PJM 6120 — Project Scope, Schedule and Cost Planning
3 semester hoursGraduateLecture
Integrates scope, schedule, and cost planning to offer students a deep dive into project definition, stakeholder needs assessment, cost estimation, and schedule development. Explores practical tools for translating needs into measurable project scope documents, creating resource-loaded schedules, managing trade-offs, and controlling scope creep. Emphasizes developing budget baselines, handling variances, managing project costs, and utilizing earned value analysis for cost and schedule oversight. Offers students an opportunity to obtain the skills to optimize project plans, manage bottlenecks, and establish contingencies, enhancing project management proficiency.