MGMT 5220: Project Management
Spring 2023 - CRN 39679
Class Meetings: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 3:00 PM – 3:50 PM
Class Meeting Location: Benson Hall C010
Instructor: Dr. Jan Zantinga | Office: C236 Benson Hall
Telephone: (706) – 542-1294 | E-mail: zantinga@uga.edu
Office Hours: Monday and Wednesday 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm (by appointment)
COURSE SYLLABUS
Course Description:
 Planning, scheduling, organizing, implementing, and controlling of single and multiple projects in
national and international settings. This course explores traditional and new techniques for the
dynamic environment of project management.
Course Goal:
 The goal of the course is to teach practical applications of Project Management concepts within
the strategic framework of the firm.
Course Objectives:
 Understand the development of project management and its importance in today’s organizations.
 Review, describe and validate project objectives.
 Understand how to develop a multi-functional project team, and understand how communication
affects the team.
 Define the framework by which team members will work together
 Develop the work breakdown structure (WBS), statement of work (SOW) and understand the use
of a scope statement.
 Produce a schedule that can be managed by the critical path method. Understand methods for
reducing the project duration determined by the critical path.
 Define time and cost estimates and resource requirements
 Determine and develop risk management plans.
 Track, assess and understand how to communicate project status.
 Manage issues, changes and additional risks.
 Conduct close-out reviews and communicate key learnings
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Course Prerequisites:
There are no prerequisites for this course. A course in Operations Management is beneficial.
Required Course materials:
 Text:
o “Project management – Achieving Competitive Advantage”,
5th Edition,
by Jeffrey K. Pinto,
Pearson (Prentice Hall) 2019
o Print: ISBN 10
0-134-73033-X
o Print: ISBN 13
978-0-134-73033-2
 **** DO NOT BUY THE INTERNATIONAL / GLOBAL EDITION
*****
 **** INTERNATIONAL HAS NO CASES  AND YOU NEED THEM *****
 **** Recommendation: Buy at the UGA bookstore, or the Pearson website
Course Websites:
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ELC o you may access this through uga.edu. This website contains and will be updated with
critical, required information, announcements, and materials, including the course
syllabus, PowerPoint presentations etc. You are required to frequently check the
websites for announcements and updates.
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Peer Evaluation Software
o The course requires you to obtain the peer evaluation software “Peerdoc” by Rampant
Strategy. The cost is less than $10 per student.
o The link to the login is: https://app.rampantstrategy.com/login
o The link to the students instructions and screenshots for the entire process is here:
http://www.rampantstrategy.com/peerdoc-student-guide.html
o You will receive a link on your UGA email address to finalize the setup
o This app will be used to evaluate the (PowerPoint) presentations that you, or your peers
have prepared as part of the course assignments.
o The “Peerpoll” module will be used for in-class polling.
 PMP Certification and the Project Management Institute
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Information concerning CAPM or PMP certification is available at www.pmi.org
You can currently join as a student member for approximately $40. The membership
includes a cd-rom version of the PMBok.
In this class we will cover material which relates to most of the knowledge areas required for
certification. The following list includes the topic and the associated chapters in the text or
lectures/guest speakers dealing with those areas.
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 Scope Management, Chapters 1, 5
 Time Management, Chapters 9, 10
 Cost Management, Chapter 8, 12
 Quality Management, ** Not covered **
 HR Management, Chapters 1, 2, 4, 6
 Communications Management, Chapter 2,4
 Risk Management, Chapter 3, 7
 Procurement Management, ** not covered **
 Project Integration Management Chapters 1, 3, 13, 14
Lectures:
Lectures will be used to highlight key points discussed in the text and to introduce other relevant issues.
There may not be adequate class time to cover all of the concepts and techniques discussed in the book.
You are expected to complete and be familiar with all assigned readings and integrate them as
appropriate into your written assignments, even if I don’t talk about them in class. Please consider me
a resource (both in and out of class) to discuss the topics you do not understand. You may also find
study groups to be helpful.
