Instructor: Jim Moran Bexell 334 moranj@bus.orst.edu 737-8871
Office Hours: Tuesday
12-1pm Wednesday 10-11am
Thursday 1-2pm plus TA hours TBA
Welcome! This course focuses on a holistic
approach to project management. The
content deals with planning, scheduling, organizing, and managing projects -
e.g., product development, construction, information systems, new business, and
special events. The course includes
major topics such as Strategy, Priorities, Organization, Project Tools, and
Leadership. Primary class emphasis is on
the project management process and tools.
Project management is becoming increasingly more important in today’s
world. Mastery of key tools and concepts
could give you significant competitive advantage in the marketplace.
A.
To
provide experience in using the concepts, techniques, and decision tools
available to project managers.
B. To enlarge the
student's basic understanding of the importance of work breakdown structures
and networks to planning, scheduling, and controlling projects.
C.
To create an awareness of potential conflicts
and problems that can occur on projects.
D. To identify
appropriate behavior for successfully managing a project.
E.
To provide the student with a framework for a
complete computer-based information system for
managing projects.
F. To prepare the student to effectively
participate as a project team member.
APPROXIMATE Distribution
of Points for Final Grade & Grade Breakdown:
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125--Examination I 125--Examination II 85--Computer Exercise Assign’s 100--Term Paper (25 + 75) 10--Quiz 10--Miscellaneous 455 |
A B C D F |
90% 80 70 60 <60 |
HANDOUTS: Provided in the public folder (BA
462/562-Moran) for specific assignments.
SOFTWARE: The “official” software for the class will be
Microsoft Project 2002 for Windows.
Permission to use other software must be approved by the
instructor.
It is imperative that
you bring the text to class!!!!
A.
PROJECT: TERM PAPER (TP) – TOOLS AND INFORMATION
SYSTEMS
B.
COMPUTER PROJECT
EXERCISES (IN TEXT)
C.
CLASS PRESENTATION/PARTICIPATION
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DETAILS
A. PROJECT: TERM PAPER (TP) – TOOLS AND INFORMATION
SYSTEMS
PROJECT: TERM PAPER
(TP) – TOOLS AND INFORMATION SYSTEMS
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Project Plan
1.
Project Bkgrnd/Description 2.
Scope Statement 3.
Priority Analysis (general discussion): 4.
Risk Assessment/Response 5.
WBS & Preliminary Schedule – Gantt Chart 6.
Network Diagram 7.
Resource Allocation Sheet 8.
Cash Flow Requirements |
Project
Plan (Cont.) 9.
Managing the
Project 9.1 Stakeholder (social network) analysis 9.2 Keys to success 10. Project
Update
Problem Description Impact
on Project
Revised Project Estimates (Gantt, Network, Summary (after the update) |
Guidelines:
· The number of activities/tasks in your project is limited
to 20-25 (these are activities that
require resources).
· The report is NOT a ream of computer output. Use a narrative to explain each section. Explain the managerial implications of each
section. The narrative is as important
as your application of the tools and systems of the course to your project.
· Pick a project that
allows you to demonstrate the principles discussed in class.
· Think ahead to the
resources that will be used. The project
team will consist of, at least, four members plus you, as the project
manager. In the case of volunteer
labor, you must assign a wage in order to generate progress information.
· Assume that top management is reviewing this report. Their time is precious. Organize your report so that it is easy to
comprehend and follow. Embed figures and
tables into the text. Do not
use an appendix.
· Building patios,
garages, barns, and wedding planning are trivial projects not considered valid
term projects.
· Be realistic and create
a project scenario that is either resource constrained and/or time constrained.
· To avoid panic, adhere
to the schedule of “Progress Checks” and the Mid-Term submission (see course
schedule).
Remember that your charge is to demonstrate your understanding of the systems, tools, and concepts discussed in the class through your project and narrative.
Typewritten memos responding to the questions contained in Computer Project Exercise Part 1,2, 3, 4, and 5 will be treated as homework assignments.
