In all industries, from manufacturing to service and information systems, project management is a necessary tool for businesses
and organizations to achieve their objectives and yield results. This course will concretely elucidate the nature and benefits
of project management by introducing real-world initiatives from familiar cases and businesses. Students will develop their
project management skills through experiential learning of project management methods.
Students will develop their project management skills through experiential learning of project management methods.
- You will be able to explain how project management benefits business.
- You will be able to practice project management methods.
- You will be able to explain the role of a project management.
| Class schedule | HW assignments (Including preparation and review of the class.) | Amount of Time Required | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1． | Guidance Explanation of the course’s learning objectives, expected outcomes, lecture plans, assignments, and assessment. You will plan a project where you can practice your own project management. |
Investigate cases of project management. | 180minutes |
| 2． | Experience project management through a game Students will create projects and compete with each other in effectively achieving a high quality objective within the given time. |
Organize lessons of project management experiences. Fill out the communication sheet. |
180minutes |
| 3． | Project management in businesses We will examine project management based on a case study from the manufacturing industry. |
Investigate cases of project management in businesses. | 180minutes |
| 4． | Project management in businesses We will examine project management based on a case study from the service industry. |
Investigate cases of project management in businesses. Fill out the communication sheet. | 180minutes |
| 5． | Project management in businesses We will examine project management based on a case study from the information and communication technology (ICT) industry. |
Investigate cases of project management in businesses. Fill out the communication sheet. | 180minutes |
| 6． | Time management We will learn time management methods by referring to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK®). |
Investigate cases of time management. Fill out the communication sheet. | 180minutes |
| 7． | Cost management We will learn cost management methods by referring to the PMBOK®. |
Investigate cases of cost management. | 180minutes |
| 8． | Stakeholder management We will learn communication and stakeholder management methods by referring to the PMBOK. |
Investigate cases of communication and stakeholder management. Fill out the communication sheet. | 180minutes |
| 9． | Risk management We will learn risk management methods by referring to the PMBOK. |
Investigate cases of risk management. | 180minutes |
| 10． | Quality management We will learn risk management methods by referring to the PMBOK. |
Investigate cases of quality management. Fill out the communication sheet. | 180minutes |
| 11． | Presentation Report on your own experiences of managing a project and incorporating project management techniques. |
Write the final paper. Prepare a presentation. | 180minutes |
| 12． | Discussion We will discuss each presentation and how they can be improved. |
Revise the final paper. Prepare a presentation. Fill out the communication sheet. | 180minutes |
| 13． | Presentation Present the results of the discussion on how your project management can be improved. |
Submit the final paper and communication sheet. | 180minutes |
| 14． | Other information relevant to project management We will examine the history, organization, and qualifications of project management. |
Investigate the history, organization, and qualifications of project management. | 180minutes |
| Reflect all the classes and solve any question about the lessons | |||
| Total. | - | - | 2520minutes |
| Classroom contribution | Papers | Total. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 25% | 25% | 50% |
| 2. | 15% | 15% | 30% |
| 3. | 10% | 10% | 20% |
| Total. | 50% | 50% | - |
Classroom contribution (providing and presenting information for investigation and analysis): 50%; papers: 50%; a total of
60% or more will be the passing grade.
Gather information from newspapers and the media to see how project management figures in background of technological development
and business.
- 11:00-13:00 on Saturday. Please schedule appointment meetings an hour before the class or as needed.
- Course that cultivates an ability for utilizing knowledge
- Course that cultivates a basic interpersonal skills
- Course that cultivates a basic self-management skills
- Course that cultivates a basic problem-solving skills
| Work experience | Work experience and relevance to the course content if applicatable |
|---|---|
| N/A | N/A |
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