PM 817 (01) - Managing Project Portfolios

This course addresses the processes and techniques used in the strategic management of project portfolios. Students examine the decision-making tools, techniques, and rationale used to reach consensus for funding specific programs and projects and to bring them into the tactical layer for execution. Students will study various objective methodologies, benefit measurement techniques as well as market analytics, competitive analysis, and market driven approaches. Strategic planning and management, and its link to Project Portfolio Management, will also be discussed during this course. Students identify their capstone project and create the associated Proposal/Business Case and Project Charter.