Multiple learning methods will be used throughout this course including readings, lectures, cases, class
discussions, breakout sessions, student presentations and videos. Class sessions will highlight certain
points from the readings, provide additional information and in almost all cases, have an
experiential component. Reading assignments provide a basis for both lectures and discussions and
must be read PRIOR to each class session. You will learn most from the class sessions if you read and
analyze the assigned materials beforehand. The readings introduce many more ideas and tools than our
limited class time allows. Again, the fact that we do not discuss a particular concept does not mean that
the idea is not important. If you are strongly moved or have questions about something in the reading
that is not mentioned in class, please email me before class, bring it up in class or with me at another
time.
Grade Composition:
Attendance and Participation
Book Case Assignments
AIP Cases: Charters and Project Plan
AIP Cases: Status Reports
Exam 1
Exam 2
Exam 3
Final Exam
15%
6%
6%
8%
15%
15%
15%
20%
Attendance and Participation (15%):
Your attendance at each scheduled class session is expected; you are responsible for the material
discussed in your absence. Attendance will be taken on a periodic basis. Your attendance is critical to
your success in this course. The point of the class lectures and related class discussions is not
necessarily to arrive at the single, most obvious answer to an issue. Rather, we will learn about the
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dynamics of the project management issues that we study through the process of grappling with
difficult problems. Indeed, both the frustrating and intriguing part about topics such as project
management is that each issue has multiple viable solutions and points of view; each solution, in turn,
may result in both success and additional messy problems. The more thorough we are in the assessment
of a solution to a particular project management issue, the better we will be able to make adjustments
that increase the probability of its successful implementation.
The participation grade will be assigned based on the quantity as well as the quality of your verbal and
other participation throughout the semester. You can participate by verbally answering questions,
asking questions, relating materials from the class to your previous experiences, answering polling
questions etc. In order to receive a good grade for attendance and participation, you need to be present
in class, adequately answer polling questions and also participate in the class discussion by talking on
a very regular basis.
Case Assignments (20%)
o Cases will be prepared in teams of four (4) people.
o Email your preference of a team to me by the end of the first week of class, else I will do random
assignments.
o There will be 10+ case assignments throughout the course of the semester. Most case
assignments will have pre-established questions with a quantitative as well as a qualitative
component. I expect you do describe both. The format is a PowerPoint presentation with bullet
points, graphs, etc. that you can present in class in a 10-minute time slot. The presentations
will be in a peer-to-peer format.
o The cases need to be added to the Peerdoc by Rampant Strategy platform before the beginning
of the class that they are due.
o Quizzes may be administered based on the assigned problems. They will also be due at the
beginning of the class.
o I will be introducing a multi-period case called AIP. This is a set of cases that span multiple
classes where you will be able to apply concepts discussed in class and present them to fellow
students. The case presentations, including the setup on Microsoft Project will also be done
by the 4 person team.
o You as a team will be assigning which students will be presenting and reviewing. If a student
has infrequently uploaded a case, infrequently presented their part of the case analysis in class
during the semester, and / or received significant negative feedback from their group, I may
take that as an indication that you did not participate fully in the group work, and I may reduce
your grade at my discretion.
Exams (65%):
o The four exams will be closed-book, but are not cumulative per se. They may be either in-class,
or on-line, or some combination thereof. Because each is a closed book exam, you will be
required to know, understand and be able to apply the concepts and tools discussed during the
relevant exam period (again, the exams will NOT be cumulative). The exams will be a mix of
short-answer, short-essay, true/false and multiple-choice questions. The exams may include
case-based tests instead of, or in addition to multiple choice and true false questions. The exams
will be given in class on or about the dates reflected in the Course Schedule below.
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o Make up exams are possible, on an exceptional basis, after consultation between the instructor
and the student. Most likely, they will be in a different format, time and place as the regularly
scheduled exams. A case study or short answer based make-up exam is a distinct possibility.
o If English is not your first language and you would like to use a non-electronic dictionary,
please inform the instructor (in writing) before the first exam period.
