IDS 460 - Project Management
Syllabus
Class Location/Time: Rm. EBA-256 Tuesdays 7:00 – 9:40
Instructor: Robert Judge
Email:
rjudge@mail.sdsu.edu
Phone:
(760) 505-7075 mobile
Office Hours (SS - 3114): Mon/Wed 4:00-5:00, Tuesday 1:00-3:00 and by appt.
CATALOG COURSE DESCRIPTION
Prerequisite: Business Administration 302.
Managing projects. Includes network modeling, defining activities and events, cost estimating
and reporting, single and multiple resource allocation and leveling. Computerized project
management software will be used.
INTRODUCTION
The world’s technical knowledge is doubling every two years, more companies are competing
internationally for scarce resources, and competitive advantage is shifting ever faster. Companies
cannot afford to be static – they must change to face a rapidly changing world. They need to be
able to understand their current processes for creating value and then identify ways to improve
on it. Project management is the set of tools and methods that allow organizations to change or
create new processes, products, tools and organizations while managing risk to schedule and
budget. This course provides the opportunity to learn project management principles that apply
to any program and industry. You will learn how projects are initiated, planned, executed, and
monitored and how knowledge is captured for use by future project teams. As a practical
application of the course reading and lectures, you will produce a full project plan covering all
phases and knowledge areas of project management.
OBJECTIVES
STUDENT LEARNING OBJECTIVES
BSBA Program Goals
BSBA students will graduate being:
 Effective Communicators
 Critical Thinkers
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


Able to Analyze Ethical Problems
Global in their perspective
Knowledgeable about the essentials of business
MIS460 contributes to these goals through its student learning objectives. All students will be
able to demonstrate knowledge and skills related to the management of MIS. In order to
demonstrate acquisition of this knowledge and skill, students are required to read assigned
materials, participate in class discussions, and complete assignments related to the course
content. There will be in class time for working on team assignments. By the end of the course,
students will be able to:
 Explain and discuss the phases and knowledge framework for the methods used in project
management.
 Understand the genesis of project, program, and portfolio management and their importance
to enterprise success.
 Demonstrate the ability to conduct a gap analysis by identifying “as is” and “to be” vision of
the project.
 Create a Charter and Scope for a project.
 Apply project management concepts by working on a team project as project manager or
active team member.
 Demonstrate the use of Microsoft Project to link all activities and resources to produce a
detailed project schedule and budget.
 Identify the critical path, calculate its variance and estimate the probability of completing the
project within a stated time.
 Produce and integrate planning for Schedule, Budget, Communication, Human Resources,
Quality, Risk, and Procurement.
 Define project management terms and techniques such as
o The triple constraint of project management
o The project management knowledge areas
o Tools and techniques of project management such as:
 Cognitive mapping
 Process flow charts
 Work breakdown structures
 Gantt charts, network diagrams, critical path analysis
 Cost estimates
 Crashing a project
 Earned value management
o Leadership and team building
REQUIRED RESOURCES
Texts:
Kloppenborg, T. Contemporary Project Management, South-Western Cengage Learning, 2012.
2nd. Edition. ISBN-13: 978-0-538-47702-4 (Note: 1st edition is just fine – not much change).
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A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge, 5th. ed. Softcover, Project Management
Institute, 2004. ISBN: 1-93069945X. (Note: If you become a student member of the PMI it
costs about $40 and you can download this as a .pdf).
Self-Paced MS Project Tutorial: (2006) Blackboard
Microsoft Project® and Microsoft Visio® software (This will be free through the Microsoft
Academic Alliance Program)
Free Mind Software – Available for free download http://freemind.sourceforge.net/wiki/index.php/Main_Page
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Team Projects:
There will be extensive team activities of putting together detailed project plans. The purpose of
the team assignments (3-5 people per team) is to develop the knowledge, skills and abilities to
manage a project. Each team will select a meaningful project. The project can be work related
(preferred) or something of team interest. Suggestions and examples of past projects will be
provided to help formulate your own project ideas. One of the first team assignments is to
produce a Charter for your project. This charter will either be approved or rejected for revision.
Once approved – it is the project all your team’s assignments will be based on. Some examples
of past projects have been: 1) redesign of the DMV operations, 2) construction of a Tutoring
facility on campus, 3) remodeling a bar, 4) creating a website for foreign student registration, 5)
design of a smart refrigerator, 5) creation of a tour company, 6) implementation of an ERP
system, and 7) greening the Angels' baseball stadium. Make it fun and interesting and the
assignments will flow much easier. Also, it does help a bit to base it on something you know at
least a little about.
Written Assignments:
All written assignments will use line spacing = 1.5 and font = 11-point. Any stated maximum
length for the assignment does not include any attachments or appendices you may wish to
include. The expectation is that all assignments will be professionally written and will be graded
using the following criteria.
 Completeness (60%)
o Effectively communicates all aspects of the subject (depth and breadth)
o Anticipates and answers the reader’s (stakeholders) questions/concerns
o Incorporates course materials/concepts
 Structure and Clarity (30%)
o Well organized – leads the reader through the subject. Flows from one concept
logically to the next
o Clear
o Concise
 Grammar and Spelling, MLA Style and Citations (10%)
Class Attendance and Participation:
This class has a considerable amount of team effort. Each week will have time set aside for
working on the team assignments. As such, it is imperative that you attend all sessions so the
team does not suffer by the absence of your skill, knowledge and abilities.
Team dynamics:
Sometimes teams have difficulties. There might be differences in styles, goals in the class, and
abilities. These are also frequent in workplace teams. In the workplace we have time and support
to properly pull a team together. This class, however, moves very fast. If for any reason you do
not feel a team member is contributing at the desired level, I need to know right away so we can
address the concern. It is expected that all members will contribute fully to the team’s success.
At the end of the semester, each student will rate the other team members based on their: 1) level
of participation, 2) ability to work well with team members, and 3) quality of work produced.
Team members who do not adequately contribute to their team may have their team points
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drastically reduced (up to two grade levels). In severe cases where the student contributes next to
nothing, they may have their total grade for the course lowered by two full grades.
NOTE: There will be a peer review at the end of the semester. Each student will rate each
member of their team as either High, Medium, or Low with respect to their contribution
and the quality of that contribution on the team assignments. Those students who receive at
least two "medium" scores will receive only 90% of their team points. Those who receive at
least two "low" scores will receive only 70% of their team points. A mixture of at least one
"medium and one low" score will receive only 80 % of the team points. Those who are
expelled from the team will receive zero team points.
Questions not to phone or email me about:
1. Anything already in the syllabus
2. What’s on the exam.
3. When is something due (in the syllabus).
4. Is there extra credit (no)
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COURSE SCHEDULE
The following outline introduces the sessions in this course. The specific scope of each week
may be modified throughout the course – but any changes will be well communicated in class.
All assignments are due end of day Sunday on the week assigned (Sunday is the last day of
the week). Late assignments will lose 20% of the possible points for each day it is late. It is
HIGHLY advisable to complete the readings prior to class. We will have substantial time in class
to work on the team assignments: that time will be a waste if you are not prepared by having read
the material. Templates and examples of the team assignments will be posted in Blackboard.
Module/
Topic
Week 1
Due
Dates
8/27
Session Objectives & Assignments

