EMGT 800K
Advanced Topics in Project Management; Best Practices in Project Management
Pre-requisite: EMGT 813, 823, 844 or equivalent Project Management experience
Spring 2007
Future semester offerings to be announced
Format: On-site and Distance Learning
Credits: 3
Instructor
Charles W. "Chick" Keller
Assistant Professor
(913) 897-8497 (office)
(913) 897-8682 (fax)
cwkeller@ku.edu
Course Description
The course uses case studies and research by Harold Kerzner to identify the characteristics of firms that best implement and apply the theory and practice of PM. Topics covered in the course include the following: strategic planning for project excellence; maturity models for Project Management implementation; integration of other processes such as risk management, quality management, and concurrent engineering with PM; the impact of organizational culture and management support on the implementation of PM; and training and education for the project manager.
Textbooks
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Course Objectives
The course uses case studies and research by Harold Kerzner to identify the characteristics of firms that best implement and apply the theory and practice of PM. Topics covered in the course include the following: strategic planning for project excellence; maturity models for Project Management implementation; integration of other processes such as risk management, quality management, and concurrent engineering with PM; the impact of organizational culture and management support on the implementation of PM; and training and education for the project manager.