Grading Scale:
A
100.00-92.00
AB+
B
BC+
C
CF
91.99-90.00
89.99-88.00
87.99 -82.00
81.99-80.00
79.99-78.00
77.99 -72.00
71.99-70.00
69.99 -00.00
Special Notes:
1. All MGMT majors must receive a C or above in all MGMT courses for the course to count
toward graduation. If your final course grade is C-, D, or F, then this course will not count
toward your major and graduation. If you receive a C-, D, or F, you will have to retake the
course.
2. I do not make any “extra credit” assignments available at any time during the semester.
(If you need a certain grade in this class to keep your Hope scholarship, to maintain a
required GPA, or to Graduate, then I expect you to recognize that from the first day of class.
And therefore, you are responsible for doing the work necessary to obtain the grade you
need.)
3. I will not discuss grades by phone or email.
Academic Misconduct:
Academic honesty requires the course work (drafts, reports, examinations, papers) a student presents
to an instructor honestly and accurately indicates the student's own academic efforts. If you have
questions as to what counts as academic misconduct, the Guide to Academic Misconduct can be found
at: http://www.uga.edu/honesty/ahpd/ahpd.html
Exam Protocol for In-Class Exams:
 Once an examination period has begun, no student will be allowed, for any reason, to leave the
exam room without turning in the entire exam and his or her answer sheet for grading.
 Once you leave the exam room, you may not re-enter the exam room while the exam is still in
progress, and you may not change any answer or answer any further questions.
 No student will be allowed to enter the exam room after the first student to complete the exam has
left the exam room.
 Hats and sunglasses must be removed.
 No books or papers should be visible during the exam.
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If English is not your first language and you would like to use a dictionary, please inform the
instructor (in writing) before the first exam period. In general, paper based dictionaries are
accepted.
Each of the following activities is a violation of exam-taking procedures in this course and is a
basis for the institution of academic dishonesty procedures:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
Failure to return your copy of any exam (or part of an exam) upon completion.
Having notes, review sheets, or textbook content visible during an exam period.
Giving assistance to or receiving assistance from another student on an exam.
Reading another student’s exam booklet or scantron during an exam.
Allowing another student to read your exam booklet or Scantron during an exam.
Recording, in any format, questions from any exam during the exam period.
Wearing headphones of any kind.
Having a cell phone visible during an exam period.
**Please Note: This is not an exhaustive list.
Exam Protocol for Online Exams:
 Online exams will be posted on ELC.
 Online exams are closed book, closed notes, closed everything
 You are not allowed to use any websites to search for any for additional information
 You are not allowed to communicate with anyone else during the exam through any means
 No recording, in any format, questions from any exam during the exam period.
 Lockdown Browsers and / or Respondus Monitor may be used during the online exams
Grade Appeals:
Any and all appeals of grades must be made in writing within 48 hours of receiving a grade. I will
review any timely written grade appeal at the end of the semester. If the appeal has the potential to
change your grade, I will then review the merits of the arguments offered in the written appeal and regrade the exam/paper in light of these comments. This re-grade will be done from scratch and this
means the grade received on the re-grade may be higher or lower than the original grade. Any verbal
grade appeals or appeals made more than 48 hours after receiving a grade will not be accepted.
Other Administrative Matters:
 Please advise me in advance of any anticipated schedule conflicts (e.g. interviews).
 Timely attendance is very important. I reserve the right to lower your attendance grade if you are
regularly tardy to class.
 If you miss class it is always your responsibility to find out from your peers the material covered
and the assignments made.
 If you know you will be missing a class in which a case is being discussed or an assignment is due,
you are still obligated to submit your assignment.
 Do not wait until the end of the semester to see me regarding problems with the course material or
your performance. Your performance in this class is important to me. Please come by my office or
make an appointment to discuss potential problems with me early in the semester.
 Like managers executing actual strategies, we may find that the course syllabus must be adjusted
and amended as the semester progresses.
 Check the course website frequently for updates and/or changes to the class. Alternatively, these
changes may be discussed during the first few minutes of the class.
 I reserve the right to initiate an instructor drop of a student if circumstances warrant.
