EMGT 461 GLOBAL PROJECT MANAGEMENT SPRING SEMESTER 2012 DR. KHALID S. AL-GAHTANI Missouri S&T Adjunct Faculty RAUL SANANO CHAVEZ Teaching Assistant January 23 rd, 2012 Monday 1 EMGT 461 – Global Project Management, Spring Semester 2012

Course Description 2 EMGT 461 – Global Project Management, Spring Semester 2012 The emphasis of this course is global project management. URM is collaborating with instructors from Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology, Australia; Nanyang Technical University, Singapore; Tsinghua University, China; and Indian Institute of Science-Bangalore, Indian to provide lectures on cultural and project management nuances of their respective countries. Four of the lectures will be taught by these international instructors. In depth and advanced topics in project management including project management methodologies, strategic planning for excellence, project portfolio management, integrated processes, culture, and behavioral excellence; normally includes a hands-on group project.

Methodology 3 EMGT 461 – Global Project Management, Spring Semester 2012 We will make the link between managerial teaching and the world of work by using our text, business cases, class exercises and discussions, and readings from the academic and business press. Collaborating Instructors and Archived Lectures: 1 Dr. Shaligram Pokharel, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore 2 Dr. Derek Walker, Royadl Melbourne Institute of Technology, Australia 3 Dr. Wei Zhang, Tsinghua, China 4 Dr. Parameshwar Iyer, Indian Institute of Science Bangalore Reference: International Project Management, Academic Press, 2003, Miner Media, Eng Mgt 461, International Case Studies, Bennet Lientz and Kathryn Rea, (ISBN ),

Class Policies and Evaluation 4 EMGT 461 – Global Project Management, Spring Semester 2012 Course Grade:90-100% A;80-89%B 70-79%C;<69%F Grading:Exams - Midterm25% Final25% Group Project & Presentation - 1 st Part10% - 2 nd Completion20% Assignments and Class Participation20%

Class Policies and Evaluation 5 EMGT 461 – Global Project Management, Spring Semester 2012 Group Project: Teams consisting of 3 and 4 will select a work related international project. The Course Project is divided into 2 phases, (1) Introduction, Purposes and Scope will be presented on March 19; (2) End Product and Approaches will be presented on April 30. Designated members of the team are expected to make presentations to the class but the entire team will be responsible for submitting a written report for each project. The project will be a team effort that should challenge your management and leadership skills. Class Participation and Assignments: You are expected to participate in the class discussions. Accommodations will be made for students who need to miss class due to work related assignments. Class assignments are to be turned in on time., and due on the next session. Late assignments will be given, at most, half credit.

6 EMGT 461 – Global Project Management, Spring Semester 2012 WeekDateTextTopicAssignment 1Jan 23 Course Introduction – Review of PM 2Jan 30 Ch. 1 Ch. 2 Introduction Define the Project Case: Note on Introduction to Project Management 3131 Feb 6 Project Management in Singapore (Archived) Singapore TradeNet: Beyond Tradenet to the Intelligent Island 4Feb 13 Ch. 3 Ch. 4 Identify the Project Leaders Nail Down the Project Organization and Team Chapter Exercises 5252 Feb 20 Project Management in Australia (Archived) Australian National Museum Project 6Feb 27 Ch.5 Ch.6 Develop the Project Plan Use Technology to Your Advantage Chapter Exercises 7Mar 5 Exam 1 Chapters 1-6, Project Management in Singapore and Australia, Archived Lectures

7 EMGT 461 – Global Project Management, Spring Semester 2012 WeekDateTextTopicAssignment 8Mar 121 st Part – Group Project Group Project Presentations and Reports 9393 Mar 19Project Management in China (Archived) Leading Across Cultures: China 2004 Intel in China 10Mar 26Spring BreakNo Class 11Apr 2 Ch. 7 Ch. 8 Manage the International Team and Work Manage Outsourcing and Vendors Chapter Exercises 12 4 Apr 9Project Management in India (Archived)Write-Ups/Reaction Paper 13Apr 16 Ch. 9 Ch.10 Sustain Effective Communications Deal with Issues and Use Experience Chapter Exercises 14Apr 23 Exam 2 Chapters 7-10, Project Management in China and India, Archived Lectures 15Apr 302 nd Part - Group Project Group Project Presentations and Reports

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