KENNESAW STATE UNIVERSITY
GRADUATE COURSE PROPOSAL OR REVISION,
Cover Sheet (10/02/2002)
Course Number/Program Name INCM 9370/International Conflict Management
Department College of Humanities and Social Sciences
Degree Title (if applicable) Ph.D. in International Conflict Management
Proposed Effective Date Fall 2010
Check one or more of the following and complete the appropriate sections:
X New Course Proposal
Course Title Change
Course Number Change
Course Credit Change
Course Prerequisite Change
Course Description Change
Sections to be Completed
II, III, IV, V, VII
I, II, III
I, II, III
I, II, III
I, II, III
I, II, III
Notes:
If proposed changes to an existing course are substantial (credit hours, title, and description), a new course with a
new number should be proposed.
A new Course Proposal (Sections II, III, IV, V, VII) is required for each new course proposed as part of a new
program. Current catalog information (Section I) is required for each existing course incorporated into the
program.
Minor changes to a course can use the simplified E-Z Course Change Form.
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KENNESAW STATE UNIVERSITY
GRADUATE COURSE/CONCENTRATION/PROGRAM CHANGE
I.
Current Information (Fill in for changes)
Page Number in Current Catalog
Course Prefix and Number
Course Title
Credit Hours
Prerequisites
Description (or Current Degree Requirements)
II.
Proposed Information (Fill in for changes and new courses)
Course Prefix and Number INCM 9370_____________________________
Course Title International Project Management
Credit Hours 3-0-3
Prerequisites INCM 9001, 9002, and 9003
Description (or Proposed Degree Requirements)
This course provides an opportunity for the student to obtain the
fundamental skills related to international project management. Included
in this skill set are examinations of working in cross-cultural contexts,
working with diverse groups, and conflicts within and among international
organizations. A substantial amount of time in this class is spent on
developing the skills of grant writing, fundraising, project identification,
design, monitoring, implementation techniques and evaluation research.
This practicum-like team experience allows the students to envision an
international project, and write a grant that could support and provide for
an evaluation of the project.
III.
Justification
Obtaining the fundamental skills related to international project management
provide insight to the student from a standpoint beyond the traditional classroom
setting. The student will attain experience as well as broader perspective from an
international scope. The intent of an elective is to allow students to have
maximum flexibility in the selection of courses to build skills and knowledge
needed in their dissertation work.
IV.
Additional Information (for New Courses only)
Instructor: William Baker, Ph.D.
Text:
Prerequisites: INCM 9001, 9002, and 9003
Objectives:
 Demonstrate competence in the fundamentals of project management
 Be aware of the differences and similarities of project management in the
international arena from non- international situations
 Demonstrate competence in the skill set outlined in the Course Description.
 Successfully complete a project management experience with an international
organization.
Instructional Method
-Class discussion
Method of Evaluation
-Exams, oral presentation, research paper
V.
Resources and Funding Required (New Courses only)
Resource
Amount
Faculty
Other Personnel
Equipment
Supplies
Travel
New Books
New Journals
Other (Specify)
TOTAL
Funding Required Beyond
Normal Departmental Growth
The costs are included in the overall cost for
the new Ph.D. program and are not separate.
VI. COURSE MASTER FORM
This form will be completed by the requesting department and will be sent to the Office of the
Registrar once the course has been approved by the Office of the President.
The form is required for all new courses.
DISCIPLINE
COURSE NUMBER
COURSE TITLE FOR LABEL
(Note: Limit 16 spaces)
CLASS-LAB-CREDIT HOURS
Approval, Effective Term
Grades Allowed (Regular or S/U)
If course used to satisfy CPC, what areas?
Learning Support Programs courses which are
required as prerequisites
INCM
9370
International Project Mgt
3-0-3
Fall 2010
Regular
APPROVED:
________________________________________________
Vice President for Academic Affairs or Designee __
VII Attach Syllabus
INCM 9370: International Project Management
Ph.D. Program in International Conflict Management
Kennesaw State University
I. Professor Contact Information:
Dr. Bill Baker
Office: SO 5057
Phone: (770) 499-3234
Email: wbaker@kennesaw.edu
II. Course Pre-requisites, Co-requisites, and/or Other Restrictions:
INCM 9001, 9002, and 9003.
III. Course Description:
Course Description: This course provides an opportunity for the student to obtain the fundamental skills related to
international project management. Included in this skill set are examinations of working in cross-cultural contexts,
working with diverse groups, and conflicts within and among international organizations. A substantial amount of
time in this class is spent on developing the skills of grant writing, fundraising, project identification, design,
monitoring, implementation techniques, and evaluation research. This practicum-like team experience allows the
students to envision an international project, and write a grant that could support and provide for an evaluation of the
project.