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Please note that the University’s Final Exams Policy and the Policy on Mandatory Assignments,
Tests, and Quizzes During Reading Days and the Final Instructional Day are still in place
(http://www.bulletin.uga.edu/bulletin/ind/finalexam.html).
Course Statements and Policies:
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UGA Student Honor Code: "I will be academically honest in all of my academic work and
will not tolerate academic dishonesty of others." A Culture of Honesty, the University's policy
and procedures for handling cases of suspected dishonesty, can be found at
www.uga.edu/ovpi.
The course syllabus is a general plan for the course; deviations announced to the class by the
instructor may be necessary.
Mental Health and Wellness Resources:
If you or someone you know needs assistance, you are encouraged to contact Student Care
and Outreach in the Division of Student Affairs at 706-542-7774 or visit https://sco.uga.edu.
They will help you navigate any difficult circumstances you may be facing by connecting you
with the appropriate resources or services.
UGA has several resources for a student seeking mental health services
(https://www.uhs.uga.edu/bewelluga/bewelluga) or crisis support
(https://www.uhs.uga.edu/info/emergencies).
If you need help managing stress anxiety, relationships, etc., please visit BeWellUGA
(https://www.uhs.uga.edu/bewelluga/bewelluga) for a list of FREE workshops, classes,
mentoring, and health coaching led by licensed clinicians and health educators in the
University Health Center.
Additional resources can be accessed through the UGA App.
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Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging
The Terry College is committed to promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging
among its students, faculty, and staff. This class welcomes the open exchange of ideas and
values freedom of thought and expression. This class provides a professional environment
that recognizes the inherent worth of every person. It aims to foster dignity, understanding,
and mutual respect among all individuals in the class.
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The Terry College is committed to promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging
among its students, faculty, and staff. This class welcomes the open exchange of ideas and
values freedom of thought and expression. This class provides a professional environment
that recognizes the inherent worth of every person. It aims to foster dignity, understanding,
and mutual respect among all individuals in the class.
COVID-19
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For the latest on UGA policy, you can visit coronavirus.uga.edu
There is no current plan to use Zoom attendance instead of face-to-face attendance for this class.
While the plan for this semester is to have a full in-person, face-to-face instruction, we must remain
ready to pivot to social distancing—with a mix of instructional formats of in-person, hybrid and online
modes of instruction—if the situation warrants such a change. If and when such a change were to
occur, I will make the appropriate changes to the syllabus and publish an updated version.
**NOTE—This syllabus outlines the draft plan for the course. Changes are likely to be made and
announced as and when necessary.
Chapter 1 - Why Project Mgmt
Chapter 2 - Organizational Context
Chapter 3 - Project Selection
Chapter 4 - Project Leadership
Chapter 5 - Scope Management
Chapter 6 - Project Team Building
Chapter 9 - Project Scheduling
Chapter 7 - Risk management