use the syllabus to state the class methodology,

assignments and expectations of students
 download software which will be used in the course
(bring laptop if you have one – we will download
and use in class)

Class Activities:

Download software for use in the class:
o Freemind
o MS Visio
o MS Project
Individual Assignment (COG1): Produce a cognitive
map for the material addressed in Chapter 1
(Kloppenborg) and PMBOK pages 1 – 14.
Kloppenborg:
Chapter 1
Learning Objectives (Student will be able to):
Kloppenborg:
Chapter 2
Learning Objectives (Student will be able to):

Introduction
Week 2
9/3

Project,
Program, and
Portfolio
Selection &
Prioritization
Readings



explain the role of strategic planning in the project
selection process.
describe the process for selecting projects
o financial analysis
o weighted scoring
o strategic
discuss the project selection process
describe the difference between project, program and
project portfolio.
PMBOK: pages 1 14
Download
instructions (see
Blackboard)
Class Activities:

Week 3
Organizational
Capability
9/10
“Did you know” (YouTube Video)
Learning Objectives (Student will be able to):
Discuss relevance of various types of organizational
structures

Explain project lifecycle
Explain the relevance of executive involvement
with projects
Class Activities:
Select teams for remainder of course and start discussion
of the project you would like to do.
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Kloppenborg:
Chapter 3
PMBOK: pages 15 36
Module/
Topic
Week 4
Due
Dates
9/17
Session Objectives & Assignments
Kloppenborg:
Chapter 4
Learning Objectives (Student will be able to):


Initiating the
project
Readings



list the five project management process groups
list and discuss the nine project management
knowledge areas
create a process flow chart
perform a stakeholder analysis
develop a Business Case and a Charter
PMBOK: pages 37 70
PMBOK: pages 71 77
Class Activities:
Demo of Visio
Demo of SharePoint for team collaboration
Team Assignments:
1) Produce two process flows (“as-is” and “should be”) –
min. of 30 blocks each. See rubric in next table
2) Produce a charter.
See templates and examples in Blackboard.
Week 5
9/24



