Project Management

The goal of this Course Project is for you to learn how to create a Project Plan in MS Project and how to effectively use the cost and schedule tools in MS Project to successfully manage project costs and schedule. This Course Project requires the use of Microsoft Project,

 

Guidelines

The Course Project is divided into several parts covering the following components.

         Project Proposal

         Scope Statement

         WBS

         Priority Matrix

         Task Duration and Cost Estimates 

         Resources 

         Network Diagram

         Gantt Chart

         Detailed Resource Loaded Schedule

         Balancing Scope and Budget Discussion

         Resource Leveling

         RACI

         Earned Value Analysis

         Project Status Communication

 

Main Deliverables

You select a project for your Course Project. The project can be one that you are working on as part of their regular job, a case study you have completed in the past, or a project that you want to plan, either business or personal. You need to choose a project that you are very familiar with it and understand its various elements. The project topic request will be submitted as a graded assignment. A one-page document outlining your proposed project. This document should contain particulars, such as what will be created, how long it would likely take, and how much it would likely cost.

2. Final Course Project Report - 110 points

 Grading Rubric - Final Course Project

Scope Statement	5 points
WBS	5 points
Priority Matrix	5 points
Task Duration and Cost Estimates	10 points
Resources	5 points
Network Diagram	5 points
Gantt Chart	5 points
Detailed Resource Loaded Schedule	15 points
Balancing Scope and Budget Discussion	5 points
Resource Leveling	15 points
RACI	5 points
Earned Value Analysis	20 points
Project Status Communication	10 points
Total =	110 points

3. PowerPoint for Project Report - 70 points

PowerPoint Grading Rubric 

Category	Points	%
Design - flow, slide usage and other items on the appearance and construction of the presentation.	14	20%
Business content - Convincing presentation of business benefits of recommendation.	25	35%
Technical content - Clear presentation of appropriate, non-detailed technical information	24	35%
Wrap-up - Closure and wrap-up (must have at least one slide on this). Leave the reader with the reasons to support your recommendation	7	10%
Total	70