Chapter 8 - Budgeting and Cost Estimation
Chapter 13 - Project Evaluation and Control
Chapter 10 - Project Scheduling II
Chapter 11 - Critical Chain and Agile
Chapter 14 - Project Closeout
Day of
Week
Date
Topic
Mo
9-Jan
Introduction to the class
Wed
11-Jan
Chapter 1 - Why Project Mgmt
Fri
13-Jan
Chapter 1 - Why Project Mgmt
Mo
16-Jan
MLK - No Class
Wed
18-Jan
Chapter 2 - Organizational Context
Fri
20-Jan
Chapter 2 - Organizational Context
Mo
23-Jan
Chapter 2 - Organizational Context
Reading
Class Notes / Presentations
Chapter 1
Teams Ready
Team Selection Due
Case 1.3 Disney Expedition
(in Class Discussion)
Chapter 2
Review Peerdoc
functionality
Case 2.1 Rolls Royce page
67 Presentation – Attach to
Peerdoc
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Wed
25-Jan
Chapter 3 - Project Selection
Fri
27-Jan
Chapter 3 - Project Selection
Mo
30-Jan
Chapter 3 - Project Selection
Wed
1-Feb
Prep Exam 1
Fri
3-Feb
Exam 1
Mo
6-Feb
Chapter 4 - Project Leadership
Wed
8-Feb
Chapter 4 - Project Leadership
Fri
10-Feb
Chapter 4 - Project Leadership
Mo
13-Feb
Chapter 5 - Scope Management
Wed
15-Feb
Chapter 5 - Scope Management
Fri
17-Feb
Chapter 5 - Scope Management
Mo
20-Feb
Chapter 6 - Project Team Building
Wed
22-Feb
Chapter 6 - Project Team Building
Fri
24-Feb
Chapter 6 - Project Team Building
Mo
27-Feb
Prep Exam 2
Wed
1-Mar
Exam 2
Fri
3-Mar
Chapter 9 - Project Scheduling
Mo
6-Mar
Spring Break
Wed
8-Mar
Spring Break
Fri
10-Mar
Spring Break
Chapter 3
In Class: Extrasoft Project
Selection - Individual
Upload
Case Study 3.2 Nova
Western presentation –
Attach to Peerdoc
Chapter 4
Case Study 4.3 Problems w/
John – Attach to Peerdoc
Chapter 5
AIP (A) Q&A
AIP (A): Charter
Presentations – Attach to
Peerdoc
Chapter 6
AIP (B) Q&A
AIP (B) Charter+Roles
Presentations – Attach to
Peerdoc
Chapter 9
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Mo
13-Mar
Chapter 9 - Project Scheduling
Test Vlab and MS Project.
AIP C requirements before
class
Wed
15-Mar
Chapter 9 - Project Scheduling
Test Vlab and MS Project,
AIP C Q and A
Fri
17-Mar
Chapter 9 - Project Scheduling
Mo
20-Mar
Chapter 7 - Risk management
AIP (C) MS Project Lab in
Class
AIP ('C) MS Project Attach
to Peerdoc
AIP (D) Q and A
Wed
22-Mar
Chapter 7 - Risk management
Fri
24-Mar
Chapter 8 - Budgeting
Mo
27-Mar
Chapter 8 - Risk Mgmt, Budgeting
and Cost Estimation
Wed
29-Mar
Fri
31-Mar
Chapter 8 - Budgeting and Cost
Estimation
Chapter 8 - Budgeting and Cost
Estimation
Mo
3-Apr
Prep Exam 3
Wed
5-Apr
Exam 3
Fri
7-Apr
Mo
10-Apr
Chapter 13 - Project Evaluation
and Control
Chapter 13 - Project Evaluation
and Control
Wed
12-Apr
Chapter 13 - Project Evaluation
and Control
Fri
14-Apr
Chapter 10 - Project Scheduling II
Mo
17-Apr
Chapter 10 - Project Scheduling II
Wed
19-Apr
Chapter 10 - Project Scheduling II
Chapter 7
Chapter 8
AIP (D) Status Rpt with Risk
Analysis Presentations –
Attach to Peerdoc
Guest Speaker
Chapter 13
AIP ('E) Q and A
AIP ('E) Budget Attach to
Peerdoc
Chapter 10
AIP (F, G) Q and A
AIP Aliensoft (F, G) Status
Report with Actuals 1,2,3,
4,5 Due
AIP (H, I) Q and A
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Fri
21-Apr
Chapter 14 - Project Closeout
Mo
24-Apr
Chapter 14 - Project Closeout
Wed
26-Apr
Chapter 11 - Agile and Critical
Chain
Fri
28-Apr
Chapter 11 - Agile and Critical
Chain
Mo
1-May
Prep Final Exams
Wed
3-May
Final Exam TBD, Probably Wed
May 3 at 3:30 PM
Monday
17-May
17-May
Chapter 14
AIP (H, I) Q and A
AIP Aliensoft (H, I) Status
Report with Actuals 6,7,8
9,10,11 and Lessons
Learned Due
AIP Aliensoft (J)
Chapter 11
Case 11.1 "It's an Agile
World" Individual
Powerpoints - Optional?
Grades Due
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