will cover the spectrum of procurement, from both the customer’s and provider’s viewpoint. The topics are consistent with PMI Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) and their related processes.
Credit Units: 3
Course Hours: 45.0
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Theory, Online
PROJ 605
Fundamentals of Project Management
3
You will develop a basic knowledge of project management and its core principles. Key concepts include the role of the project manager, project constraints, the phases of project management and barriers associated with achieving the project goal.
Credit Units: 3
Course Hours: 45.0
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Theory, Online, Prior Learning
PROJ 606
Project Initiation and Planning
3
You will learn the key activities included in project planning such as project selections techniques, defining project requirements, determining scope and creating a project charter and project plan.
Credit Units: 3
Course Hours: 45.0
Prerequisites(s): PROJ 605(concurrent)
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Theory, Online
PROJ 607
Project Scheduling and Budgeting
3
You will develop practical project planning skills and knowledge through the systematic creation of a comprehensive project schedule and budget. Building on the work completed in PROJ 606, you will identify and document project deliverables and tasks, estimate resources, develop a realistic project schedule, and create a project budget.
Credit Units: 3
Course Hours: 45.0
Prerequisites(s): PROJ 606(concurrent)
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Theory, Online
Total semester credits: 15
Semester 2
Code
Name/Description
Credits
ADMN 600
Organizational Behaviour
3
You will study human behavior in organizations and develop the skills needed to deal with people at work. The course content includes individual behavior, values, interpersonal relationships, groups and team dynamics, and organizational culture. Your studies of human organizational behavior will focus on diverse formal organizations.
Credit Units: 3
Course Hours: 45.0
Equivalent Course(s): MGMT 126
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Theory, Online
LEAD 601
Leadership and Professionalism
3
You will develop knowledge and skills related to professionalism and leadership. You will apply strategies related to leading diverse teams, developing and motivating team members, and guiding teams through change. Additionally, you will reflect on your personal purpose, discover your ‘why’, and plan development activities that will contribute to living your purpose.
Credit Units: 3
Course Hours: 45.0
Equivalent Course(s): LEAD 600
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Theory, Online
PROJ 608
Directing and Managing Project Work
3
Your studies will focus on practical approaches to effectively direct and manage project work. You will use project management techniques and tools to effectively allocate resources to project work. Using project management software, you will track project resources and tasks as well as evaluate and report project performance. You will also determine how to recover project variances and effectively control project changes.
Credit Units: 3
Course Hours: 45.0
Prerequisites(s): PROJ 605
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Theory, Online
PROJ 609
Alternative Methodologies for Project Management
3
You will study various project management methodologies such as Agile and its related project techniques such as Scrum and Kanban. In addition, you will use other project management techniques such as Lean and Six Sigma. You will discuss the strength of these methodologies and apply a best-fit decision making process to project methodology selection. You will apply an iterative, agile methodology to a small project. Working in groups, you will plan project sprints, conduct effective scrum meetings, and track project progress using Agile tools and techniques.
Credit Units: 3
Course Hours: 45.0
Prerequisites(s): PROJ 605
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Theory, Online
PROJ 610
Project Closing and Evaluation
3
You will acquire the knowledge and skills to close and evaluate a project. You will learn keys topics including the steps involved in ending the project, performance of closing processes, evaluation of a project’s success and identification of strategies for continuous improvement of project management practices.
Credit Units: 3
Course Hours: 45.0
Prerequisites(s): PROJ 605
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Theory, Online
Total semester credits: 15