· Use Microsoft Project
2002.
· Submit as a formal memo
to the instructor and in the proper format (stapling, landscape/portrait, etc.).
· Be sure to address each
issue.
· Re-state (copy) each
question and then present your answer.
· Make it neat, complete,
with minimum pages, and embed all diagrams
Assignment and MSProject
assistance is provided during weekly group help sessions (in Bexell 324). Individual assistance is available during the
instructor’s office hours and other scheduled help sessions. You are not required to attend any of these
sessions but it is highly recommended you take advantage of this opportunity to
learn MSProject 2002 which is used for the computer project exercises and the
Term Paper Project.
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C. CLASS
PARTICIPATION
Students are expected to
come prepared to discuss the material assigned for that date and take an active
role in class activities. During several classes, you are asked to participate
in the review of specific case studies.
Be sure to review the assigned Case Studies before class and be
prepared to contribute to class discussion.
All are expected to contribute significantly to all class discussions.
The
following describes my expectations of your class participation (which is
critical to the success of the class).
You are expected to participate in class, like a member participates
within project team. (Note:
Responding to questions from the instructor is not considered adequate
“class participation”; nor is just class attendance, although attendance is
necessary.):
· Excellent: Regularly asks good questions, makes
valuable observations, and answers questions effectively on an ongoing basis.
· Acceptable: A frequent participant,
but all questions, answers, or observations are not always effective, or not on
an ongoing
basis.
· Not Acceptable: Only participates
infrequently or very rarely, or questions/answers do not reflect adequate
preparation
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D. Other Important Matters
·
You
are expected to adhere to the
· Students are expected to be honest and
ethical in their academic work. Academic
dishonesty is defined as an intentional act of deception in one of the
following areas:
o
cheating-
use or attempted use of unauthorized materials, information or study aids
o
fabrication-
falsification or invention of any information
o
assisting-
helping another commit an act of academic dishonesty
o
tampering-
altering or interfering with evaluation instruments and documents
o
plagiarism-
representing the words or ideas of another person as one's own
·
The
goal of
·
Students
with documented disabilities who may need accommodations, who have any
emergency medical information the instructor should know of, or who need
special arrangements in the event of evacuation, should make an appointment
with the instructor as early as possible, no later than the first week of the
term. In order to arrange alternative
testing, the student should make the request at least one week in advance of
the test. Students seeking
accommodations must register with the Office of Services for Students with
Disabilities.
·
No
make-up exams will be given and late assignments are not accepted. Students will receive zero points
unless: there are extreme circumstances;
the instructor is notified in advance;
and an acceptable written excuse or official verification is presented prior to
rescheduling the exam or the assignment due date.
·
Regular
class attendance is strongly encouraged.
If you miss class, it is your responsibility to pick up missed handouts,
etc. I strongly suggest you team-up with another student to cover for you in
the event you do miss a class.
·
All
work which is submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements of this
course must be solely completed by the student submitting the work. Violations of this requirement will be
formally addressed and students will receive no credit for the assignment. This does not preclude the opportunity for
students to “work together” before submitting the assignment.
·
No
communication devices are allowed in the classroom.
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Other Issues:
· Be sure to bring hard
copies of the Chapter Slides & Handouts to class. Copies of these documents are in the
MSOutlook Public Folder – BA462/562-Moran.
è Slides are in the
MATERIAL folder
è Handouts are in the
HANDOUTS folder (Good idea to get a
copy of the complete set during the first week.)
· Review of training
videos (developed by Dr. Erik Larson) on MSProject and other topics are highly
recommended and are available at è http://abu.bus.oregonstate.edu/media/Project02/index.htm
Note: A current picture must be on file or you
must have your picture taken by the COB electronic photo staff by the
2nd class of the
term.
IMPORTANT NOTE: This syllabus is a guide, not a contract, and
therefore may be changed as necessary.
If changes are made, I will
announce and discuss them in class.