Computer Management & Information Systems

CMIS 535

Project Management Standard Processes

Sample Syllabus
Jo Ellen Moore, Ph.D., PMP

Prerequisite

Admission to an SIUE School of Business graduate program

Class Meetings

Wednesdays 6:00 to 10:30 pm
FH 3208

Course Materials

A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK Guide), 4th Ed.
ISBN: 9781933890517
Published by Project Management Institute (2009)

Course Scope and Objectives

In this course, students gain knowledge and understanding of the standard processes of project management, as defined by the Project Management Institute.  Students learn the inputs, tools/techniques, and outputs of processes performed by project managers in nine knowledge areas (integration, scope, human resources, communications, time, cost, quality, risk, and procurement).  Our goal is to attain the level of mastery associated with Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.

For more on the PMP certification, see:
http://www.pmi.org/CareerDevelopment/Pages/AboutCredentialsPMP.aspx

Grading

The following scale will be used to assign grades.

Percent of Total Possible Points  -  Grade

  93% or higher    -   A

  85 to 92%    -   B

  75 to 84%    -   C

  60 to 74%    -   D

  Less than 60%    -   F

The possible points in the course total 200.  The following areas of assessment will determine the total points you earn in the class:

Assessment                         Possible Points

Knowledge Area Quizzes             20

Mid-term Exam 1  (Jan 13)           40

Individual Project  (due Jan 20)   40

Final Exam  (Feb 10)                  100 

TOTAL POINTS   =  200

Week-by-Week Plan

WEEK 1: Nov 11

Topics:  Overview of course, PMP certification requirements, Fundamental PM concepts, The 5 Process Groups, The 9 Knowledge Areas

Associated Reading: Ch 1, 2, 3

WEEK 2: Nov 18

Topics:  Begin - Scope and Integration

Associated Reading: Ch 4, 5

[ NO CLASS on Nov 25 – Thanksgiving Break ]

WEEK 3: Dec 2

Topics:  Finish - Scope and Integration

Associated Reading: Ch 4, 5

WEEK 4: Dec 9

Topics:  Time

Associated Reading: Ch 6

WEEK 5: Dec 16

Topics:  Cost

Associated Reading: Ch 7

WEEK 6: Jan 13

Topics:  Mid-term Exam, HR

Associated Reading: Ch 9

WEEK 7: Jan 20

Topics:  Communications

Individual Project DUE

Associated Reading: Ch 10

WEEK 8: Jan 27

Topics:  Quality, Risk

Associated Reading: Ch 8, 11

WEEK 9: Feb 3

Topics:  Procurement, PMI Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct

Associated Reading: Ch 12

WEEK 10: Feb 10

FINAL EXAM:  During regular class time; Will be a full “sample” PMP certification exam