Project Management Courses

PM 694a – Construction Project Management (Elective)

3.0 Semester Credit Hours

Catalog Description

This course will introduce students to the responsibilities and risks that the project team will experience on a typical project.  Students will learn how to utilize field engineering systems and procedures to effectively meet project objectives.

Syllabus

Please note that this elective course can replace another PM course, with the exception of PM 601:Fundamentals of Project Management and PM 685:Project Management Case Study and Research.

Please contact the Department for further details.

Students' comments on the course:

Summer 2006:

- "The variety of experience in the class members was as useful as the readings. The instructor promotes and encourages discussion and participation. Posting of class assignments on Blackboard was helpful!"

- "Interaction with other students. Chance to share unique perspectives with other students and instructors!"

- "Well organized, well presented and innovative in approach and delivery. Great job! Guest speakers were excellent and relevant. Instructor very knowledgeable and professional."

- "Excellent having a guest instructor. Instructor prepared an agenda for every class. Used Blackboard more effectively than any other class I have been in...enjoyed interaction with classmates. Excited that the MSPM Program is expanding its curriculum. "

- " Very enjoyable in many ways – instructor, classmates, reading material, guest speakers interactive class discussions, exercises, dinner provided, compressed summer schedule. This is a favorite class because of instructor’s knowledge, preparation, enthusiasm, and support!"

- "Most everything – I really liked the subject matter. Course provided real world learning and practical application. David did an outstanding job teaching this class (***** five stars). Having dinner provided really helped me as a working student. "