2023-2024 Academic Catalog

MBA Project Management (MBAP)

MBAP-6605: Managing Projects (3 hours)

This course focuses on the management of projects, which is one of the major growth areas in the field of management. This course will provide students with a deep understanding of project management by introducing the processes and knowledge areas recommended by the Project Management Institute for effective initiation, planning and execution, monitoring and control, and closure of projects.

MBAP-6610: Project Resources and Teams (3 hours)

This course focuses on the Executing process group within the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) to include human resources, communication, and stakeholder management. Emphasis on the competencies required to lead projects using global teams during the execution phase. In-depth review of PMP CAPM exam requirements. Prerequisite: B or higher in MBAP-6605.

MBAP-6615: Project Monitoring and Control (3 hours)

This course focuses on the Monitoring and Control process group within the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) to include scope, time cost, quality, and risk management practices. Advanced scheduling and budgeting processes, project schedule and cost control techniques, quality and risk management will also be addressed. In-depth review of PMP and CAPM exam requirements. Prerequisite: B or higher in MBAP-6605.