Scope
develop a Scope Statement
create a WBS
establish a Scope Management process
Team Assignments:
1) produce a Scope
2) How will you manage the scope?
See templates and examples in Blackboard.
Week 6
10/1

create a project schedule using MS Project
Class Activities:
Demo of MS Project 2013
PMBOK: pages 103
– 128.
Kloppenborg:
Chapter 7
Learning Objectives (Student will be able to):

Schedule
Kloppenborg:
Chapter 6
Learning Objectives (Student will be able to):

Individual Assignment:
1) Create a schedule for the project (show critical path,
Use PERT durations, WBS numbering, and level load all
resources) – Min. of 30 activities
PMBOK: pages 129
– 164.
Review Blackboard
videos: “Using MS
Project”
Team Assignment:
1) Create a schedule for the project (show critical path,
Use PERT durations, WBS numbering, and level load all
resources)
Week 7
10/8
Learning Objectives (Student will be able to):

Human
Resources


discuss the key topics that should be addressed

within a Human Resources Plan

state the use of RAM, RACI, and resource utilization
charts
produce a Human Resource management plan for a
project
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Kloppenborg:
Chapter 8
PMBOK: pages 215 242
Module/
Topic
Due
Dates
Session Objectives & Assignments
Readings
Team Assignment:
1) Produce a plan for HR.
See templates and examples in Blackboard.
Week 8
10/15
Learning Objectives (Student will be able to):

Cost


discuss the key topics that should be addressed
within a Cost Plan

discuss methods used in cost estimating
produce the cost estimates and budget (WBS) for a
project
Kloppenborg:
Chapter 9
PMBOK: pages 165
– 188.
Team Assignment:
1) Create a cost plan
2) Rollup WBS for a project budget.
See templates and examples in Blackboard.
Online Exam #1: chapters 1 –9 (except chapter 5). Must
complete by 11:55pm on 10/20
Week 9
10/22
Kloppenborg:
Chapter 10
Learning Objectives (Student will be able to):

Risk


discuss the key topics that should be addressed
within a Risk Management Plan
create a Risk Register and explain how risks are
categorized within it
produce a Risk management plan for a project

PMBOK: pages 273 312
Team Assignment:
1) Produce a plan for managing Risk
See templates and examples in Blackboard.
Week 10
10/29
Learning Objectives (Student will be able to):

Communication

discuss the key topics that should be addressed
within a Communication Plan
produce a Communication management plan for a 
project
Kloppenborg:
Chapter 5
PMBOK: pages 243 272
Team Assignment:
1) Produce a plan for project Communication
See templates and examples in Blackboard.
Week 11
11/5
Kloppenborg:
Chapter 11
Learning Objectives (Student will be able to):

Quality

discuss the key topics that should be addressed
within a Quality Management Plan
produce a quality management plan for a project
Individual Assignment (COG2): Produce a cognitive
map that addresses Quality and HR planning.
Team Assignment:
1) Produce a plan for project quality
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
PMBOK: pages 189 214
Module/
Topic
Due
Dates
Session Objectives & Assignments
Readings
See templates and examples in Blackboard
Week 12
11/12
Learning Objectives (Student will be able to):

Procurement




discuss the key topics that should be addressed
within a Procurement Plan
produce a Procurement management plan for a
project
discuss the process of make/buy analysis
discuss types of Contracts and which ones are most
appropriate under given conditions of uncertainty
create a process for selecting and evaluating vendors
Kloppenborg:
Chapter 12
PMBOK: pages 313 344
Team Assignment:
1) Produce a plan to manage procurement
See templates and examples in Blackboard
Week 13
11/19

Execution


Week 14
11/26
Closing out the
project
discuss theories associated with motivating team
members
discuss methods to handle quality assurance of
project activities
discuss the five modes to handle conflicts

Learning Objectives (Student will be able to):


perform earned value analysis on cost and schedule
use MS Project to track costs and performance to 

schedule
 discuss tools used to monitor project quality
 create status and progress report
Individual Online Exam #2: Complete the exam
(chapters 5 & 10-14) by end of day December 1. Open
book and notes – no discussion with friends or
classmates.
Monitoring and
Controlling
Week 15
Kloppenborg:
Chapter 13
Learning Objectives (Student will be able to):
12/3
Learning Objectives (Student will be able to):


discuss the importance of capturing Lessons Learned
discuss the importance of identifying and capturing

Best Practices
Team Assignment: Team Project Presentations (15-20
minutes) --- ALL TEAMS must be ready to go!
1. The Charter: provide the class with an executive
level understanding of the business case for the
project, approx. budget and timeframe (you might
show what you originally expected it to be and then
what it turned out to be after detail planning),
approach that was taken, constraints, assumptions
and risks.
2. What part of the project you were most proud of
as a team and why.
3. Provide 5 lessons learned.
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Kloppenborg:
Chapter 14
Kloppenborg:
Chapter 15
Module/
Topic
Due
Dates
Session Objectives & Assignments
Readings
Feel free to be creative and make it a fun
presentation.
Week 16
12/10
Remaining Team Project Presentations

