This first course is an overview of the project management discipline and the associated knowledge areas and processes.
The focus is on developing a process and model for managing projects that includes planning and budgeting, organization
and structure, scheduling, resource allocation, and performance techniques.
Textbook
Project Management in Practice by Mantel, et. al., Fourth Edition,
Wiley 978-0-470-53301-7
Additional Materials
CBU student unix server account, and/or USB drive as needed for backup.
Course Grading
35 points - Project
35 points - Quizzes
30 points - Homework
The schedule is a tentative guideline. The progress of the class will typically vary somewhat
from this outline and additional material may be added. Scheduled and unscheduled homework, quizzes, and tests will be
announced in class, therefore it is important to stay informed if absent from class.