Apply for admission to this program Whether you're building a bridge, designing a new computer system, or completing a consulting contract, you're likely to be handling it as a project. Managers need the ability to manage projects, facilitate relationships between the project team and the customers, and balance competing demands among scope, time, cost and quality. This program will prepare individuals to manage complex projects given finite time lines. The program is open to anyone with a bachelor's degree and the desire to learn about project management. It will provide professionals with a convenient, practical, quality program that will allow them to develop the new skills that are needed in managing today's workplace while earning professional development credits that lead to an advanced degree.
Recent theory is discussed in relationship to management and project applications.
An introduction of the finance function and financial management of the firm, including techniques of financial analysis, working capital management, capital budgeting, the acquisition and management of corporate capital, and dividend policy. Analysis of how the financial manager influences the decision-making process within the firm. Emphasis on major tenents of the field, systems thinking, hoshin planning, and data collection and analysis. This course draws on the business foundation and project management concepts, theories and techniques, specifically emphasizing the role of the project manager in implementing and accomplishing project plans and objectives. Students may draw on topics from their workplace or may choose from projects provided by companies in our local area requesting consulting services in developing feasibility studies and project proposals.