Initiating the Project

 

Discussion Question #1

DQ #1: Using an example of your own, describe a project in terms that are common to most projects.

  

COURSE OBJECTIVES: 

Upon completion of this course, the student will acquire and demonstrate enhanced:

· Knowledge of key concepts in project management.

· Abilities to develop project scope based on business and compliance requirements

· Identification of key stakeholders

· Identification of risks, assumptions, and project constraints

· Define, develop, and gain approval for the project charter

Be able to perform project assessment while considering constraints

REQUIRED TEXT 

Kloppenborg, T., Anantatmula, V., & Wells, K. (2019). Contemporary project management (4th ed).  Stamford, CT: Cengage Learning. 

Pinto, J.K. (2019). Project Management: Achieving Competitive Advantage (5th ed). Boston: Pearson