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CPS Online   Coll of Professional Studies :: Project Management

PM 800 (01) - Introduction to Project Management

Intro to Project Management

Online Course Delivery Method: Online Asynchronous
Credits: 3.0
Term: Fall 2024 - Term 1 (08/26/2024 - 10/18/2024)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading
Class Size:   30  
CRN: 14932
This is a survey course introducing project management as a profession and an academic field of study. It provides the foundation for more advanced project management courses. It is a prerequisite to other courses in the degree program unless permission is granted. The student is introduced to the Project Management Body of Knowledge, (PMBOK Guide), as well as other international standards. Students will examine key tools and methodologies in use to manage large, complex projects and explore how these tools and techniques can be used to assess the project's overall status, its variance from the project plan and evaluate alternative recovery scenarios. Students will be introduced to the roles of project and program managers in today's enterprise and the tradeoffs they make among triple constraints of scope, time and cost.
Advisor Approval Required. Contact your Academic Advisor for approval and registration.
Equivalent(s): PM 800G
Instructors: Emily Grime
Start Date End Date Days Time Location
8/26/2024 10/18/2024 Hours Arranged ONLINE
CPS Online   Coll of Professional Studies :: Project Management

PM 811 (01) - Project Chartering and Planning

Project Charter & Plan

Online Course Delivery Method: Online Asynchronous
Credits: 3.0
Term: Fall 2024 - Term 2 (10/28/2024 - 12/20/2024)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading
Class Size:   30  
CRN: 14933
Studies have shown that nearly 75% of commercial projects are deemed to have not met the expectations of their funding sponsors. As professionals committed to effective project management, how do we change this paradigm? In this course, students start by learning how a project charter refines a project idea in a more concrete project narrative. Students develop a project's work breakdown structure and establish a realistic project schedule and budget. Students conduct project risk identification and assessment sessions to evaluate the overall risk posture of the project. Students will define the communications and change control plans.
Prerequisite(s): PM 800 with minimum grade of B- or PM 800G with minimum grade of B-
Equivalent(s): PM 811G
Instructors: Paula Shafer
Start Date End Date Days Time Location
10/28/2024 12/20/2024 Hours Arranged ONLINE
CPS Online   Coll of Professional Studies :: Project Management

PM 815 (01) - Negotiation, Contracting, and Procurement

Negotn, Contrctng & Procuremnt

Online Course Delivery Method: Online Asynchronous
Credits: 3.0
Term: Fall 2024 - Term 1 (08/26/2024 - 10/18/2024)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading
Class Size:   30  
CRN: 16429
Outsourcing is becoming more and more critical in todays economic environment making it essential that a project manager in the multi-national marketplace have a firm understanding of the negotiating, contracting and procurement environment and potential pitfalls. This course will address the interdependence of the make-or-buy decision-making process and the success of many projects in terms of risk management as well as achieving acceptable financial goals. Students will explore contracting pitfalls by addressing and proving an understanding of the key factors, regulations, and vocabulary which are critical for the project manager to be able to employ in their business dealings with contracting and legal departments.
Advisor Approval Required. Contact your Academic Advisor for approval and registration.
Prerequisite(s): (PM 800 with minimum grade of B- or PM 800G with minimum grade of B- ) and (PM 811 with minimum grade of B- or PM 811G with minimum grade of B- ) and (PM 813 with minimum grade of B- or PM 813G with minimum grade of B- )
Equivalent(s): PM 815G
Campuses not allowed in section: Durham
Instructors: James Holst
Start Date End Date Days Time Location
8/26/2024 10/18/2024 Hours Arranged ONLINE
CPS Online   Coll of Professional Studies :: Project Management

PM 817 (01) - Managing Project Portfolios

Managing Project Portfolios

Online Course Delivery Method: Online Asynchronous
Credits: 3.0
Term: Fall 2024 - Term 2 (10/28/2024 - 12/20/2024)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading
Class Size:   30  
CRN: 14936
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.
Prerequisite(s): PM 813 with minimum grade of B- or PM 813G with minimum grade of B-
Equivalent(s): PM 817G
Instructors: Stephen Onu
Start Date End Date Days Time Location
10/28/2024 12/20/2024 Hours Arranged ONLINE
CPS Online   Coll of Professional Studies :: Project Management

PM 819 (01) - Total Quality Management

Total Quality Management

Online Course Delivery Method: Online Asynchronous
Credits: 3.0
Term: Fall 2024 - Term 1 (08/26/2024 - 10/18/2024)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading
Class Size:   30  
CRN: 14937
A sound quality management strategy and plan are critical in today's complex business organizations and projects. Students in this course will review the history of quality efforts from Deming, Juran and Crosby in the setting of the original quality efforts, international competition, and the concept of Six-Sigma as initiated by the Motorola Corporation in response to that competition. The use of the Baldrige Excellence Framework for designing, implementing, and improving project and organizational practices that influence quality will be explored. Students will examine multiple specific process improvement approaches they could apply within their organizational / project quality plans, approaches such as preventions over Inspection and continuous Improvement of processes.
Advisor Approval Required. Contact your Academic Advisor for approval and registration.
Equivalent(s): PM 819G
Instructors: Paula Shafer
Start Date End Date Days Time Location
8/26/2024 10/18/2024 Hours Arranged ONLINE
CPS Online   Coll of Professional Studies :: Project Management

