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Fundamentals of Program Management: Course Overview and Expectations

This course on Program Management (ITFN 2123) at Clayton State University provides a comprehensive introduction to the principles and practices essential for managing projects effectively. Students will explore topics such as the Triple Constraint—balancing scope, time, and cost while ensuring quality. Course requirements include a survey for understanding students' backgrounds and interests, focusing on their career goals and relevant experiences. The syllabus includes readings, assignments, and discussions that foster engagement and learning in project management.

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Fundamentals of Program Management: Course Overview and Expectations

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  1. Fundamentals of Program Management ITFN 2123Introduction

  2. Syllabus • Instructor’s Contract with students • On-line from home pagehttp://cims.clayton.edu/knagelhttp://kahuna.clayton.edu/knagel

  3. Student Survey • Your Full First and Last Names • Name you want to be called in class • Year (ex. freshman) • Major • Anticipated degree & graduation date • Career goal after graduation

  4. Pre-Requisites • Did you take ITFN 1112? • Math requirement 1221? • COMM 1001? • English requirement 1102? For each list:Course name and number, Semester taken, Grade, and Instructor

  5. Overview of Textbook • Look at Table of Contents • Look at sub-parts of chapters

  6. Student Contract On back of student info survey, List at least 2 topics that are interesting to you. Briefly, explain why.These reasons may be: • Related to your career goals • Learning problem solving • Personal interest

  7. Why Project Management? • What is it’s impact in America? • Size & Costs • Solutions & Failures Standishgroup.com - CHAOS Research

  8. Triple Constraint Balancing • Scope • Time • Cost While maintaining Quality! Time = $

  9. Leadership and professionalism are crucial. Know what your sponsor expects from the project, and learn from your mistakes. Trust your team and delegate decisions. Know the business. Stand up for yourself. Be a team player. Stay organized and don’t be overly emotional. Work on projects and for people you believe in. Think outside the box. There is some luck involved in project management, and you should always aim high. Good Project Management Skills from The Apprentice

  10. Assignment for Thursday, January 11 • Read Chapter 1, Introduction to Project Management • Be prepared to answer simple questions • Bring questions • Join in discussion during next class

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