IV. Student Learning Objectives/Outcomes: Successful completion of this course should empower the student
to:
1) Demonstrate competence in the fundamentals of project management
2) Be aware of the differences and similarities of project management in the international arena from noninternational situations
3) Demonstrate competence in the skill set outlined in the Course Description.
4) Successfully complete a project management experience with an international organization.
V. Textbooks and Materials
Cleland, David I. & Roland Gareis. (2004). Global Project Management Handbook: Planning. Wiley, NJ.
(electronic resource, 2006).
Dinsmore, Paul C. & Jeannette Cabanis-Brewin. (2006). The AMA Handbook of Project Management.
AMACOMM, NJ
Ward, Deborah. (2009). Effective Grants Management. Jones and Barlett, London.
VI. Course Outline
Week 1:
Introductions and general overview of course and student expectations. Students will be grouped
(3-5) to prepare a research project/presentation. Each student will also be assigned a chapter(s) to lead the class
discussion.
Week 2
Ward, Chapters 1-6, Class Discussion
Week 3
Chapters 7-10, Class Discussion. Group Research question due.
Week 4
Discussion of Research questions. Review of Ward. Exam.
Week 5
Exam on Ward due. Cleland:
Part I Management of Change by Project,
Part II National Development Projects
Week 6
Part III Increasing Corporate Competition
Part IV Strategic Management & Strategic Project management
Part V Project Management to Concentrate on Resources
Part VI Cross-Cultural Project Management
Week 7
Part VII New International Challenges for Construction Project Implementation
Part VIII A Global Historical Project
Week 8
Dinsmore: Section 1 The Project Management (PM) Body of Knowledge
Section 2 The Profession of PM
Week 9
Group Articles, Books, and Abstract due with discussion
Week 10
Section 3 Organizational Issues in PM
Week 11
Group Literature Review due with discussion, Section 3 continued
Week 12
Section 4 Issues and Ideas in PM Practice
Week 13
Section 5 Industry Application of PM in Practice, Review of Dinsmore and Cleland
Week 14
Group Presentations and research paper due. Exam Cleland & Dinsmore
Week 15
Cleland & Dinsmore exam due
VII. Grading Policy
Grades will be calculated as follows:
Mid-term test: 15%
Final test: 35%
Oral Presentation: 15%
Research Paper: 35%
The research paper is a critical element of the course and should be taken very seriously. First, students will submit
a two-page statement describing their research question and explaining why it was selected. Next, students will
submit a list of at least 10 articles or three books on the topic and a brief abstract for each that presents the basic
argument, findings, and relevance for the student's question. Next, students will submit a critical literature review (810 pages). This will serve as the basis for a 15-minute in-class presentation. Finally, building on this discussion,
students will submit a 20-page research paper that includes a revised version of the literature review and the research
findings of an original research.
Grading scale: A: 90-100; B: 80-89; C: 70-79; D: 60-69; F: < 60
VIII. Academic Integrity
Every KSU student is responsible for upholding the provisions of the Student Code of Conduct, as published in the
Undergraduate and Graduate Catalogs. Section II of the Student Code of Conduct addresses the University's policy
on academic honesty, including provisions regarding plagiarism and cheating, unauthorized access to University
materials, misrepresentation/falsification of University records or academic work, malicious removal, retention, or
destruction of library materials, malicious/intentional misuse of computer facilities and/or services, and misuse of
student identification cards. Incidents of alleged academic misconduct will be handled through the established
procedures of the University Judiciary Program, which includes either an "informal" resolution by a faculty member,
resulting in a grade adjustment, or a formal hearing procedure, which may subject a student to the Code of Conduct's
minimum one semester suspension requirement.
IX. ADA Statement
Any student who, because of a disabling condition, may require some special arrangements in order to meet the
course requirements should contact the instructor as soon as possible to arrange the necessary accommodations.
Students should present appropriate verification from KSU disAbled Student Support Services. No requirement
exists that accommodations be made prior to completion of this approved University process. Accommodations are
arranged on an individualized, as-needed basis after the needs and circumstances have been evaluated. The
following individuals have been designated by the President of the University to provide assistance and ensure
compliance with the ADA. Should you require assistance or have further questions about the ADA, please contact:
Carol Pope, Asst. Dir. for disAbled Student Support Services
770-423-6443, 770-423-6667F, 770-423-6480TTY
cpope@kennesaw.edu
disAbled Student Support Services Website
http://www.kennesaw.edu/stu_dev/dsss/dsss.html