PM 820 (01) - Introduction to Lean Management

Intro to Lean Practices

Online Course Delivery Method: Online Asynchronous
Credits: 1.0
Term: Fall 2024 - Term 2 (10/28/2024 - 12/20/2024)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading
Class Size:   30  
CRN: 16430
A knowledge of lean management and how it enhances business operations is required for today's project managers and operational managers. In this introductory course, students will explore the concepts and principles associated with lean management approaches. Through the study of actual lean implementations, students will develop an understanding of the relationship between lean management and agile management.
Equivalent(s): PM 820G
Campuses not allowed in section: Durham
Instructors: Keith Wade
Start Date End Date Days Time Location
10/28/2024 12/20/2024 Hours Arranged ONLINE
CPS Online   Coll of Professional Studies :: Project Management

PM 850 (01) - Project Management Integrative Capstone

Project Management Capstone

Online Course Delivery Method: Online Synchronous
Credits: 3.0
Term: Fall 2024 - Full Term (08/26/2024 - 12/09/2024)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading
Class Size:   30  
CRN: 14940
This integrative capstone is the final course in the Master of Science in Project Management program. All other required coursework must have been completed prior to receiving approval to register for this course. Students in this course will have the opportunity to apply the principles learned in the entire program of study and will demonstrate competence by integrating and applying those skills to a real-world scenario. Students will apply knowledge in a group case study setting while documenting the decision-making process, and will analyze methodologies and rationale for selecting those methodologies in a project log including templates designed and used, case study analytical results, and decision outcome analysis/results.
Advisor Approval Required. Contact your Academic Advisor for approval and registration.
Equivalent(s): PM 850G
Instructors: Karen White
Start Date End Date Days Time Location
8/26/2024 12/9/2024 T 6:40pm - 8:00pm ONLINE
CPS Online   Coll of Professional Studies :: Political Science-CPSO

POL 554 (01) - Law and Society

Law and Society

Online Course Delivery Method: Online Asynchronous
Credits: 4.0
Term: Fall 2024 - Term 2 (10/28/2024 - 12/20/2024)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading
Class Size:   30  
CRN: 15256
This course is designed to provide an interdisciplinary approach to study of the law, incorporating history, philosophy, economics, political science, sociology, and psychology. Students are introduced to law in society by focusing on social and legal theory analysis from a critical perspective. Beginning with a historical overview of the law, learners explore the variety of forces that shape the law as well as its impact on society at large. In addition, the course provides a basic introduction to legal reasoning and the law in the context of society. Landmark United States Supreme Court criminal and civil cases will also be examined.
Equivalent(s): POL 554G
Campuses not allowed in section: Durham
Attributes: HumanBehav&Social Sys (Gen Ed)
Instructors: JoAnne Shayne
Start Date End Date Days Time Location
10/28/2024 12/20/2024 Hours Arranged ONLINE
CPS Online   Coll of Professional Studies :: Psychology-CPSO

PSY 410 (01) - Introduction to Psychology

Introduction to Psychology

Online Course Delivery Method: Online Asynchronous
Credits: 4.0
Term: Fall 2024 - Term 1 (08/26/2024 - 10/18/2024)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading
Class Size:   30  
CRN: 15148
This survey course provides an introduction to the science of psychology. It examines many of the major areas of applied and experimental psychology. A selection of topics from the following specialty areas are covered: History of Psychology, Research Methods, Biological Psychology, Cognition, Learning, Memory, Human Development, Stress, Emotion, Health Psychology, Personality Theories, Psychopathology, and Social Psychology. Students will apply knowledge of these topics to interpret personal experiences, current events, societal issues, and practical problems.
Advisor Approval Required. Contact your Academic Advisor for approval and registration.
Equivalent(s): PSY 501G
Mutual Exclusion : PSYC 401
Campuses not allowed in section: Durham
Attributes: Social Science (Discovery), HumanBehav&Social Sys (Gen Ed)
Start Date End Date Days Time Location
8/26/2024 10/18/2024 Hours Arranged ONLINE
CPS Online   Coll of Professional Studies :: Psychology-CPSO

PSY 410 (02) - Introduction to Psychology

Introduction to Psychology

Online Course Delivery Method: Online Asynchronous
Credits: 4.0
Term: Fall 2024 - Term 2 (10/28/2024 - 12/20/2024)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading
Class Size:   30  
CRN: 15149
This survey course provides an introduction to the science of psychology. It examines many of the major areas of applied and experimental psychology. A selection of topics from the following specialty areas are covered: History of Psychology, Research Methods, Biological Psychology, Cognition, Learning, Memory, Human Development, Stress, Emotion, Health Psychology, Personality Theories, Psychopathology, and Social Psychology. Students will apply knowledge of these topics to interpret personal experiences, current events, societal issues, and practical problems.
Equivalent(s): PSY 501G
Mutual Exclusion : PSYC 401
Campuses not allowed in section: Durham
Attributes: Social Science (Discovery), HumanBehav&Social Sys (Gen Ed)
Instructors: Leia Friedman
Start Date End Date Days Time Location
10/28/2024 12/20/2024 Hours Arranged ONLINE