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Construction Engineering and Management Spring 2015 Graduate Course Announcement CVEN 5236 Project Management Systems Course Information: Class Time: W 6:30 - 9:15 PM Location: North Classroom Credits: 3 Description: This course explores the fundamentals of the International Standard supported by the Project Management institute’s (PMI) Project Management Body of Knowledge. Using a range of case studies and project work, the course prepares students for PMI’s Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) or Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification tests. Pre-requisite: None. Course Organization: Students read assignments prior to class so they are prepared to discuss concepts during class. Quizzes are given weekly and cover discussed material. Learning Objectives: • Address the basic nature of managing projects and the advantages and disadvantages to this approach • Introduce the characteristics, techniques, and problems associated with initiating, planning, executing, controlling and closeout of projects • Develop a management perspective about projects to help develop future project managers Instructor: Robert W. Kois [email protected]
