APDZ 441 Project Management

5 credits

Examines essential strategies and methods for managing projects. Students apply a step-by-step methodology to develop plans, apply project management concepts, demonstrate presentation skills and perform a post project review for projects specific to the design field.

Prerequisites: Admission to BTAD program.
Quarters Offered: Fall

Global Outcome(s)
This course teaches to the global outcome of Teamwork.

Student Outcomes/Competencies:
Upon successful completion of the course the student will be able to:

Describe project management and the phases of managing a project
Identify and discuss the unique nature of projects in the design field
Identify project goals and objectives and make project proposals
Create simple project plans including projecting costs, a project schedule, tracking, and controlling the project to meet customer needs
Set-up project monitoring systems and explain the importance of constant monitoring
Discuss and apply project management principles
Describe stakeholder analysis and Gantt Charts
Present project proposals, plans, and progress reports to key stakeholders
Undertake a post project review
Explain the software resources and tools that industry uses for architectural, graphic, and industrial design to help them manage their projects