Week 17
12/17
Final Exam (7 – 9:00 PM) - Comprehensive

Final
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GRADE COMPONENTS
Assignments
Scoring Methodology
30 + Blocks
2 + Swimlanes
2+ Blocks (color coded with data)
Use of Legend
Reference indicators
50+ Nodes
Cognitive Maps
10+ Hyperlinks
10+ Notes
Use of color, structure, and icons
Completeness (60%)
Project Charter
Structure and clarity of document (30%)
Grammar and Spelling, MLA Style and
Citations (10%)
Completeness (60%)
Project Scope
Structure and clarity of document (30%)
Grammar and Spelling, MLA Style and
Citations (10%)
Completeness (60%)
Individual Project
Structure and clarity of document (30%)
Plan Schedule
Grammar and Spelling, MLA Style and
Citations (10%)
Completeness (60%)
Team Project
Structure and clarity of document (30%)
Plan Schedule
Grammar and Spelling, MLA Style and
Citations (10%)
Completeness (60%)
Project Plan Cost
Structure and clarity of document (30%)
Grammar and Spelling, MLA Style and
Citations (10%)
Completeness (60%)
Project Plan
Structure and clarity of document (30%)
Quality
Grammar and Spelling, MLA Style and
Citations (10%)
Completeness (60%)
Project Plan
Structure and clarity of document (30%)
Human
Grammar and Spelling, MLA Style and
Resources
Citations (10%)
Completeness (60%)
Project Plan
Structure and clarity of document (30%)
Communications
Grammar and Spelling, MLA Style and
Citations (10%)
Completeness (60%)
Project Plan Risk
Structure and clarity of document (30%)
Process Flow
Chart
Number of
Assignments
or
Submissions
Points per
Assignment
Total
Possible
Points
2
50
100
2
50
100
1
50
50
1
100
100
1
150
150
1
100
100
1
100
100
1
100
100
1
100
100
1
100
100
1
100
100
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Project Plan
Procurement
Team
Presentation
Grammar and Spelling, MLA Style and
Citations (10%)
Completeness (60%)
Structure and clarity of document (30%)
Grammar and Spelling, MLA Style and
Citations (10%)
Organization (20%)
Content (30%)
Rapport (25%)
Professionalism (25%)
1
100
100
1
100
100
Online Exam # 1
Score
50
4
200
Online Exam # 2
Score
50
4
200
Final Exam
(Cumulative)
Score
100
4
400
Total
1900
You are responsible to monitor your grades. If something is not correct, you need to bring it to
my attention immediately, not days or weeks later. I will have sympathy early but not later.
There are plenty of opportunities to collect points to achieve a given class grade. At the end of
the semester your grade is final. Please do not expect me to alter your grade because you are
short a higher grade by just a few points. Your total score and the final grade will be based on
the following scale:
93.5 - 100%
90.5 - 93.4%
87.5 - 90.4%
83.5 – 87.4%
80.5 – 83.4%
77.5 – 80.4%
73.5 – 77.4%
70 – 73.4%
A
AB+
B
BC+
C
C-
COMMUNICATION
E-mail inquiries are welcome through rjudge@mail.sdsu.edu at any time for any questions
students might have. Please include a descriptive subject for your e-mail communications. BE
SURE TO indicate your name. You can also call me on my mobile number listed at the top of the
syllabus.
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY
SDSU’s policy on academic integrity is expressly integrated into this course. Any deviation
from the standards of this policy may result in a grade of “F” for the course.
Honesty:
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Plagiarism and cheating are serious offenses and may be punished by failure on an exam or
assignment, failure in the course, and/or expulsion from the college. For more information, refer
to the “Academic Honesty” policy in the student catalog
(http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&ct=res&cd=1&url=http%3A%2F%2Fits.sdsu.ed
u%2Fdocs%2FTURN_Plagiarism_AcadSen.pdf&ei=hKgcSoOzJJyytAPUyv2NCg&usg=AFQjC
NEFuwRNvgA6C-5okEjjimj4-0fReQ&sig2=NMoSM4mz0-B-QOAUPvLEhw). Cite references
in all works produced. Plagiarism means any copying of a work, statement, picture or idea
without referencing that work. This includes the cut and paste of a statement, picture, etc. from a
webpage without referencing that webpage. Statements taken directly from any source must be
enclosed in quotation marks. Use either MLA or APA reference style.
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