Week 1

WEEK 1Introduction to Project Management

AgendaIntroduction to BUS2303Introduction to Project

Management◦Project Definition◦Project Management Definition◦Project Manger◦Project Management Life Cycle

INTRODUCING BUS2303

Course Overview & HousekeepingIntroductions / Ice BreakerClass Rules

◦Cellphones◦Facebook  ◦Start and end of class times◦Attendance ◦Email (refer to blackboard)

Course Description & MethodsBroken down into 2 modules:

◦Project Management◦Databases.

Each module contains◦Assignments, ◦Hybrid activities and homework.◦A test.

There is no midterm or final exam.

Each Class You Can ExpectLecture.

◦Note: PowerPoint slides available through the 14 Week Schedule

Students are to take notes in preparation for end of class quiz

ResourceseText (Title:  BUS2303 – Microsoft Project 2010,

Author:  Microsoft Office Academic Course, ISBN:  9781119925088 $26.00)

Slides Online VideosDocument TemplatesDreamspark (ability to download MS Project)

Course Structure & ScheduleInformation found in Blackboard

◦Course Outline documentWeeks 1 – 7 Project Management theory in class

Microsoft Project application in your hybrid time.

Week 8 Project Management Test

Weeks 9 – 13 Database designMicrosoft Access application

Week 14 Database Theory and MS Access Test

EvaluationParticipation 12%

Weekly quizzes Hybrid work

Assignments 38% Project Management Internet Research WBS DB Design, Forms & Queries

Tests 50% Project 30% Access 20%

Scope of LearningThis course will:

◦Teach fundamentals, tools, and concepts of project planning, analysis, and control.

◦Discuss the role of the project manager as well as team members in managing a project

◦Practice fundamentals of project management

Scope of LearningThe course will not:

◦Provide sufficient training for certification

PROJECT MANAGEMENT INTRODUCTION

What is Project Management?Project Management, according to PMI, is the application of

knowledge, skills, tools and

techniques to project activities to

meet project requirements.

Who Is PMI?Project Management Institute.

Professional organization that governs the Project Management Industry.

Author of PMBOK.

Established professional certification. 

Definition of a ProjectAccording to PMI – it is a temporary

endeavor undertaken to create a unique product, service or result

In other words:◦Is Goal Specific – established objective◦Has a start and end date◦Has money, time and other resources

Characteristics of a ProjectHas a definite start and end dateHas resources: (can be money or

people etc)Has limitations (time & resources etc)

Follow a planned and organized approach

Specific Goal + Unique Outcome

Project Vs Operational Work DifferencesProjects OperationsTemporary OngoingOutput: unique Output: repetitivePurpose: Attain its objective and then terminate

Purpose: Sustain the business

Concludes when its specific objectives have been attained

Adopt a new set of objectives and the work continue

Project Vs Operational Work SimilaritiesPerformed by peopleConstrained by limited resourcesPlanned, executed, and

controlled Performance

Quality

Cost

Time

Examples of Project ManagementA business wanting to improve an

existing work processConstruction of a new buildingInstallation of a new computer

systemOffice moving to a new locationDeveloping a new product

Definition of Project ManagementDiscipline of planning, organizing,

securing, managing, leading, and controlling resources to achieve specific goals.

It answers: ◦What problem are you solving? ◦How are you going to solve?◦What is the plan (identifying the work,

resources and costs)

What Are Some Other Examples of Projects?

History of Project Management1950 +

◦Primarily delivering big project schedules based on an understanding of the order in which work activities must be completed

1980 – early 1990◦with software available; we now plan,

control, project costs and schedules

History of Project ManagementLate 1990’s - early 2000’s –

◦widely used for many different size of projects in a wide variety of industries

Early 2000’s - ◦Agile Project Management came

along.

Do You Recognize This?

Benefits of Project ManagementMeeting and exceeding customer

expectationsMeeting project deadlines &

accountabilityManaging project costs More efficient resource utilizationImproved communications

Liabilities of Project Management

Added processes and guidelines

Increased overhead and

administration

Additional time and effort

Why Learn PM?Becoming more and more

prominent based on:

◦Global competitors

◦Consumers are demanding to have their products and services developed and delivered better, faster and cheaper

Roles and Goals of PMExplicit Role:

◦Managing the project

PM must get other people to do what his or her project needs, often with limited authority

PM’s goal is to meet or exceed stakeholder expectations

What Do You Think Some of the Roles Are?Related Roles:

Planning, Leading, Negotiating, Communicating, Running interference, Prioritizing, etc

Responsibility to the OrganizationBridges the gap between senior

management and the project work

Tools Used◦Microsoft Project:

For Scheduling ◦Excel:

For project calculations and analysis◦Word: (build templates)◦PPT:

For communicating project information at a high level

◦Collaboration tools like Share Point

PM Techniques are ….Designed To Manage:

Scope Quality Costs Schedules

INTRODUCTION TO THE PROJECT LIFECYCLE

Processes of Project Management1. Initiating2. Planning3. Executing4. Controlling & Monitoring5. Closing

Project Management Process

Process Groups in Common TermsNo. Process Group Common Terms

1 Initiating

2 Planning

3 Executing

4 Controlling

5 Closing

Hybrid / HomeworkInternet Research

◦due midnight the night before Week 3 class

◦NO late assignments will be accepted

Become acquainted with Blackboard and the documents found under Course Documents

Quiz Time