INFO 4125

INFO 4125

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2022-2023.

This introductory course will emphasize the interpersonal skills necessary by project teams to manage demanding industry projects. Through a semester long simulated IS project, students will develop and apply a range of skills including time management, effective conflict resolution, negotiation, risk management, change control, and appropriate goal setting to adequately manage and execute their projects. Students will work in teams to engage in the 5 phases of the project management life cycle which includes: project initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and project closure.

When Offered Fall.

Outcomes
  • Define industry project management lingo and terms.
  • Use a range of project management skills such as time management, self- management, risk management and conflict resolution to solve a complex multi-faced Information Science (IS) project.
  • Systematically apply the 5 phases of the Project Management (PM) life cycle to solve a simulated IS project.
  • Collaborate in teams to cohesively execute and manage an IS software project.
  • Devise strategies to address teaming challenges and create more inclusive IS teaming experience.
  • Establish a team contract stipulating the team's acceptable modes of conduct.
  • Reflect on how prior diverse (racial, cultural, ethnic etc.) project team experiences affect our understanding of project management best practices.

View Enrollment Information

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: INFO 5125

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 17866 INFO 4125   LEC 001

    • MW Upson Hall 216
    • Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
    • Cleare, S

  • Instruction Mode: In Person