Course Catalog

Description

A project is a temporary organization within a permanent organization set up to achieve a specific objective. It is a one time operation with a unique goal, limited lifespan, and limited resources. Projects represent an increasing percentage of the activities of most organizations, mainly because of the shortened product lifecycles, rapid introduction of new technologies,hypercompetitive business environments, escalation in global trade, and numerous other factors. This is particularly true in innovative companies that mainly depend on projects to execute their innovative activates.
Research has shown that a great many projects fail to produce the expected results or are not completed on time or on budget. Some of the primary reasons are poor definition of the project’s requirements and objectives and lack of project management. This course will introduce students to the world of projects and to projects’ real life challenges. It will take a comprehensive view of project management, addressing both the technical and the social or human sides of the field. It will also provide the conceptual framework and practical tools to effectively plan and manage the activities of different projects