Project Management - ime380 Dr. Michael Featherstone

Online Classes Introduction You take a much more active role in the learning process. Much more of the responsibility falls on your shoulders. Don’t have the luxury of the classroom environment where you can hear other students questions or instructors responses. Online courses online classes – in my view – are harder for students not easier. But they are also more convenient.

Introduction Objectives of the course. Learn a bit about project management and how it is differentiated from ‘management’ Learn a bit about some of the tools project managers use Apply sound project management practices in a project management simulation Give you an awareness of the professional applications of project management. Introduce you to a set of tested skills for planning, delegating and monitoring projects. Teach you the governance framework of running a project. Familiarize you with the Project Management Bodies of Knowledge recognized by the Project Management.

Introduction Administrative Stuff How will your grade be determined? Your performance on scheduled tests. The caliber of your class participation. Your performance on the Project Management Simulation. Your performance on Project Status Reports. Your ability to work effectively in a team environment. 4

Introduction Administrative Stuff Communication Modes Assignments Page http://www.jsuccba.com/feather/380assignments.htm Download or view my podcasts or video segments My e-Mail = feather@jsu.edu Text = 404-388-6767 5

Introduction Administrative Stuff We can always fall back on e-Mail I’ll generally update the assignment page on Tuesdays and Thursdays My Office/Contact hours: Monday through Thursday 8:30am to 3:30pm 6

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