MSM 602 The Leadership Management Challenge (3.00)
Developed jointly with Aubrey Daniels International, this course will survey key leadership perspectives and prepare the student to utilize technical tools to bring out the best in people.
Cross listing(s): MBAM 602.
MSM 651 Delivering Org Excellence (3.00)
Prepares learners to lead change by using the Baldrige Award criteria to explore process improvement opportunities within an organization so that it can deliver added value to its customers.
Pre-requisite: MSM*602 MSM*612
Cross listing(s): MBAO 651.
MSM 657 Leading Projects in Contemporary Orgs (3.00)
Explores project management from a strategic perspective, focusing on development of leadership skills in the management of project teams. Examines the roles of the manager and management team; project selection, organization, and planning process; communications and negotiations; and the tactical and strategic implications in a project environment. Reviews management of business/computer information technology projects including development approaches, technical aspects of project estimation, and manual and automated project management tools.
Pre-requisite: MSM*602 MSM*612
Cross listing(s): MSM 655 MBAO 603.
MSM 658 Management of Project Performance (3.00)
Examines aspects of project risk, cost and schedule management. Identifies the management processes required to ensure the project is completed within budget and on schedule. Provides knowledge required to cost a project, develop a project plan, and allocate the necessary resources to manage a project; analyze risks and opportunities within projects, identify methods for reducing and mitigating risks, manage project performance, including quality, human resources, communications and procurement.
Pre-requisite: MSM*602 MSM*612 MSM*657
Cross listing(s): MBAO 615.
MSM 659 Project Monitoring & Delivery (3.00)
Examines various interrelated functions impacting project deliveries and how functions contribute to the strategic success of the enterprise. Provides the advanced knowledge required to develop, analyze and change a project plan, determine risk and allocate the necessary resources to effectively manage and complete a project in a simulated environment.
Pre-requisite: MSM*621 MSM*657 MSM*658
Cross listing(s): MBAO 659.