PADM 5414 - Project Management

(KCM-HE, SBA-HE)

Fall. 3 credits. Letter grades only.

Enrollment limited to: Master of Public Administration (MPA) students.

R. Brenner.

This hands-on, graduate-level course is designed to prepare leaders how to best manage public sector projects including but not limited to government agencies, nonprofits, consulting firms, and think tanks. The goal of this course is to build project management strategies including fundamental processes as well as invest in innovative trends and new approaches to plan, manage, and implement projects. The class also includes skill building to effectively manage teams which includes leadership, equity, critical thinking, and conflict resolution. As a graduate-level course, students are expected have thoroughly read all assigned materials prior to class and to be well-prepared to participate meaningfully throughout the semester. This course is highly engaged, and students will be working on teams collaborating throughout the semester to practice these skills.

Outcome 1: Students will demonstrate how to plan, schedule, manage, and control projects including timelines, budgets, and all aspects of project implementation.

Outcome 2: Students will demonstrate effective management strategies and leadership skills including conflict resolution, forming project teams, and managing performance.