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ORG_BEH 368-DL : Project Management

Description

In this course, students will learn the basics and best practices of project management and some of the tools and techniques that help manage projects smoothly and successfully. These include the essentials necessary for project success, the stages of project management, determining a project's feasibility, defining a vision for the project, setting measurable objectives, assessing resources and constraints, creating a managing a project plan, and dealing with change. This course is designed for those who have no knowledge of project management and for those who have been managing projects without any formal training. Its objective is to prepare project managers to plan, implement, monitor and evaluate projects of all kinds successfully, thus reducing stress and ineffective communication while increasing efficiency and success.

Northwestern students who are not in the School of Professional Studies must obtain consent from their college adviser, Dean’s Office, or program to enroll in this course.