Why ENCE 320

Learn how projects are managed and how project teams function. Prepare key project documents including work breakdown structures, schedules, budgets, and risk management plans. Learn to use Microsoft Project and other computer based tools for managing projects and tracking project schedule, budgets, and risks. Develop and present project information using PowerPoint and lead class discussions. Learn project management ethics and professional standards.

QUEST

Undergraduate students may enroll in this course as part of Robert H. Smith School of Business Quality Enhancement Systems and Teams (QUEST) Honors Program.

John Johnson, PMP, CSM Credits 3 Offered^* Fall On-Campus, Spring On-Campus Prequisite Permission

Topics

Project management fundamentals

This topic covers the five phases of project management as identified by the Project Management Institute and teaches key skills for each area. The final topic covers project risks and how an effective project manager plans and manages risks throughout the project life-cycle.

Teams

Students will learn about and experience working within effective project teams.

International and National Standards

ISO 21500:2012 and ANSI/PMI 99-001-2017 Standards for Project Management (PMBoK 6th Edition)

Simulation

Students will apply the knowledge learned within a smart building simulation.

Student Feedback

“I enjoyed the projects the most as I felt that I was learning something that I might apply elsewhere and in my career.” Fall 2021
“I liked the use of both the smart building and personal projects to give us a chance to practice with a team and then test our abilities on our own.” Fall 2021
“I liked the concepts that the teacher talked about. He made the idea of project management really interesting and thought provoking.” Fall 2021
“I enjoyed the cases we did throughout the course where we were able to clearly learn how the things we learned are applicable in real life examples.” Fall 2021
“Personal projects were a unique opportunity to view our ventures through the lens of a project. We got to see how planning and organization can help a project through this approach.” Fall 2021
“I feel like I learned a lot about how project management works by doing the hands-on projects. Having a team project and then a personal project helped me learn with other people and then try it on my own. The professor was also always very friendly and accommodating.” Fall 2021

Schedule

Offered: Fall On-Campus, Spring On-Campus^*

Week 1Project Management Life Cycle

Project Management Life Cycle and Processes
Initiating the Project
Identifying and Selecting Projects( Decision Making)

Week 2Selecting Projects

Proposed solutions
Bid/no-bid decisions
Proposals

Week 3Work Breakdown Structure

Defining Scope, Quality, Responsibility, and Activity Sequence
Create a Work Breakdown Structure (Ch.4)

Week 4Project Organizations

MBTI, VIA Strengths
Business Case for a Positive Workplace
Engagement

Week 5Techniques for scheduling a project;

Developing the Schedule

Week 6Costs, Budget

Resource Utilization

Week 7Techniques for budgeting a Project

Determining Costs, Budget, and Earned Value (Ch.7)
Key Points Review 7

Week 8Break

Week 9Earned Value

Developing a Risk Matrix

Week 10Resource Utilization

Project Performance Measurement
Cost Control
Closing the project

Week 11Risk

Ethics
Professional resposnibility
Certifications & professional registration

Week 12Agile PM

Leading vs managing
Managing conflict

Week 13Project communications & documentation

Types of project organizations

Week 14Review for Final Exam

^*All course content, including schedule, topics, and books are subject to change semester-to-semester. Course costs are dependent on students' individual situations, including but not limited to, online vs on-campus enrollment, in-state vs out-of-state enrollment, and scholarships. Not all books on this page may be required readings and additional readings may be assigned. Please check the UMD Schedule of Classes for most up to date semester offerings. Instructors give students specific semester details once they are enrolled.

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