DC 602 - Project Management and Communication

Credits: 4
Project management is an organized approach to problem-solving which can have broad applications in virtually any field. This course focuses on the fundamentals of project management, with a focus on the role of communication in project success. Through a study of the principles of project management and organizational skills, students will develop perspectives on successful project practices, and develop the skills needed to organize and plan for a project of practically any size. Topics will include project management tools and processes, stakeholder management, constraint management, project planning, effective communication, change management, and conflict and scope management. Students will use multiple online modalities to apply their knowledge in real-world settings and develop an understanding of techniques which can be applied across a wide variety of organizations and industries.