Project Management Concentration
School of Public Service Leadership
Learners in the Project Management concentration build their understanding of project management and balance theoretical knowledge with practical application to develop the skills needed to implement strategic and innovative project management functions within organizations. Learners expand and apply their knowledge of how projects are created, budgeted, managed, and completed. Learners also assess operational needs related to effective change management, quality control, and efficient processes required to execute complex projects and maintain cost-effective outcomes, while focusing on practices that determine milestones in the workplace.
Four Required Courses
16 quarter credits
| PUAD7012 |
Project Management Framework
In this course, learners gain and demonstrate knowledge of project
management roles, project scope, time management, and organizational
structures. Learners assess various theories as well as communication
and collaboration strategies. In addition, learners examine and apply
the foundational elements of project management and identify current
issues related to project management. | 4 quarter credits |
|---|---|---|
| PUAD7022 |
Project Management Principles and Practices
Learners in this course analyze project management within public
administration, private sector organizations that provide public
services, nonprofit organizations, and government agencies. Learners
apply project management skills across varied sectors and demonstrate
their understanding of project design, planning, and innovation. | 4 quarter credits |
| PUAD7032 |
Project Management Risks, Changes, and Challenges
In this course, learners develop their knowledge of project
management roles as well as identify and prioritize project risks,
communication and change management for project scope, and industry
challenges. | 4 quarter credits |
| PUAD7042 |
Project Management Quality and Control
Learners in this course analyze quality assurance concepts, planning,
control systems, and tools and techniques. Learners also apply their
knowledge of the project management process and how it ensures
effective communication and collaboration as well as high quality
projects. | 4 quarter credits |
Total
16 quarter credits